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✨Makeup That Won’t Melt, Even If You Do✨
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items Welcome to my Florida survival guide, also known as my makeup routine. These are the tried-and-true products that don’t melt, slide, or completely abandon ship the second I step outside. Think heat-proof, humidity-proof, and drama-proof, basically ev...
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Base
Bronzer + Contour
Eyebrows
Blush
Highlighter
Eyes
Base
Living in Florida’s sweltering heat and relentless humidity, I’ve put nearly every foundation and concealer to the test, and only these reliably stand their ground. They’re my desert-island essentials when it comes to a long-lasting, melt-proof base.
Living in Florida, I’ve tested every foundation out there, and this is the only one that truly stays put. It lasts so well, I swear it could survive for days without a touch-up.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
I love mixing this with my foundation when I want a softer, more radiant finish. It gives the prettiest glow without looking greasy.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow
I’ve been loyal to Shape Tape since my 12-hour night shift days, it’s the only concealer that truly covers those stubborn dark circles and actually lasts.
shape tape™ full-coverage concealer
A celebrity makeup artist favorite. Lightweight with medium, buildable coverage and a radiant (but not greasy) finish. It’s one of the most talked-about high-end foundations for looking flawless but still natural.
Ulta Beauty
This one tops Glamour’s 2025 list as the best overall tinted moisturizer for its all-day staying power. It blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract into a cooling, lightweight gel formula that sets to a beautifully blurred, matte-y...
Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
Boost your Base game with a primer that actually sticks to your makeup, literally.
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is the cult-tipped, budget hero that preps skin, adds hydration, and ensures your foundation stays in place, even when temps climb. Its unique...
Power Grip Primer
Bronzer + Contour
Florida sunshine already gives me a glow, but these are the products I trust to sculpt, warm, and define without looking muddy or overdone. Whether I’m chasing that “just left the beach” bronze or a softly snatched contour, these picks nail it every ...
I’m obsessed with this bronzer, it goes on so smoothly and gives the perfect warmth without turning orange.
Cheek Bronzer Makeup
This is my go-to for a flawless contour, the finish is beautiful and it blends effortlessly into the skin.
Halo Glow Liquid Contour Wand
Foolproof definition in a tube. A little dot and blend, and suddenly you look like you’ve got cheekbones for days.
Hollywood Contour Wand - Light-medium - Liquid Contour
Shade range on point, buildable color, and a natural matte finish that feels made for humid climates.
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
Eyebrows
The Florida heat tests everything, but if my brows don’t stay put, the whole look falls apart. These products are my go-tos for natural definition, all-day hold, and the kind of shape that makes you look instantly more polished (even when it’s 98° an...
I love using this clear gel after filling in my brows. It sets everything without adding color, so it still looks soft and natural.
Clear Brow Gel
I’ve tried countless brow pencils over the years, but I always find myself coming back to this one. It’s a forever favorite for a reason.
Brow Wiz
Fills, tints, and fluffs without ever feeling crunchy. Perfect for those “out the door in five” days.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
Blush
Blush is the easiest way to fake a fresh, wide-awake face, even if the Florida humidity is working against you. These picks bring the perfect pop of color that lasts all day without sliding off, fading weird, or turning patchy.
This blush is a cult favorite for good reason. The tone is beautiful, and the soft shimmer gives such a flattering glow on just about anyone.
Powder Blush - Orgasm
Crazy pigment, flawless blend, my forever fave liquid blush.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Affordable, glowing, and the perfect sun-kissed coral. Think “vacation cheeks in a compact.”
Baked Blush - Luminoso
Highlighter
Nothing says “Florida sunshine in a compact” like a good highlighter. These are the ones that give you that lit-from-within glow, never glittery, never greasy, just the perfect sheen that holds up through long days, late nights, and yes, even humidit...
This highlighter is a favorite for a reason, it gives my skin a radiant, lit-from-within glow that never looks overdone.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
Out of all my highlighters, this one’s on repeat. It melts into the skin and gives that glow I’m always going for.
Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter Wand
Dewy without being slippery, this one melts right into skin for that glass-skin effect.
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer | Dewy Liquid Highlighter
Eyes
Whether I’m going for a quick wash of color or a full glam moment, these are the shadows and liners that never let me down. They’re pigmented, easy to blend, and, most importantly, stand up to the Florida humidity without creasing, smudging, or disap...
This is my go-to mascara for long days in the sun and water, it stays put all day without smudging or flaking.
Lash Sensational® Waterproof Mascara Eye Makeup
The colors in this palette are so flattering, and the formula is super smooth and easy to work with.
My Mini Dream Eyeshadow Palette
My favorite waterline eyeliner hands down, it doesn’t smudge or vanish halfway through the day like most do.
Le Stylo Waterproof Long-Wearing Eyeliner Pencil - Lancôme
If you need a liquid liner that holds up in heat and humidity without smudging, this one delivers every time.
Climax Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
One swipe, and you’ve got an elegant, long-lasting shimmer that looks like you tried way harder than you did.
Eyes To Mesmerise - Champagne Cream Eyeshadow
Lips
From glossy and effortless to bold and polished, these picks keep lips looking fresh, even in the Florida sun. They’re comfortable, flattering, and won’t leave you worrying about constant touch-ups when it’s hot, humid, or you’re sipping something co...
If you’re not a lipstick person, you’ll love this. It goes on like a balm with a hint of color, and every shade is effortlessly flattering.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm
I struggle with chronically dry lips, and regular chapstick just doesn’t cut it. I use this every night before bed, and by morning, my lips are soft, smooth, and totally flake-free.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
The perfect “your lips but better” shade. Universally flattering and polished without trying too hard.
Pillow Talk Collection - Nude-pink Lipstick & Eyeshadow
High-shine, non-sticky, and gives that juicy, plumped-up look instantly.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Setting Spray
The true final boss of Florida makeup: keeping it all in place once you’ve done the work. These setting sprays are the difference between “melting by noon” and “still flawless at midnight.” Think of them as insurance policies for your face.
Blend like your life depends on it, because once this dries, your makeup is basically sealed in for the day.
Infallible 3-Second Micro Fine Setting Mist | L'Oréal Paris
The holy grail. Locks everything down through heat, sweat, and even surprise rainstorms.
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
Weightless and smoothing, it gives that soft-focus finish while keeping makeup in place all day.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray