Beach Beauty Ideas

ByLisa Dworkin Hours

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Being at the beach takes a toll on our model perfect looks. The heat and the humidity and the sun and the sand. It’s a rough life. The good news is there are beauty products to help us look our best at the beach! Read on for the best beach beauty ideas.

Face

Foundation

Waterproof foundation makeup for swimming and other water sports (or for just vegging on the beach and “glowing” in the sun) is an essential item for your beach beauty regimen. What’s the best waterproof foundation makeup for swimming and other beach activities? First and foremost, it’s either formulated with sunscreen or you apply foundation and sunscreen.

The following products appeared in multiple searches for the best waterproof foundation:

  • Covermark Foundation Women’s #1 SPF 30 Waterproof Concealing Make-Up
  • Mac Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
  • Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation
  • TOM FORD Waterproof Foundation & Concealer
  • Dermacol Make-up Cover Water-Proof & Hypoallergenic
  • tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer

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Eyes

Why stop at the skin on your face? Your eyes are the mirror to your soul. They should look their best too. What’s the best waterproof eye makeup?

Mascara

Of all the types of waterproof makeup available, waterproof mascara is the easiest to find. These are some favorites:

  • Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara (my personal favorite)
  • Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Mascara
  • Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara
  • Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Waterproof Mascara
  • Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara
  • Tarte’s Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara
  • Covergirl Lashblast Volume Waterproof Mascara

Eyeliner

  • MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner (Allure Best of Beauty 2016 Award Winner and the waterproof eyeliner I use)
  • tarte Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner (Allure Best of Beauty 2016 Award Winner)
  • Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner (Allure Best of Beauty 2014 Award Winner)
  • Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner
  • Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
  • Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner
  • Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

Eye Shadow

  • Guerlain ‘Summer Shadow’ Cream Waterproof Eyeshadow
  • Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadow
  • MAKE UP FOREVER Aqua Cream Eyeshadow
  • Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
  • Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow

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Lips

Lips dry out quickly and burn easily in the sun. For moist, kissable lips try any, or all, of these tinted lip products:

  • COVER FX Perfect Pencil (Allure Best of Beauty 2016 Award Winner)
  • ArtDeco Soft Lip Liner Waterproof
  • Supergoop! Perk Up! Lip & Cheek Color Treat Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 (I use it and love it)
  • Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Lipcolor with SPF 12
  • Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother with SPF 20
  • Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
  • Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm SPF 10
  • Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25
  • Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick SPF 15
  • Perricone MD No Lipgloss Lipgloss SPF 15
  • SEPHORA COLLECTION Rouge Balm SPF 20
  • ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15

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Hair

Sun, sand, and water can play havoc on our hair, so how can we keep it looking its best? By using one – or more – of these products:

  • Bumble and bumble Surf Infusion (I love this and use it every day, not only at the beach)
  • Ouai Memory Mist
  • Alterna Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Rehab Deep Hydration Masque
  • Bumble and bumble Color Minded UV Protective Styling Balm
  • Ojon Rare Blend Protecting Treatment
  • PHYTO PHYTOPLAGE Protective Sun Oil
  • drybar Hot Toddy Heat & UV Protectant
  • AVEDA Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
  • Living proof Restore Instant Protection Spray
  • ALTERNA BAMBOO BEACH 1 MINUTE RECOVERY MASQUE
  • SHU UEMURA ESSENCE ABSOLUE Oil-In-Cream

Summary

Today’s beauty products help us look our best at the beach with a minimal amount of effort needed. Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s waterproof makeup foundation for swimming and sunning, waterproof eye makeup, waterproof lip liners, lipsticks and glosses with UVA and UVB protection, and beachy hair products to protect our hair and make it prettier at the same time.

To many joyful beach experiences!

— Lisa Dworkin

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