It’s that time of the year again! Whether you’re a fan or not, monsoon is here and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for the next couple of months. While the rain brings many changes to our skin, hair and general wellness routine, it also pushes you to get your makeup kit adequately ready for the downpour. What is the simplest way to do this? By stocking up on waterproof makeup, of course! With the correct makeup products (and a useful hack or two), nailing monsoon makeup can be easy, even for beginners.
Waterproof makeup, as the name suggests, is makeup that won’t budge, smudge, or wash away with water. A waterproof makeup kit, minimal as it may be, is crucial for humid or rainy days, especially if you’re going to be wearing a full face from morning to night. Below, find our top waterproof recommendations that will take you from morning meeting to dinner date without budging, smudging or melting, even when it’s raining cats and dogs.
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1. Bobbi Brown Skin Long Wear SPF 15 Weightless Foundation
Colour-correct and even out your complexion in one effortless swipe with this long-lasting, lightweight foundation. Tried and tested in extreme humidity and heat, this sweat-resistant base hero provides up to sixteen hours of weightless, breathable, and natural-looking finish.
2. Sugar Magic Wand Waterproof Concealer
If you’re not one for full coverage and prefer a much lighter, more natural base, a waterproof concealer can prove to be your ideal monsoon choice. Simply apply a lightweight moisturiser and follow up with a concealer under your eyes and on your blemishes. This lightweight, soft matte concealer offers up to eight hours of coverage and brightens darker areas for a subtle glow.
3. GA-DE Waterproof Dip Eyeliner
If you can’t go a day without your signature eye makeup, a waterproof eyeliner is a must-have in your arsenal. Long-lasting and waterproof, this delivers an intensely-pigmented look without creasing, fading or smudging. Moreover, it dries quickly for easy, on-the-go application (no touch-up necessary!)
4. By Terry Terrybly Waterproof Mascara
A good quality waterproof mascara is always a wise investment, no matter the weather, especially if you tend to wear eye makeup for long hours. This volume-boosting and lengthening mascara promises long hours of smudge-proof wear with a glossy, water-resistant finish. Plus, the high-definition applicator ensures that your lashes stay clump-free.
5. Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
Another all-weather staple, a waterproof lipstick is all you need on a long, hectic day with no time for touch-ups. Most long-wearing, ultra-matte lipsticks are also waterproof or at least water-resistant, but this glossy bestseller offers intense colour pay-off and a high-shine finish for up to eight hours of comfortable, transfer-proof wear.
You don’t need a whole bunch of waterproof products to ace your makeup in the monsoons —just a few crucial swaps in your kit can make a world of difference in keeping your look fresh all day long.
A word of caution:
Waterproof makeup sticks rather tenaciously to your skin (hence its long-wearing capability), so it’s even more important that you remove it religiously and thoroughly to allow your skin to breathe. To properly remove waterproof makeup, use an oil-based cleansing balm and massage it all over your face. Next, wash with a hydrating, foaming cleanser and follow up with a moisturiser to keep dryness at bay.
