Beauty 101: Sweat-proof makeup

Beauty 101 is tackling the summer heat this week, helping to protect your makeup against water, sweat and humidity.

From setting powder and mascara to foundation and brows, these 10 products will have you looking fresh, no matter what the day brings your way.  

essence you better work! fixing powder

essence you better work! fixing powder is a transparent compact powder that leaves behind a matte finish that lasts and doesn’t weigh the skin down. The waterproof texture can handle any lifestyle and is suitable for all skin tones. 

DB Cosmetics Pigment Pout Longwear Lip Liner

DB Cosmetics Pigment Pout Longwear Lip Liner is a lip liner that helps achieve a perfectly lined, feather-proof pout. The creamy formula glides on with ease and ensures the lips stay locked in place all day long. 

COVERGIRL LashBlast Active Mascara

This high-performing, sweat-proof mascara offers instant volume with 24 hour protection. Outlast Active is certified by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Programme.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Longwear Concealer

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Longwear Concealer helps to cover blemishes, dark circles and uneven skin tone. The concealer features a waterproof formula and doesn’t dry out the skin.

M.A.C Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation

This liquid foundation from M.A.C blends seamlessly to deliver medium to full coverage and a natural satin finish. The long-wear, waterproof formula lasts for up to 16 hours, and the oil-free formulation works to repel moisture from the surface of the face. 

Rimmel London Wonder’Proof 24HR Waterproof Colour Eyeliner

With highly pigmented colour and budge-proof wear, this innovative formula delivers intense hues that are up to 24 hours waterproof. The liner is smudge-proof, sweat-proof and rub-proof. 

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm

This creamy cheek colour provides a sheer, rosy colour tint to cheeks. The Cheek Colour Balm comes housed in a dome-shaped crayon which makes application easy. The cheek colour has been formulated with lecithin, squalene, phytosteryl isostearate and vitamin E to help make the formula last a long time without drying out. 

Bobbi Brown Waterproof Brow Shaper

Bobbi Brown Waterproof Brow Shaper is a clear, flexible brow gel with long-wearing formula that shapes and holds brows in place without feeling tacky or stiff. Use it alone or brush the clear formula over brow powder or pencil to set color and protect against water, sweat and humidity.

Bourjois Clubbing Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

Bourjois Clubbing Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil outlines the eyes with intense colour. It is resistant to water, tears and sweat and will keep a lasting look in any weather condition. 

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer

This makeup primer preps the skin for foundation application and is formulated with patented flexi-hold technology. It evens the surface of skin, while micro correctors help to absorb sweat and sebum. The primer also delivers SPF 20 and a matte finish.