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Sweat-Proof & Long-Lasting Makeup for Hot Days & Humid Weather
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items If you’ve ever been out in the heat and had your makeup start melting off, this list is for you. I’ve handpicked all of these sweat-proof, long-wear products because they actually keep your skin looking flawless and glowing all day. From primers that...
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Prep & Prime: Mattifying & Hydrating Primers for Hot Weather
Foundation & Concealer: Sweat-Proof Coverage for Humid Days
Eyes & Brows: Smudge-Proof Essentials for Summer
Lips: Long-Wear Shades That Stay Put
Setting & Finishing: Lock-In Makeup for All-Day Wear
Prep & Prime: Mattifying & Hydrating Primers for Hot Weather
These primers are my go-to, they smooth your skin, keep shine in check, and actually make your foundation last all day. Seriously, they’re a game-changer.
I loved using this during a heatwave last summer. My pores looked smoother, my face stayed matte, and my foundation didn’t budge even after hours outside.
Pore Diffusing Primer - Always an Optimist Collection
My friend with oily skin swears by this, she says it keeps her makeup in place all day without getting greasy, even after a long gym session.
Mini Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
I used this on a super humid day at the beach and it kept my face matte and my makeup completely intact from morning to evening.
Mini Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer with Niacinamide
I tried this on a windy city day and loved how it smoothed out my skin and even felt like it was protecting me from the pollution while my foundation went on flawlessly.
The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer
My mom with sensitive skin actually loves this because it feels super soft, hides her pores, and gives her foundation a smooth base without irritating her skin
Grip Trip Mattifying & Blurring Primer
Great for when you want a luminous, dewy look that still holds up under heat.
Secure the Glow Tacky Hydrating Primer with BOBA Complex
Foundation & Concealer: Sweat-Proof Coverage for Humid Days
These foundations and concealers give great coverage but still look natural. I’ve worn them on hot or super active days, and they actually stay put, no fading, no patching.
I wore this during a summer music festival and it stayed perfect through dancing, sweat, and all the heat, my skin looked flawless the entire day
Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Longwear Foundation
My sister swears by this on her long commute days because it keeps her face shine-free and smooth, even after hours in the sticky summer humidity
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
I honestly love this for mornings when I know it’s going to be scorching outside, it stays put and keeps my face looking sharp without me having to touch up constantly.
Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation
I like wearing this on days when I don’t want to feel heavy makeup but still need my skin to look smooth and shine-free, especially in sticky weather
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
I wore this on a hot afternoon hanging out with friends and loved that my face stayed flawless and luminous without any patches or fading.
Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation with Niacinamide
My roommate with super dark under-eye circles swears by this during summer mornings because it brightens everything and doesn’t melt or fade, even in the heat.
Mini Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer
I used this on a long day out sightseeing and it completely hid my dark circles while staying flawless, even under the blazing sun.
Quickie 24HR Full-Coverage Waterproof Concealer
Eyes & Brows: Smudge-Proof Essentials for Summer
These eye and brow products don’t smudge or flake, even in the heat. I’ve worn them all day, workouts, long days out, and they stay bold from morning to night.
This mascara is my go-to for pool days. I don’t even worry about the heat or water and my lashes still look dramatic and full
Mini They're Real! Lengthening Mascara
Keeps brows perfectly in place all day without flaking, even when you sweat.
Brow Freeze® Gel Extreme-Hold Clear Wax-Gel
I brought this on vacation and loved it because my lashes stayed curled and full from beach to dinner without a single smudge.
mini lights camera lashes™ volumizing mascara
Love this for when I have back-to-back classes and meetings, my lashes stay lifted and voluminous all day, even in the middle of a heatwave.
Mini Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Love this for festivals or long summer nights out, my lashes stay bold and dramatic no matter how much I sweat or dance
Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara - Too Faced
This is the palette I reach for when I want something effortless but elevated. It’s all matte, super blendable, and the shades are inspired by real skin tones, so nothing looks chalky or flat.
Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
Lips: Long-Wear Shades That Stay Put
These lipsticks and tints actually stay put, even in the heat or after a drink. Vibrant color all day without constant touch-ups, super comfy and easy.
I used this the first time I brought my boyfriend to my parents’ house and it stayed perfectly glossy through all the awkward hugs and long conversations. It has a special place in my heart now
Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
I wore this on a road trip with my friends last summer and somehow it survived all the snacks, car selfies, and sunscreen touch-ups. It’s basically my adventure lipstick now
Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set
I used this on my first day at a new internship and didn’t have to reapply once, even running between meetings and coffee breaks.
Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-proof Lipstick
I bought this before a last-minute karaoke night with my friends, and somehow it survived all the singing, cheering, and cocktails.
MatteTrance™ Lipstick
I used this while helping my cousin set up her wedding decorations outdoors and it didn’t smudge even after running around in the sun all day.
Powermatte Lip Pigment
This is by far the best lipstick I own. If you take anything from this list, it´s THIS.
Satin Hydrating Lipstick
Setting & Finishing: Lock-In Makeup for All-Day Wear
These finishing products control shine, maintain your makeup’s integrity, and ensure your hard work stays in place from morning meetings to evening plans. Think of it as the final seal for all-day confidence.
I sprayed this on before a crazy summer festival with nonstop dancing and somehow my makeup survived the music.
Mini All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray with 24HR Wear
I used this on the day I had back-to-back classes and a coffee date, and my face stayed matte the whole time.
Charlotte Tilbury Transfer-Proof Setting Spray
I brought this to a weekend beach trip and loved that it kept my makeup in place while keeping my skin dewy, even after running into the waves and chasing my little cousin around.
Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Prime & Set Mist
I sprayed this before a summer wedding where I was part of the bridal crew, and it kept my makeup flawless through the ceremony, the dancing, and the crazy heat.
Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
I used this on a rainy day exploring the city and loved how my skin stayed radiant and fresh, even while dodging puddles and umbrellas
You Mist Makeup-Extending Setting Spray
I´ve worn this a couple of times, its a bit more expensive but definitely worth it as a long term investment.
SurrealSkin® 16HR Soft Setting Spray