Let’s talk waterproof makeup that will resist anything life throws at you – from rain to the pool, and even tears. We’ve all had those times where our makeup is literally melting off our faces. With the upcoming summer months (hello, pool parties and beach days!), it’s time to ready your makeup collection and get prepared. From primer to setting spray, blush to eyeshadow, we’ve created an entire makeup routine that is *actually* waterproof.
For in-depth reviews of each product, click on each image to see our full review.
Waterproof Face Primer
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Why We Love It: For a primer that helps secure makeup when sweating or jumping in the pool, Patrick Starrr Secure The Sweat is it. It mattifies the skin controls oil, and helps makeup last through all the elements.
Extra Benefits: 12 hour oil and shine control; Water-, sweat-, and oil-proof; Dermatologist tested; Non comedogenic; Free of oil and aluminum
Waterproof Foundation
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Why We Love It: The new formulation of the infamous Lancome Teint Idole is waterproof plus sweat and humidity resistant. And y’all – it actually is! This foundation passes the white towel test with no transfer after swimming, and no excess oils even after 8+ hours of wear. It has a natural matte finish that doesn’t look too flat, making it suitable for all skin types.
Extra Benefits: Buildable coverage; Transfer & sweat resistant; Waterproof; Non comedogenic; Skincare benefits; Free of fragrance and mineral oils
By the way… If you want a drugstore option, check out NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation. It’s long wearing with a soft matte finish that keeps shine and oils at bay.
Waterproof Concealer – Matte
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Why We Love It: The IRL Filter Finish Makeup Revolution Concealer promises buildable full coverage to filter out blemishes, dark circles, and fine lines. It claims 16 hours of wear that doesn’t budge for up to 16 hours. It’s soft matte finish is oil free along with crease proof, sweat proof, and waterproof for an all day wear.
Extra Benefits: Breathable, comfortable feel; Filters out blemishes, dark circles, and fine lines; Can be used to conceal, correct, and contour; Crease-, sweat-, and water-proof; Oil free; Cruelty free
Waterproof Concealer – Radiant
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Why We Love It: Long wearing meets hydration with Dior Backstage Concealer. Formulated for use on face and body, Dior Backstage offers waterproof, buildable medium coverage that brightens, corrects, and evens out skin tone. The caffeine infused concealer is perfect for under eye use as it resists creasing and settling. It has a silky texture that doesn’t accentuate pores or fine lines either.
Extra Benefits: Caffeine infused; Waterproof; Unique brush applicator; Crease-proof; For face & body
Waterproof Bronzer
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Why We Love It: Waterproof, sweat proof, heatproof, and transfer proof – what more could you ask for from a powder bronzer?! L’Oreal Bronzer is a drugstore gem with its finely milled powder, buildable pigment, and long wearing formula. It layers well over any base makeup, whether liquid, cream, or powder. The 8 shades make it suitable for all skin tones to achieve a sun kissed complexion. Even better, the shades don’t pull too orangey and won’t leave a muddy look behind!
Extra Benefits: Water-, heat-, sweat-, and transfer-proof; Cruelty free; Free of sulfates, SLS/SLES, parabens, and gluten
Waterproof Blush – Cream
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Why We Love It: Finding out the Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Sticks are waterproof was a pleasant surprise! This cream blush stick has a balmy texture that gives a stunning flush of color with a hint of glow. For a more bold cheek look, layer and top off with a waterproof powder blush.
Extra Benefits: Water-, transfer-, and sweat-proof; Moisturizing; Cruelty free; Vegan; Free of parabens and mineral oil
Waterproof Blush – Powder
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Why We Love It: Give cheeks an extra pop of color with L’Oreal Infallible 24H Blush. The soft matte blush is über pigmented and actually lasts through heat, humidity, sweat, and even jumping in the pool. Wear alone or layer over a cream or liquid blush!
Extra Benefits: Heat, water, humidity, and transfer proof; Doesn’t clog pores
Waterproof Setting Powder
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Why We Love It: Can a setting powder actually be waterproof?! Well, Urban Decay All Nighter most definitely is! Whether you’re sweating or take a dunk in the pool, this powder will keep your makeup look locked in for up to 11 hours. Bonus points – it has A+ shine and oil control!
Extra Benefits: Water and sweat proof; Mattifying; Shine oil control; Translucent, universal shade; Cruelty free; Vegan; Free of gluten and parabens
Note: This powder can oxidize and look orange on fair/light skin. To fix, take your foundation brush and tap it over the oxidized area.
