While you may think the summer heat and makeup don’t go together, finding the right makeup is key. The secret to flawless, long-lasting makeup lies in these tried-and-true products that are long-lasting and melt-proof so you can feel confident wearing makeup without worrying it will crease, smudge, or melt off. Here are products for lips, face, and eyes to shop—everything you need for a full face. —Farah Khan
Lips
Liquid Lipstick: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance (Sale $12)
Delivers a long-lasting, powdery matte finish that is transfer, smudge, and water resistant. Plus it’s infused with hyaluronic acid to keep your lips comfortable.
Wear time: 16 hours
Liquid Lipstick: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick ($31)
A creamy, full-coverage liquid lipstick with a long-lasting pigment that is weightless and hydrating perfect for summer. It has vitamin E and avocado oil to soften lips.
Wear time: Up to 12 hours
Lip Balm: Lancome Lip Idole Squalane-12 Butterglow Hydrating Lip Balm ($44)
This lip balm is perfect for everyday summer wear as it provides hydration, shine and colour all day.
Wear time: Up to 24 hours
Lipstick: Burt’s Bees Natural Lipstick ($10)
A full coverage and moisturizing lipstick that is 100% natural and gives a smooth, satin finish.
Wear time: Up to 8 hours
Face
Powder Foundation: Maybelline New York Superstay Powder Foundation ($15)
A medium-full coverage powder foundation that is water- and transfer-proof. It gives a matte finish that blends easily, perfect for those hot summer days.
Wear time: 24 hours
Concealer: Fenty Beauty We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Waterproof Concealer ($41)
A hydrating concealer with key ingredients such as prickly pear cactus extract and sodium hyaluronate that melts into the skin and gives a natural finish.
Wear time: Up to 12 hours
Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray ($49)
An award-winning setting spray that gives a natural finish and keeps makeup looking fresh. It has temperature controlled technology to keep skin temperature low with bursting molecules.
Wear time: Up to 16 hours
Primer: NARS Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer with Hyaluronic Acid ($56)
A lightweight and hydrating primer that gives a radiant finish. It keeps the face moisturized and makeup smooth throughout the wear.
Wear time: Up to 12 hours
Setting Spray: E.L.F Cosmetics Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist ($14)
This lightweight setting spray is infused with green tea, cucumber, and aloe to keep your face hydrated and looking fresh all night.
Wear time: Up to 16 hours
Eyes
Eyebrow Gel: Milk Makeup Kush High Roll Defining Tubing Eyebrow Gel ($33)
A tinted brow gel that defines, volumizes, and sets brows to ensure smudge-proof and water-resistant wear. The High Roll Tubing Technology gives volume to each brow hair.
Wear time: Up to 24 hours
Eyeshadow Stick: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow ($45)
A creamy eyeshadow stick that is hydrating and pigmented. It won’t crease, smudge, or flake leaving you with a smooth and long-lasting application.
Wear time: Up to 24 hours
Eyeliner: Elizabeth Arden High Drama Eyeliner ($22)
This creamy liner has a long-lasting rich colour that is water- and budge-proof. It is dual-ended so you can create a defined or smudged look as you like.
Wear time: Up to 16 hours
Eyelashes: Ardell Seamless Extension Wispies ($27)
Soft and lightweight lashes such as these can change your whole look. Add fullness and dimension to your eyes that will last up to 10 days.
Wear time: Up to 10 days
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