Summer Proof Makeup

Sweat proof makeup isn’t just something you desire during the summer months, it’s an absolute must. After all, you can’t walk into those summer BBQ’s feeling like you could be on the cover Lady Gaga’s Applause. We’ve come across a variety of new products claiming long-wear abilities and sweat-proof formulas. If you’re skeptical of these claims, you aren’t alone. That’s why we put them to the test and found these launches will definitely help complete your flawless stay-put summer look.  


For the Jessica Alba Glow

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Sephora Collection Airbrush Bronzer Face & Body

$28 at Sephora

Those who fear their lack of Vitamin D shows through their streaky desperation of fake tans or bronzers, this one’s for you. This tint of bronze contains light-reflecting micro-pearls that give you that gorgeous sun-kissed glow you’ve been craving. And thank goodness it’s oil-free.  This transfer-resistant formula will keep your summer whites, well, white. Spray directly on your body or spray onto a brush and then apply for great face application. 


For a Karlie Kloss Flush 

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Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

 $26 at Urban Decay

We’re seriously loving these new blush shades from Urban Decay. From the bright pink Quickie, to the orangey-red Bang and the peachy shimmered Kinky, these soft, yet buildable blushes give the perfect lit-from-within flush. The formula is a finely milled making the powders lightweight for perfect summer coverage that’ll stay put. Their mischeviously playful names are also a fun addition to this new favorite. 


For Cara Delevingne-LIKE brows 

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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Brow Pencil

$42 at Bobbi Brown

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Bold brows are not going anywhere anytime soon. (Yay!) And the pencils found in Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear collection are perfect to maintain a trendy no-fuss summer beauty routine. Their unique wax/creamy texture allows you to blend to your desired fill while also maintaining wear for 16 hours against sweat, water, and humidity. 


For Zooey Deschanel-esque Bright Eyes  

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Guerlain Summer Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow

$32 at Guerlain

It’s all in the title for this one. Summer. Waterproof. Eyeshadow. Perfection. This heavenly formula may seem slick due to it’s creamy texture, but honestly stays put once it dries into a lightweight powder delivering even, pigmented color in your choice of a soft teal blue or off-white taupe shades. 

 


For a LUSCIOUS Kylie Jenner Pout

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CoverGirl Outlast Longwear Lipcolour

$8.99 at Drugstores in June

No one likes a shifty lipstick. And while a lot of long lasting formulas may deliver gorgeous color all day, most tend to make lips appear dry and flakey upon application. CoverGirl’s new lip colours have a waterproof formula that includes oils that mimic the natural oils of your skin, which delivers moisture and color for up to 8 hours.  Don’t run to the store too quickly, these lipsticks aren’t available until June. So mark your calendars. We already have.