Waterproof Setting Spray
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Why We Love It: No touch-ups needed with the Patrick Starrr setting spray. On ‘Til Dawn is one of the few aerosol setting sprays on the market. It sprays as a continuous mist, is light as air, and non-sticky. It feels very cooling on the skin, leaving a lightweight, blurred matte finish behind. The setting spray has ingredients to help with texture, absorb oil, and tighten pores.
Extra Benefits: 16 hour wear; Cruelty free; Vegan; Free of parabens
Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil
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Why We Love It: Ultra precise and long wearing are two of the best things about Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil. The pencil is easy to use to define the brows and fill in sparse areas. No more worrying about sweating off your perfected brows!
Extra Benefits: Waterproof; Built-in spoolie brush; Ultra fine tip; 12 shades
Waterproof Eyeshadow
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Why We Love It: One & done eyeshadow is a Milabu team favorite, and our most recent discovery is the Bobbi Brown Dual-Ended Eyeshadow Sticks. Everything about these is beautiful, from the shades to the performance. They’re perhaps the most creaseproof and waterproof cream eyeshadow sticks on the market!
Extra Benefits: Dual ended matte + shimmer shades; Crease resistant; Tug free application; Waterproof
Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
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Why We Love It: We love an easy to use to use, tug-free eyeliner and kulfi Underlined is just that thanks to its creamy, kajal formula. Its intensely pigmented, smudge proof, and waterproof for an all day wear that resists any bit of water. Yes, even jumping in the pool and crying!
Extra Benefits: Waterproof; Smudge proof; Drag/tug-free; Safe for use on waterline; Cruelty free; Vegan; Free of parabens, phthalates, butylated hydroxyanisole, mineral oil, coal tar, and formaldehydes
Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
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Why We Love It: NYX Epic Ink Liner is one of the best liquid eyeliners out there. Not only is it waterproof and smudge proof, but it applies easily. It has a precise tip that can create thin or thick eyeliner looks.
Extra Benefits: Waterproof; Smudge proof; Available in black and brown; Cruelty free; Vegan
Waterproof Mascara
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Why We Love It: Achieve voluminous curled lashes with L’Oreal Bambi Eye Mascara. The waterproof formula applies and layers easily for beautiful lashes all day long. What we really love about this formula is how easy the removal is for a waterproof mascara!
Extra Benefits: Waterproof; No smudging or flaking; Ophthalmologist and allergy tested; Suitable for sensitive eyes
A tried and true favorite is Lancome Lash Idole, which now comes in a waterproof formula. Its performance is very similar to the OG Lash Idole, but its formula is a bit more wet and tacky.
Water Resistant Mascara
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Why We Love It: If you want fluttery, wispy lashes, MERIT Clean Lash Mascara will deliver! Clean Lash is a tubing formula that will never smudge or transfer, keeping lashes with a flirty curl all day long. The skinny, natural bristle wand is easy to control and coat every lash for perfect definition and separation
Extra Benefits: Cruelty free; Vegan; EU Compliant; Free of parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrance, soy, and 1300+ other ingredients
Note: This mascara removes with just water and rubbing the eyes, so be careful not to rub your eyes if you wear it swimming!
Waterproof Lip Liner
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Why We Love It: The Rare Beauty Lip Liner has a gorgeous, long lasting formula. True to its claims, it applies easily (similar to a balm!) with one-swipe intensity. Wear as a liner or all over the lips for comfortable lip color.
Extra Benefits: Waterproof; Balm-like texture; Smudge resistant; Lightweight; Non-drying; Built-in sharpener; Suitable for sensitive skin; Dermatologist tested; Cruelty free; Vegan; Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, sulfates SLLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan
Waterproof Lipstick
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Why We Love It: Lightweight feel meets long wear with Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink. This Revlon lipstick doesn’t transfer or smudge, and fades evenly as it does wear off. Its soft matte finish looks beautiful and is non-drying.
Extra Benefits: No transfer or smudging; Waterproof; 8HR wear; Built-in primer; Comfortable wear; 18 shades; Free of parabens, mineral oil, and sulfates
Check out the video below of Milana putting these products + more to the ultimate test: a pool day.
What Are Milabu Picks?
Milabu Picks are makeup products that lead the industry in their price categories (i.e. value, pro-grade, luxury) and product type. These products are reviewed and chosen by the Milabu team on a yearly basis. Many of these makeup products exceed the industry standard favorites, and some of them are, to this day, the industry standard leading the makeup industry.
Edited by Maddie
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