10 Brilliant Beach-Proof Hair and Makeup Ideas
Hitting the beach can be problematic when it comes to your makeup. All the things that are great about the seashore — the sand, the surf, the soft, salty, humid breeze — cause regular beauty products to run, melt, and just plain fail. And that's where these products come in. They're designed to be sweat-proof and waterproof and to keep you pretty. For some brilliant beach-ready finds, just keep reading. Source: Shutterstock
BareMinerals BareSkin Foundation SPF 20
BareMinerals BareSkin Foundation SPF 20 ($9) has a higher SPF than most foundations and is sweat-proof and long-wearing. Great for when you know you're going to get a little wet.
Blinc Heated Eyelash Curler
When you want to keep your lashes looking good all day, a heated eyelash curler is in order. This Blinc Heated Eyelash Curler ($24) does the trick. Follow with mascara, and you're good to go.
Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip Stain
Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip Stain ($19) is a long-lasting stain that gives you plenty of color and dyes your lips enough to last for hours.
Vincent Longo Liquid Shadow
Vincent Longo Liquid Shadow ($24) is waterproof, long-wearing, and designed not to crease, so you can wear it and frolic in the surf all day long.
Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal
Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal ($21) is a liquid that, when applied to your shadow, liner, or mineral makeup, turns your stuff waterproof and makes it stick without budging.
Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain
This Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain ($30) stains your cheeks a pretty, translucent rose that lasts for hours.
Mark On the Edge Liquid Eye Liner
Mark On the Edge Liquid Eye Liner ($6) gives a lot of pigment payoff in a surf-resistant formula.
L'Oréal Double Extend Waterproof Mascara
L'Oréal Double Extend Waterproof Mascara ($10) is a primer and topcoat duo that makes your mascara waterproof, so you won't get raccoon eyes after a dip in the ocean.
Aveda Control Paste
Aveda Control Paste ($23) gives sexy, beachy texture to wet or dry hair, so you don't worry about your hair losing its shape in the humidity.
Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner
If you're not a fan of liquid liner, Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner ($22) could be your thing. It starts out as an easy-to-use gel then dries into a budge-proof liner.