I'm Focusing on Life This Summer—10 Sweat-, Dance-, and Dine-Resistant Makeup Items That Can Handle the Humid Weather

      In February, my weekly screen time reports began to alarm me. With long workdays, cold weather, and little time for myself, I found myself staying awake late into the night, watching others’ lives through a screen and wishing mine felt a bit more exciting. Looking back, I realize this was a phase of seasonal depression exacerbated by a slight addiction to social media. That’s why I promised myself that when the weather warmed up and my friends emerged from their winter hibernation, I would do my utmost to create memories that would last in my mind rather than on my social media feed. Now that August has arrived, I’m pleased to say I have fulfilled that promise. I’ve taken every chance to dance, enjoy wine under warm stars, and explore ancient French coastal towns—all without stressing over my makeup when a friend pulls out her phone for a spontaneous snapshot. Not because I don’t love makeup (I really do), but because I’ve streamlined my collection to just a few long-lasting essentials that withstand heat and sweat.

      You should also worry less about how you appear in photos, to those around you, or in your phone’s front camera as you enjoy the remaining weeks of relaxed August. Embrace this blissful time with confidence, knowing your look remains as fresh as when you left home. So go ahead—give that kiss on the cheek, indulge in the pasta, and wipe your brow. These products are here for the long haul.

      **10 Summer-Proof Makeup Products I've Relied 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 done lip that I know won't last past the first few bites. To keep my lip color secure, I've been using the Wonderskin Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain in the earthy nude shade Hush. In less than a minute, the temporary dye creates a precise lip-defining line with a sculpted look and lasting neutral color—perfect for multiple dinner courses and dancing late into the night. Viral beauty products can be a gamble, but this lip stain is a definite winner.

      **Fenty Beauty**

      Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder

      There’s one product I’ve relied on every day this summer (besides SPF), and that’s Fenty Beauty's oil-blotting, makeup-setting, and shine-controlling powder. This translucent powder acts like a pulverized blotting sheet, minimizing the appearance of pores, soaking up extra oil, and securing your makeup for those long days and nights. Even on particularly humid days, I keep it compact in my purse for emergencies, though I probably won’t need it.

      **ONE/SIZE**

      Secure the Sweat Waterproof Mattifying Primer

      They say the skin is a canvas, and every artist knows a good base is essential. On hot days when I want my makeup to last, I reach for One/Size's Secure the Sweat Primer, a blurring formula that’s both sweat- and shine-proof, locking my makeup in place for up to 12 hours, even in humid conditions.

      **Benefit Cosmetics**

      Benetint Liquid Lip Tint & Cheek Stain in Playtint

      I enjoy cream blush and glossy lip balm as much as anyone, but I know they don't hold up well in sweaty summer heat. That’s where Benefit's Benetint comes in: a lip-and-cheek stain that gives the skin a delicate wash of watercolor pink. Playtint is my favorite, but there’s a variety of vibrant shades to choose from.

      **Prada**

      Pradalines Durable Gliding Waterproof Eye Pencil in Nero

      Even if I were on a deserted island, I would still want a reliable eyeliner. If I could only take one, it would be Prada's Pradalines Waterproof Pencil. This no-smudge pencil is perfect for those long days that lead into even longer nights, and its heat- and moisture-resistant formula glides on smoothly, drying to a long-lasting finish. It remains opaque in the waterline, doesn’t flake, and withstands unexpected rain showers that characterize East Coast summers.

      **Clinique**

      High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara

      You didn’t think I’d recommend a waterproof eyeliner without a mascara, did you? Clinique's High Impact High-Fi Mascara joined my routine earlier this year and has become a summer staple. Its flake-free, waterproof formula is not only lengthening and long-lasting but also adds volume—quite a feat for a waterproof product. It has excelled through ocean swims, dance parties, and long summer walks.

      **MAKE UP FOR EVER**

      HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

      If you prefer to skip face makeup in the summer, I understand completely. It can be tough to keep makeup intact when temperatures soar, but if you need extra coverage, I recommend Make Up