These are the internet’s favourite sweat-proof makeup products
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WORDS BY LUCY ANDREWS AND IZZY WIGHT
Don’t sweat it.
There’s something very trustworthy about a person who leaves a product review. They’ve tried it, contemplated the results and gone to the effort of typing out a comprehensive (more or less) summary of their experience.
Granted, sometimes it’s because the reviewer is petty and needs to take their anger out on the internet (the time my Amazon garlic press was simply not pressing) – but for the most part, reviews are left for the greater good of the online shopping community.
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Regardless, I will never invest in a beauty or skincare product without a thorough scroll through the comment section. It saves me a lot of impulse purchase regrets and most of the time, the people know what they’re talking about. How else am I supposed to distinguish a ‘shimmery finish’ from a ‘greasy smear’?
And speaking of grease, it’s no secret that summer in Australia makes even the tiniest of pores perspire. Sweat-proof makeup is an essential – particualrly for those with oily or combination skin. Tired of my makeup melting off, I decided to trawl the internet to find some of the best no-sweat makeup products. Here are the beauty crowds top-rated picks.
Mac Cosmetics Stack Waterproof Mascara
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Star rating: 4.3 of 287 reviews on Mecca
Mac made waves back in March of 2022 with the release of its viral Stack Mascara. Since then, the product has garnered a cult following and become a lash staple for beauty junkies both on and offline. Its waterproof version is still continuously buildable and clump-resistant, but with the benefits of 24-hour smudge resistance. As one reviewer writes, “I am highly active and sweat a lot. This is the only waterproof mascara that looks decent and lasts a long time.”
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Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil
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Star rating: 4.7 of 67 reviews on Mecca
As a girl who has succumbed to tweezing her brow ends, nothing is more valuable than a brow pencil that really stays. The Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting pencil uses a waxy tip to secure pigment to both hair and skin. The powder-to-wax formula mimics the look of hair, creating clean-yet-soft lines. “I’ve used this for four years and it’s my go-to brow product,” one reviewer writes. “[You] can get nice defined lines and the brush blends it into the hairs well. Stays all day, [for] eight-plus hours. Love it!”
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Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek and Lip Tint
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Star rating: 4.2 out of 2597 reviews on Sephora
A longtime makeup favourite for a reason, Benefits Benetint is the sweatproof alternative to a liquid blush (or lipstick) on those ultra-hot days. It’s a multi-use, highly buildable pigment designed to be used anywhere on the face for a flush of sunkissed – not sunburnt – colour. “I have always had a problem with my blush not lasting all day, but with this I have never had that problem,” one review reads. “It’s the perfect tint for both your cheeks and lips and is such a good product for a natural makeup look.”
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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray
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Star rating: 4.4 out of 3060 reviews on Sephora
No sweat-proof beauty roundup would be complete without the final step – a heavy-duty setting spray. This alcohol-free version from Milk locks in makeup for up to 12 hours while maintaining a natural, breathable glow. On long days, use it between steps for extra staying power. As one reviewer writes, “[It] looked so fresh and dewy without being greasy. It really does provide hydration and longevity, unlike any setting spray I’ve tried before.”
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Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
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Star rating: 4.3 out of 2965 reviews on Mecca
It’s not always easy to find buildable, blurring coverage that can last through soaring temperatures. With over 30 shades available, Too Faced’s Born This Way Foundation smooths over pores and imperfections with a matte – but never drying – finish. “This is my favourite foundation,” one reviewer writes. “It doesn’t feel heavy and lasts during the day or night. It has a natural finish and doesn’t make my skin oily.”
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