10 Melt-Proof Beauty Products to Help You Survive 'Heat Dome'
Lightweight, longwear formulas for sweltering summer days.
The recent phenomenon known as heat dome is not a good look on anyone. Even five minutes of outdoor time is enough to render anyone a sweaty mess. Hair is a lost cause during these jungle-like conditions, but you can save face by preventing makeup from literally melting off your face. The newest longwear formulas promise hours upon hours of staying power. Even as sweat pours off you, these sweat-, humidity-, summer-proof formulas aren't going anywhere.
Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner
Whip up a cat eye that stays sharp no matter what how high the humidity levels with this fine-tipped liquid liner pen. (In honor of the Rio Olympics, why not go for the gold?)
$22, urbandecay.com
Stila Stay All Day Matteificent Lipstick
This lipstick promises the budge-proof finish of typical matte formulas without the unpleasant drying effect, thanks to an infusion of argan and castor oils.
$22, sephora.com
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Liquid Cushion Compact
Cushion compacts are the best foundation innovations of late (Thanks Korea!) and this one is perfectly suited for sweltering summers with its oil-free formula, refreshing cooling effect, and matte finish.
$47, sephora.com
Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Powder
Summer is your time to shine, but not in a good way. To kick the slick, set foundation with a dusting of this oil-free, mattifying powder.
$10.99, ulta.com
Clinique Lash Power Flutter-to-Full Mascara
The customizable mascara allows you to take lashes from defined to drama queen, but without smearing or streaking.
$21, clinique.com
Sephora Contour Brushed Metal Gel Waterproof Eyeliner
Oooh shiny! Metallic eyes are big for fall but this molten liner makes a case for giving it a go now.
$14, sephora.com
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Brow Gel
Sweaty brow? No problem. A combo of beeswax and wax gellants in this brow gel means your bold arches will stay defined, without product running to the rest of your eye area.
Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Crème
Because it's a bummer when you spend the time to carefully camouflage zits, circles, and various other imperfections only to have them reappear when your concealer pulls a disappearing act. A lightweight formula that's also long-wear is a no-brainer.
$26, sephora.com
Too Faced Sketch Marker Liquid Art Liner
Consider your eyelids a canvas and these Japanese Calligraphy Pen-inspired liners, available in pastels to neons, your medium. Go crazy!
$20, toofaced.com
e.l.f. Makeup Lock & Seal
If your absolute favorite can't-live-without-it makeup can't stand the heat, just make it so by mixing it with smudge-proofing sealant.
$3, ulta.com
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