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Summer is officially here, and with it comes heat, humidity and a whole lot of sweat. For many of us, this means our makeup is constantly melting off, leaving us looking like a hot mess. Literally. But fear not, there is a solution: waterproof makeup. Specifically formulated to resist moisture, waterproof makeup won’t budge even in the most extreme conditions. This means you can finally enjoy your summer without having to worry about your makeup running or smudging. Of course, not all waterproof products are created equal. Some are better than others at resisting water, sweat and tears, and some seriously clever creations can turn any product into a waterproof formula.
On that note, we’ve of course done the hard work for you, finding the ultimate sweat and sea-proof formulas and whizzy products that can turn any makeup into a waterproof wonder. All guaranteed to withstand a Dubai summer (or a first listen of Taylor Swift‘s new album…).
Mina Al Sheikhly Resin Waterproof Topcoat
We’re obsessed with all of Mina Al Sheikhly’s brow and lash-loving products, so when she went and launched her new waterproof topcoat, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. Meet Resin, an innovative, game-changing 2-in-1 transparent topcoat that can be used to set brows in place and to transform any mascara into a waterproof formula. “I got so many questions asking for a waterproof mascara, but I didn’t want to do a mascara that’s just waterproof. Instead, I thought, why not do a product that’s for the brows and the lashes? I wanted to work on a product that’s not available on the market, a formula that you can use on any mascara you want,” Mina revealed. Formulated with silicone resins and enriched with castor oil, it moisturises lashes and brows while creating a waterproof seal on hairs. A beach-bag beauty essential if ever we saw one.
Too Faced Born This Way 24-Hour Longwear Matte Finish Foundation
Oil-controlling? Check. Buildable? Check. Packed with skin-loving ingredients? Check. Waterproof? Double check. When it comes to the ultimate foundation to see you through summer, it doesn’t get much better than Too Faced’s soft-focused matte offering. Infused with nourishing ingredients usually reserved for skincare (hyaluronic acid, coconut water and alpine rose extracts included), it softens and hydrates skin while covering imperfections and reducing shine. Plus, it’s humidity and transfer-resistant and totally sweat and waterproof, offering long-wear coverage for a whopping 24 hours. Can you say summer saviour?
Inglot Duraline
Alternatively, you could turn to Inglot’s Duraline, a clever creation that turns any makeup product into a long-lasting, waterproof formula with just a drop. The go-to secret for makeup artists, it also intensifies the colour of powder products and is hypoallergenic. You’ll wonder how you ever did without it as temperatures continue to soar.
Huda Beauty Resting Boss Face Waterproof Setting Spray
Offering a hydrating and refreshing boost whilst setting your makeup, face sprays are a surefire way to keep your cool and your makeup in place. And if anyone’s going to create a do-it-all mist that keeps makeup in place all day long, it’s Huda Kattan. Inspired by a makeup hack used by drag queens, who use hairspray to keep their makeup in place, its hard-working, extra-hold formula mattifies skin while providing a waterproof shield, all with a gorgeous scent to boot. Simply spritz onto skin after you’ve applied your makeup and you’re good to go – whether you’re braving the beach or taking a refreshing dip in the pool.
Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal
Panda eyes may be cute on pandas, but on us? Not so much. This can be a bit of a problem when you’re out and about in the heat and end up with mascara halfway down your face… Enter: Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Seal – a nifty waterproof liquid converter that transforms any eye pencil or powder product into a waterproof powerhouse, all while intensifying pigments while it’s at it. It’s also alcohol-free and opthalmologist tested, so it won’t stress out the delicate skin around your eye area. Waterproof winged liner and swim-proof smoky eyes here we come.
