Planning A Beach Holiday? Here's The Waterproof Hairstyle & Makeup You Need
Waterproof your beach holiday makeup look with these clever beauty buys
Water, sweat, and humidity can wreck havoc on our summer beach holiday hairstyle and makeup looks. And then there's the internal battle of whether to swim in that enticing pool with a margarita in hand – or maybe not to swim because who can emerge from the water as composed as a Baywatch babe?
Well, you can. Good thing is, we've got your covered with a comprehensive list of waterproof hair and makeup products along with easy-to-use tricks and tips to get you in tip-top shape for your first overseas beach holiday in two long years. Let's start packing:
Your hair is the first thing to give way on a humid day. Those natural curls will come out to play and the constant halo of fuzz and frizz just won't budge afterwards. You can, however, prep your hair with a few products to ensure that it stays in shape and frizz-free for a longer while at least.
Try:
Virtue Correct UnFrizz Cream ($57): This lightweight leave-in cream melts into your hair, smoothing pesky flyaways, defending against humidity, while repairing any damage done to the cuticle.
Philip Kingsley Finishing Touch Hairspray ($34.50): This fixing spray is the perfect balance of hold and flexibility, with powerful frizz control to leave hair smooth and shiny.
BaBylissPRO CryoCare TheColdBrush (US$149.99): It's a splurge, but for someone battling unruly frizzy locks regularly, cryotherapy for hair could be the answer. This world-first is like a cool shot of air for your scalp and locks which, like cry for the body, helps heal the hair – and, as an added bonus, cools you down after a scorching hot day out at the beach, too! The ColdBrush reaches freezing temperatures to actively transfer moisture from air to hair, leaving locks dramatically smoother, softer, and shinier while controlling frizz.
If you can't live without your makeup necessities like mascara, your base product, and perhaps your brows, then try something that has a supercharged formula that can stay put even after a dunk in the ocean or a sweaty run.
Try:
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Powder ($50): This is the face product you need if you're hitting the waters. Weightless, magnifying, blurring, sweat proof, and waterproof, this powder is practically life-proof for 11 hours!
Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal ($46): Turn all types of eye makeup and pencils waterproof with this clever fluid.
Ere Perez Beetroot Cheek & Lip Tint ($27): A cheek tint or stain will stay put all day compared to cream or powder blushes.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain in Black Cherry ($29): Choose your shade wisely, as this lightweight, matte stain doesn't budge.
Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D Waterproof ($47): Enriched with wax from hydrophobic blue lotus leaves, a lick of this mascara is like a raincoat for your lashes. It's also sweat- and smudge proof.
No matter how "normal" your skin type is, that oily-looking slick pops out of nowhere when you're in warmer weather – meaning your foundation prep and finish are key. Even if you love a dewy look, a mattifying product in some areas of your face will save your makeup from melting off in the heat and stop your glow from heading downwards into sweaty territory.
Try:
Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Skinscreen SPF50+ ($64): A favourite of ours, this sunscreen is the best wearable SPF we've tried. It's flawless under makeup and sensitive-skin friendly.
Revlon Oil-Absorbing Volcanic Roller ($15.29): It might look gimmicky but it's a wonder product when you're on the go! The real volcanic stone absorbs oil and keeps skin matte.
Paula's Choice Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish ($36): Used as either a primer or a finisher over foundation, this is also a great "spot" product to take care of oily zones. If you're using it over foundation, before blusher or powder, allow it to completely set first.
Text: Bauer Syndication