Makeup can make women feel more confident by accentuating their best features and concealing any flaws. But once it starts to melt, budge or crease, all the hard work that one has put in to create a flawless face can be undone. That’s where waterproof makeup products can be a saviour, especially with the onset of summer in Hong Kong.
Designed to withstand sweat, moisture and humidity, waterproof makeup products ensure longevity and precision. They can help you create a long-lasting luminous base, ensure that colours retain their pigmentation and stop your overall look from losing its punch. Whether you are at the beach, an outdoor event, or even at a pool party, waterproof makeup can reduce the need for frequent touch-ups this summer.
Along with using the right waterproof makeup products, doing your makeup right is also crucial to get you the desired results. This article helps you know the leading products from top brands along with important tips that can help you create long lasting makeup looks.
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- Nudestix Nude Rose Gold Eye Palette
- MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Lipliner
- Too Faced Anti-Crease Eyeshadow Primer
- DIOR DIORshow Kabuki Brow Styler
- MAC Locked Kiss Ink Lipcolour
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
- Huda Beauty Liquid Eye Liner
- Milani Conceal + Perfect Foundation + Concealer
- Urban Decay Eyeliner pencil
- L'Oréal Paris Liquid Foundation
- Smashbox Pore Primer
- Rimmel The Multi-Tasker Concealer
- Maybelline New York Sky High Mascara
This rose gold-themed eye shadow palette from Nudestix Nude features amazing bronze tones that can help create effortless makeup looks. Waterproof and smudge-proof, these shades are perfect for oily skin and blend easily to create natural or bold rose gold looks.
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Define your lips with utmost precision using the Make Up For Ever lip liner. Creamy and non-transferable, you can easily glide this product on your lips. The vitamin E and jojoba wax in the formula keeps your lips nourished.
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This waterproof formula from Too Faced is integral to create durable eye makeup looks that do not smudge or crease. The formula grabs pigment and intensifies eye shadow color along with neutralising any lid discolouration.
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Create flawless eyebrows with the waterproof formula of this product. Featuring a creamy texture, the Brow Styler also offers the precision of wax, ensuring a 12-hour long wear. The triangular tip helps create accurate lines and the custom Kabuki brush lets you brush your brows after filling the sparse areas.
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Featuring a long-wear and lightweight formula, this lipstick from MAC offers a full coverage matte finish. Infused with a nutrient-rich blend of passion fruit oil, coconut oil and shea butter, this lipstick also moisturises your lips. It features a pigment lock technology that makes use of double-coated pigments to attain a rich colour.
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Fully pigmented and fade-resistant, this waterproof eyebrow pomade with matte finish is available in 11 different shades. The long-lasting and smudge-proof formula gives you ample time to blend the product into your brows before it dries.
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This product from Huda Beauty comes with a 0.03mm brush tip that deposits just the right amount of product to draw precise lines in one go. While the firm-but-flexible brush tip gives maximum control, the formula is highly pigmented and dries instantly to give a matte finish that won’t flake or budge.
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This combo of concealer and foundation from Milani is all you need to perfect your face. Use the concealer to hide issues like under eye circles and redness. The foundation allows for medium to full coverage and dries out to a matte finish that is long-lasting, sweat-proof and waterproof.
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An ultra creamy, waterproof kajal that helps you create dramatic eye-catching looks, this one from Urban Decay lasts up to 16 hours. The formula is so smooth that it glides into your waterline to create defined lines and also lets you create smokey eye looks.
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With an innovative oxygen technology for light, comfortable wear, the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Freshwear Liquid Foundation delivers even, streak-free results. Delivering a full and flawless coverage this formula ensures a waterproof, transfer-resistant and lasts up to 24 hours.
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Smashbox Pore Primer
The Smashbox Photo Finish Minimize Pore Primer is a waterproof formula that blurs the look of pores. It controls shine for up to eight hours.
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Creating a perfect makeup base is easy with the Rimmel Multi Tasker liquid concealer. Precisely camouflaging the imperfections of your skin along with providing up to 24 hours of hydration, this product is also lightweight and waterproof. The extra-large wand dispenses the right amount of product, making application easier.
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Delivering length and full volume, the Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara is suitable to create fuller lashes. This waterproof formula is infused with the goodness of bamboo extract and fibres for long, full and weightless lashes that won’t flake or smudge. The unique exclusive flex tower mascara brush helps extend each lash from root to tip.
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How to make your makeup waterproof?
The trick to making makeup waterproof involves the following steps:
Prep your skin
No matter how efficiently you do your makeup, it will not last long or radiate any glow if your skin is not prepped well. This involves three important steps — cleansing, toning and moisturising. Cleansing is crucial to remove any pollutants on your skin or traces of leftover makeup. Use a cleanser or face wash to do this efficiently. You can also follow the double cleansing method, where you first use an oil-based cleanser, followed by a water-based product. Next, apply toner to minimise pores and refresh your skin. A moisturiser that suits your skin should then be used on your face and neck.
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Exfoliate
It is recommended to exfoliate your skin before applying makeup. This is the next step after cleansing. Exfoliation gently buffs away dead skin cells and promotes an even surface that will make your makeup look neat, without any texture.
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Use primers
Start with a waterproof primer to even out open pores and create a smooth base for makeup. Applying primer on your eyelids can help boost the glow of eyeshadow and minimise smudging and creasing.
Use oil-free formulations
Opt for waterproof concealers to hide dark spots and blemishes. Use a waterproof foundation in an oil-free formulation to avoid makeup sliding away. If you have extremely dry skin, incorporate hydrating serums in your base makeup. Use a contour stick to sculpt your nose bridge, cheekbones and forehead. As an alternative to a regular cream blush that tends to fade easily, you can mix lipstick and primer to create a stable pigment that can be used as a cheek tint.
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Set your base makeup
After you are done with face makeup, set the base with a good waterproof compact. Translucent powders are a great option to control shine, smudging and fading caused because of sweat.
Choose waterproof eye products
Use a lash primer before you use waterproof mascara. You can repeat the steps to make your lashes thicker. Line the top of your eyelids using waterproof eyeliner.
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Apply lipstick the right way
Define your lip using a lip liner. After applying lipstick, dust off using a layer of translucent powder. You can repeat the steps until you get the opacity that you love. Top it off with lip gloss for a shiny finish.
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Seal your makeup with setting spray
A few spritzes of setting spray on the face after you are done with your makeup can help it last all day. This provides a barrier between your skin and moisture and keeps your face refreshed. You can choose hydrating, mattifying or illuminating setting sprays according to your look.
Remember touch-ups
Carry a few products with you for any touch-ups that may be required. This can include translucent powder and lipstick.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which is the best waterproof makeup kit?
It is always advised to check each product separately to understand if the formula is waterproof. You can curate a set with products of your choice.
– Which makeup brands are waterproof?
MAC, Dior, Rimmel, Too Faced, Anastasia Beverly Hills and Lakme are a few brands that offer waterproof makeup products.
– Is waterproof makeup good for your skin?
Waterproof makeup binds products to your skin more efficiently to minimise smudging. Hence, when you use waterproof makeup, it is also important to thoroughly clean your skin afterwards. Take care to double cleanse your skin and use waterproof makeup removers.
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