No one likes smudgy mascara at the beach—at least not before Labor Day. We could, of course, just go bare-faced—but why go makeup-free when you can wear electric blue liner (à la Nadine Lustre) and highlighter? To ensure that you’re makeup doesn’t end up a sloppy mess like margarita you left out in the sun, here are our picks for waterproof makeup.
BROW WOW.
For many Filipinas, beautiful brows are a must, even at the beach. WUNDERBROW (P1600) is the latest brow product to enter the game. This UK import uses PermafixGel Technology to create beautiful and long-lasting brows (and by long-lasting, we mean it will stay on for days). On clean brows, fill in the sparse area of your brows using the paintbrush and then blend using the accompanying spoolie applicator. The product comes in 5 colors, ranging from blonde to jet black.
LIP MAGIC.
Who says you can’t wear red lipstick at the beach? Not one-time MEGA cover star Arci Muñoz, who proves that a bold lip looks striking while basking under the sun. Try CARGO Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick (P995) in Portofino, a vivid warm red lip color. Make sure to prep lips by using a lip scrub and slicking on a layer of balm.
SKIN IN.
Want all eyes on you? Then slather on the highlighter. Shine like a diamond under the sun or by the waves. Try a MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Color Paint (P1450) in Lustrous White, Iridescent Copper Gold and Iridescent Warm Beige. These cream eye shadows can double as highlighters when sheered out. The extra sparkle in their formulas also help in creating a summer glow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA’s waterproof makeup picks are WunderBrow (P1600) for brows, CARGO Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick (P995) in Portofino for lips, and MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Color Paint (P1450) as an eyeshadow and highlighter. The feature positions them as ways to avoid smudgy makeup at the beach.
WunderBrow (P1600) is a UK import that uses PermafixGel Technology, which MEGA says stays on for days. On clean brows, fill in sparse areas with the paintbrush end and blend with the spoolie applicator. The product comes in five colors, ranging from blonde to jet black.
CARGO Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick (P995) in Portofino is a vivid warm red. MEGA cites Arci Muñoz, a one-time MEGA cover star, as proof that a bold lip looks striking under the sun, and advises prepping lips with a lip scrub and a layer of balm.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Color Paint (P1450) comes in Lustrous White, Iridescent Copper Gold, and Iridescent Warm Beige. These cream eye shadows can double as highlighters when sheered out, and MEGA says the extra sparkle in their formulas helps create a summer glow.
MEGA says no one likes smudgy mascara at the beach, and suggests waterproof makeup instead of going bare-faced. It points to electric blue liner, as worn by Nadine Lustre, and highlighter as examples of bold beach looks that can stay put in the heat and water.
