So, you’ve booked your dream summer vacation to Disney World, the Bahamas, Madrid or Maui. The next important step is making sure you’ve packed all your essentials. Before you close your suitcase, don’t forget to add waterproof, SPF and long-lasting makeup products that can withstand the summer heat and moisture from sweat, rain and swimming in the pool or ocean. We’ve compiled a list of beauty products, from waterproof eyeliner to BB cream with SPF, that will keep your skin protected from the sun and your makeup looking great. Bring these 13 staples with you before you head to the Miami cruise port or hop on a plane to your European getaway.
- Add a long-lasting tint and moisture to your lips with this NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream. The creamy mousse formula has a lightweight feel, and reviewers say it stays on for hours. One reviewer even says she “finally found the perfect lipstick” with this product.
- My 52-year-old mom uses this SPF 15 bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation on every vacation, saying, “It’s very lightweight and doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing foundation.” Use it to minimize the appearance of blemishes and add a luminous finish to your look.
- This under-$5 waterproof essence Lash Princess False Mascara is my go-to mascara, and it’s so good that over 30,000 people have snagged it in the past month. It stays on my lashes all day long without clumping or smudging.
- I use this SPF-50 Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Stick as a primer during the summer. The slightly sticky formula helps keep my makeup intact, even through a weeklong vacation in sunny Florida and the Bahamas, and it absorbs well into my skin without leaving a white cast.
- Infused with shea butter, this highly-pigmented Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick will give you bold, long-lasting lip color. Reviewers in their 40s say they “feel fabulous” in it, and one reviewer confirms this lipstick has impressive staying power.
- For medium coverage that glides over blemishes, wrinkles and spots, go with this creamy Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Foundation. It’s made with a climate-adaptive formula that’s resistant to humidity and sweat, and reviewers say it stays on all day long.
- Eat and drink your way through vacation while maintaining your lip color with this number-one bestselling Sacheu Lip Liner Stain. Unlike a traditional lip liner, this has a peel-off application; just trace it on the edge of your lips, leave it on for 10 minutes and peel it off to reveal a shade that lasts for up to 12 hours.
- This hydrating Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Matte Primer is crafted with a makeup-gripping formula that helps your look stay in place all day. One reviewer says that after hours of sweating, her makeup didn’t budge, while another was amazed at how well her eyeshadow held up after applying this primer.
- The pigment-packed, dewy e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush creates a glow that lasts for hours. One reviewer says, “I went to bed with my makeup on that night and [this blush] still looked untouched the next day!”
- This NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil is a number-one bestseller with over 55,000 five-star ratings. The ultra-creamy formula adds color and shimmer to your lids in just one swipe. Certified makeup artists say they use it on clients over 60, and other users say it’s long-lasting and doesn’t crease.
- This SPF-30 Maybelline Dream BB Fresh Tint has a lightweight formula that blends seamlessly into your skin, so your makeup won’t feel too heavy while you’re in 90-degree weather. One customer switched over to this tint after using foundation for years and says it stays on all day.
- Delivering SPF 45 protection, this e.l.f. Skin All Set for Sun Setting Spray will ensure your makeup doesn’t budge, and reviewers confirm this. It’s also easy to reapply during the day to refresh and protect your skin.
- Achieve a winged or cat-eye look with this waterproof NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner that comes in 10 bold shades. One reviewer in their 50s raves about how easy it is to apply over wrinkles, and another reviewer even says it holds up through hours of outdoor work in high humidity.
