10 Smudge-Proof Cosmetics You Need Right Now

Essential makeup products for summer

Ah, summer — hanging out by the pool, hosting picnics, and basking in the sun. While there are so many wonderful things about summer, wearing cosmetics isn’t one of them, until now. Ordinary foundations, eyeshadows, mascaras, and eyeliners don’t hold up well against humidity and mugginess. That’s when you need to invest in ones that will. Here are the 10 smudge-proof cosmetics you need so you can look fabulous all summer long:

1. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15

This oil-free foundation delivers undetectable coverage and a fresh, hydrated glow for the most natural skin-like finish. In addition to weightless, long-wearing coverage and hydration, the formula minimizes the appearance of pores, conceals imperfections, and delivers broad-spectrum UV protection.

2. Lancome Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara

This mascara features a large brush and a sweat-proof, smudge-proof formula that glides onto lashes like silk and delivers exceptional volume for up to 24 hours of wear. It doesn’t require touch-ups and doesn’t flake.

3. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

This long-wear blush is made of super soft, silky powder that’s chock full of true-color mineral pigments. It lets you layer on your glow with no harsh lines or chalky build-up. Its micronized Amazonian clay helps control oil and infuse moisture for balanced skin and seamless blending.

4. Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil

This creamy, demi-matte pencil lays down waterproof color that lasts all day. It glides on easily and goes anywhere you want to put it. And after the color sets, it won’t budge. This 24/7 formula doesn’t contain any mineral oil, paraffin, or preservatives.

5. Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24-Hour Eyeshadow

This eyeshadow’s ink technology creates super-saturated color and all-day wear shadow for the most intense, long-lasting color saturation. The cream-gel formula glides on without creasing for vibrant color that never fades.

6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

This award-winning multi-action concealer contours, highlights, corrects, and perfects with creamy, medium-to-buildable coverage and a naturally radiant finish. Enriched with hydrating, multi-action skincare benefits, and light diffusing technology, it creates a softer, smoother complexion while instantly obscuring imperfections and diminishing fine lines and signs of fatigue.

7. Smashbox Always On Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick

This long-wear, liquid lipstick saturates lips with bold color in a velvety-matte finish. It is infused with a primer oil complex, a blend of jojoba, apricot, and sunflower oils that keeps lips comfortable.

8. Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer

This featherweight eye primer locks down shadows for 24 hours of crease-proof, budge-proof, and waterproof wear. It grabs pigment, intensifies eye shadow color, and neutralizes any lid discoloration.

9. Laura Mercer Translucent Loose Setting Powder

This lightweight, long-wearing powder reduces shine and blurs fine lines. It works for most skin tones and offers 16 hours of wear and 24 hours of shine control.

10. Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer

This face primer quickly minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin. Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. The translucent formula contains a vitamin E derivative known to protect skin from free radicals.

Summer on lock

When it comes to applying makeup, a solid skincare routine is essential — for smooth, even application, your skin needs to be hydrated, clear, and dewy. Before applying foundation and powder, exfoliate using a professional-grade microdermabrasion scrub. Follow with an SPF to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Remember that with the right long-wear products and a smudge-proofed beauty routine at the ready, you can lockdown your look this summer and live up the season to its fullest.

References

1. “10 Long-Lasting Makeup Products That Will Stay On Through Anything,” Insider, September 17, 2017.
2. “15 Longwear Makeup Products That’ll Stay Put No Matter What,” Bustle, February 5, 2017.
3. “29 Sweat-Proof Makeup Products Perfect for the Summer,” Buzzfeed, June 23, 2017.