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 ($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.
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 ($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 ($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 ($21) is a liquid that, when applied to your shadow, liner, or mineral makeup, turns your stuff waterproof and makes it stick without budging.
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 ($6) gives a lot of pigment payoff in a surf-resistant formula.
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 ($23) gives sexy, beachy texture to wet or dry hair, so you don't worry about your hair losing its shape in the humidity.
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.