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The 11 Best Water-Resistant Foundations For Summertime

Pool season is still going strong.

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Between super sweaty weather and requisite pool and beach time to help you chill out during said conditions, summer is the ultimate stress test for makeup. To prevent your face from looking like a hot mess, stick to foundations that promise to stay put through all summer situations.

1

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

Looking for a does-everything makeup for summer getaways? The perfectly packable stick is easily layered for sheer to full coverage depending on your skin sitch making it perfect for minimal makeup looks or to cover the evidence of last night's party.

2

Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation

Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation

There's dewy, and then there's shiny, which really just looks sweaty in the summer. Avoid that not-so-hot face by de-greasing with a single layer of this full-coverage formula.

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3

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
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Say your insane social calendar requires you to stay up for 24 hours straight, this dual-purpose foundation and concealer will have you covered night and day.

4

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation

 Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation

You can use this cool water-gel formula to achieve a flawless face, and then because summer equals tiny clothing, you can repurpose it to cover up any body blemishes.

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Shiseido UV Sun Compact Foundation SPF 36

 Shiseido UV Sun Compact Foundation SPF 36
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Ah, a powder foundation that won't feel gross when you inevitably start perspiring profusely. Its genius formula can be applied to wet or dry skin, offers a high SPF and comes in an on-the-go compact, making it perfect for tossing in your tote so you're set for seaside selfies and après-beach cocktails.

6

TOM FORD Tom Ford Waterproof Foundation & Concealer

Tom Ford Waterproof Foundation & Concealer
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Designed to stand up to most extreme of elements, this incredibly opaque multitasking makeup disguises everything from dark spots to tattoos (for visits to grandma's house?) without weighing you down.

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7

Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Foundation

Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Broad Spectrum SPF 18 Foundation

Keep your cool even if you're feeling less-than with this weightless foundation that sets like ink (hence the name) and keeps shine and sweat at bay all day.

8

Revlon ColorStay Makeup For Combo/Oily Skin

Revlon ColorStay Makeup For Combo/Oily Skin

A foundation that just won't budge. Unlike other foundations that smudge or rub off during the day, this formula stays put while working overtime to control oils. 

9

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15
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This oil-free (and vegan!) foundation is perfect for the driest of skin. The clay is the key to the long wear and the mineral-rich formula hydrates and nourishes dry skin. 

10

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

Workout, swim, run errands, sweat. This foundation will stay put. It's also super lightweight and non-acnegenic so it won't clog your pores. 

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Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation

Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation

Smashbox brings the shade and undertone range. Once you find your right match, the formula won't oxidize, meaning you don't have to worry about oxygen changing the formula color. 

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