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Beat the heat with these makeup picks.
Date June 1, 2023
This summer, our beauty goal is to channel pop-star energy. In other words, we need our makeup to be as transfer-, water-, and smudge-proof as Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour glam.
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Though Swift hasn’t brought her highly-anticipated tour north of the border just yet, TikTok has given us front-row access to her concerts across the United States where her on-stage makeup has survived sweat and rain without a single budge. Her mascara? Fully intact. Her iconic red lip (which is reportedly Pat McGrath’s LiquiLUST Lipstick in Elson 4)? It doesn’t move. And with temperatures across Canada heating up as we’ve officially entered the month of June, we’re going to need our beauty routines to be on her level.
To help you get through the hot girl summer (literally) that lies ahead, we’ve rounded up 10 pool party-approved products designed to survive the heat so your makeup won’t melt away. Below, swipe through our top picks from waterproof mascaras to smudge-proof lippies we think you’ll love.
To help keep your brows in check, you’ll want to add this on-the-go Make Up For Ever brow kit to your cart, ASAP. Within the travel friendly pouch, you’ll find a waterproof brow cream (available in 5 shades), a mini spoolie, and a mini angled brush — so all your brow bases are covered.
Milk Makeup
Waterproof RISE Lifting + Lengthening Mascara
($37, Milk Makeup)
What’s a summer makeup look without a little waterproof mascara? This newly launched Milk Makeup mascara can survive humid days, late night swims, and whatever else summer throws at it, without a single smudge.
Dior
Diorshow On Stage Crayon: Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner Pencil
($43, Dior)
Using this just-dropped Diorshow On Stage Crayon Kohl Liner, you can recreate Dior’s signature runway smokey eye look and rest assured your couture creation will stay in place all day thanks to its waterproof formula.
If sharp, winged liner is part of your signature glam, don’t skip out on it just because it’s summertime. Try this water- and smudge-proof eyeliner by Danessa Myricks for an intense demi-matte black feline flick that lasts.
It Cosmetics
Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara
($38, It Cosmetics )
This waterproof mascara by It Cosmetics is bound to become your perfect pool party companion for the next couple of months. It’s got everything you love about the original Superhero volumizing mascara, only this time its formulated with a 24-hour, waterproof wear.
Lancôme
Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation
($68, Lancôme )
Earlier this year, Lancôme launched a new and improved version of its iconic Tint Idole Ultra Wear foundation with game changing sweat- and waterproof properties. Available in 45 gorgeous shades, this natural matte foundation will get you through the summer with ease.
Celebrate patio season confidently with this smudge-proof lippie by Clé de Peau that won’t slip — no matter how many cocktails you’ve been sipping on. Plus, it’s available in 12 summery shades that deliver a plumped up, soft-matte finish.
Haus Labs
Hy-Power Eye, Cheek & Lip Pigment Paint
($31, Haus Labs)
Got more party plans this summer? Haus Labs’ multi-use pigment paint triples as an eye, cheek, and lip product that is transfer-proof and long-wearing. Choose from 20 vibrantly coloured waterproof pigments to level up any party look.
Revlon
ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick
($14.49, Revlon )
Pucker up! Revlon just unveiled an 18-shade collection of Suede Ink Lipsticks with a no-transfer formula made to provide eight hours of wear. With shade names like Hot Girl and In Charge, this lipstick will make any makeup lover feel like a million bucks on a drugstore beauty budget.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
Now that you’ve put together the ultimate smudge-proof makeup routine, its time to lock it all in. Our advice? Seal the deal with this waterproof setting spray by ONE/SIZE. Don’t believe us? Check it out on TikTok — where beauty enthusiasts have been dousing themselves in water to put it to the test. Spoiler alert: it really works.
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