I'm Focusing on Life This Summer—10 Makeup Products That Withstand the Heat for Sweating, Dancing, and Dining.

      Around February, I became alarmed by my weekly screen time reports. On long workdays when it was cold and I had little time for myself, I found myself staying up late into the early morning—watching the lives of others through my phone screen and wishing my own life felt a bit more… exciting. In hindsight, I realize this was a phase of seasonal depression compounded by a mild social media addiction. This is why I promised myself that once the weather warmed up and my friends emerged from their seasonal hibernation, I would put effort into creating memories that would last in my mind instead of online. Now that we’ve reached August, I’m pleased to say that I have accomplished this. I’ve taken every chance to dance, sip wine under the starry sky, and explore ancient coastal towns in France without worrying about my appearance when a friend pulls out her phone for an impromptu photo—not because I don’t enjoy makeup (I certainly do), but because I’ve streamlined my routine to a few long-lasting essentials that hold up under sweat.

      This summer, you too should worry less about how you look in photos, to passersby, or in your phone's front camera when you go out. Embrace these last few weeks of carefree August with confidence, assured that your look remains intact since you left home. So go ahead—give that cheek kiss, enjoy the pasta, and wipe your brow. These formulas are reliable.

      10 Summer-Proof Makeup Products I've Counted on This Season

      **Wonderskin**

      Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain in Hush

      I don’t know about you, but nothing frustrates me more than a meticulously applied lip that won't make it past the appetizers. To keep my lip look intact, I’ve been using Wonderskin’s Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain in earthy-nude Hush. In under a minute, the temporary dye creates a defined lip line wherever I apply the wand, offering sculpted dimension and a neutral hue that lasts all night—even through multiple dinner courses and late-night dancing. Viral beauty products can be hit or miss, but this lip stain is definitely a winner.

      **Fenty Beauty**

      Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder

      If there’s one product I’ve used daily without exception this summer (other than SPF), it’s this oil-blotting, makeup-setting powder from Fenty Beauty. The translucent powder acts like a crushed blotting sheet—blurring pores, soaking up excess oil, and keeping your makeup in place for your longest days and nights. On particularly hot days, I often keep the compact in my bag, though I likely won’t need to use it.

      **ONE/SIZE**

      Secure the Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer

      They say the skin is your canvas, but any good painter knows that the best artwork starts with a solid base. When temperatures soar and I need to wear makeup, I reach for ONE/SIZE’s Secure the Sweat Primer—a blurring, sweat- and shine-proof formula that holds makeup in place for up to 12 hours, even in humid conditions.

      **Benefit Cosmetics**

      Benetint Liquid Lip Tint & Cheek Stain in Playtint

      I adore cream blush and glossy lip balm like any beauty enthusiast, but I know they don’t last in the summer heat. Enter Benefit's Benetint: a lip-and-cheek stain that imparts the faintest whisper of watercolor pink to the skin. Playtint is my favorite, though there’s a variety of juicy shades to choose from.

      **Prada**

      Pradalines Durable Gliding Waterproof Eye Pencil in Nero

      I could be stranded on a deserted island and would still wish for an excellent eyeliner. If I could bring just one to that island, it would be Prada’s Pradalines Waterproof Pencil. I depend on this long-lasting pencil for days that extend into nights, and its heat- and moisture-resistant formula glides on smoothly before setting into a long-lasting finish. It stays vibrant in the waterline, doesn’t flake, and endures unexpected rain showers typical of East Coast summers.

      **Clinique**

      High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara

      You didn’t expect me to recommend a waterproof eyeliner without a mascara, did you? Clinique’s High Impact High-Fi Mascara became my go-to earlier this year, and it has been indispensable this summer. This flake-free, waterproof formula is not only lengthening and long-lasting, but it also adds volume—an impressive trait for a waterproof mascara. It has survived salty ocean swims, dance sessions, and even a few lengthy walks in the heat.

      **MAKE UP FOR EVER**

      HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

      If you prefer to avoid face makeup in the summer, I understand. It’s difficult to keep makeup on your face when temperatures rise, but if you need extra coverage, I highly recommend