Best waterproof makeup for swimming, etc?

Use a tinted moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or above. Maybelline Great lash mascara and lipfinity don't come off.

Cover Girl Outlast lipstick.

go to qvc.com and order some dermablend,althought this is normally used to cover birth marks and scars it is possible to get a very natural cover and it is 100% waterproof.my sister uses it to cover up a tatoo she no longer likes and will not go swimming without it.

You can get permanent eyeliner, eyebrows and lipliner if this concerns you. Call your local Beauty School and ask who in your area is certified to do these procedures.

I have heard of the dermablend items also...they are supposed to be wonderful.

A friend has the permanent eyeliner and when we were on a hiking trip I could not believe how good she looked compared to the rest of us in the morning! If I weren't a wimp I'd do it, LOL!

Any eyeliners that don't come off?

By the way tried dying my eyelashes and that didn't work at all! You need a lot of eyelashes I guess!

I use Lancome waterproof eyeliner and mascara and it works great. I don't know if they have other waterproof products.

LOL. I am the same way. I have worn makeup to waterparks before.

I bought some stuff for a vacation last year. Clinique has "almost makeup" foundation which has great colors and feels very natural on (I use medium and am pretty light). It is oil-free and waterproof with SPF15 with lightweigt coverage.

They also have gel blush in different colors (I have honeyed red)which is fade proof. Says remove it with soap and water. It adds a hint of color again very natural.

Sometimes, it was hard to find Dermablend or Caremark in a color that looked natural and it is hard to take off. You will have to get a stronger cleanser to take it off. But I recognize that there are situations with scars and such where it is a godsend. I used it on my scars on my feet after bunion surgery for a couple of years.

I need good eye colors or eye liners which will last. I use my clinique smudge liner in violet (very pretty color) and just make sure I smudge it completely and remove excess before heading to the beach. It works ok.

I am 49. One of the joys of vacations, for me, is leaving that makeup bag at home. All I take is moisturizer and sunscreen.

Am I alone?

I with you, Sue. I like to take a vacation from my "morning routine" as well. Makeup and hair take so darn long, I don't want to waste time on vacation doing them when I can be out enjoying the fresh air. I have NEVER brought a hairdryer on vacation - screw that!!

SueH and suzanne, I'm guessing you are both married -- ??? Your husbands love you "as you are" and you might not feel a need to look "put together" at the beach/pool.
That's not meant as a disparaging remark, married women are hotties too, I just think single women feel more pressure to look "done" on vacation. You never know . . .

I just put globs of conditioner on my hair and slick it back into a bun, Elizebeth Arden SPF 30 for faces on my face, and a red SPF15 lipstick on and I'm set. I redo the conditioner after the beach and it keeps the salt water out of my hair.

Tansy, go to maccosmetisc.com and take a look at the studio line (even better if you have a MAC store where you live - not counter, but free standing store, this line is not available in dept. stores). They make a "Face and Body Foundation" that is very light and waterproof. As the name implies, it can be used for face and body (great stuff for models' legs on photo shoots). Minimal SPF (8, I think) but you can apply the foundation over a good moisturizer with hi SPF (I use Estee Lauder Daywear, excelent moisturizer with SPF 15). As eye-shadow goes, MAC makes a cream one (that dries in seconds), it comes in a tiny tube and it's called - what else? - MAC paints, definitely waterproof. There's a light champagne color (I wish I'd remember the name) that, if used lightly on the browbone and a bit on the lid makes a great eye-opener. Looks teriffic with a tan, also.
I'm with you with the bright red lipstick. (BTW, BeneFit makes a liquid stain that "does" cheeks and lips, lovely with a touch of gloss over it - not bright, more like "bitten lip" - lovely). Let me know if you have anymore questions. Good luck and have fun.

Hi, Tansy!
I love the tips this post generated. But if you're still wearing a bikini, girl, you won't have to worry about your face.
I always have problem with the waterproof mascaras once the moisturizing SPF gets wet! Any advice on that?
Now, I'm going to go make my list of summer "must haves!"

I lived by the beach for years. The best waterproof make up is a good tan and chapstick. Leave the rest at home unless you enjoy the moniker "Raccoon Eyes". *chuckle*

~ Sheryl

Tansy, I'm a never married hetero female who doesn't wear make up at the beach. I wear tons of sunscreen though to keep my pale skin from burning.

If I'm going scuba diving I wear my cruddiest swimsuit and don't worry about what others think. I also have a 'muck' level of clothing for canoeing.

instead of mascara, why not try Revlon's new Overtime Lash Tint. It's supposed to last for three days and all the beauty mags give it rave reviews. I'm definitely going to try it for the humid summer in DC.
(and there's a coupon in today's paper for it).

And, instead of foundation, maybe try some self-tanner first?

I'm also a snorkeler/diver and spend about a month a year in the Caribbean where it is extremely humid.
I know this will sound really vain, but I wear make-up even when diving.
I use self-tanner on my face, and there is a gel-based eye liner by Bobbi Brown that comes in a little pot that is great.
I also recommend Lipfinity lipstick, and have always used Maybelline's waterproof mascara, but I'm going to buy Lancome's new waterproof Definicils for my dive trip in April.
I am blonde and blue eyed, and not a "natural beauty," so I MUST wear make-up in order not to scare fellow divers (and fish
I've never been able to find a good foundation that didn't streak, and I tan everywhere except my face, so I just apply self tanner to face to match body as I get darker.

Tansy: Nope, I'm not married.

Dreamer2 is right...guys seem to care more about the bod than the face. With my big hat and sunglasses there's not much face to see anyway...LOL.

Where do you get the Bobbi Brown eye liner?

I have gone through so many mascaras, they always run! I just bought some clear mascara from Sephora that really thickens the lashes, without worrying about streaks!

I got mine at Nordstrom's (Bobbi Brown eyeliner.)
If you don't have one, most of the larger dept. stores carry it.
Or, I guess you could get it at nordstroms.com.

Hi Tansy,
I have found Lancome Aquacils waterproof mascara to be the best, never smudges!
Clinique has a gel blush called Black honey-very natural, doesn't wipe off. Bobbi Brown make-ups can be found in most 'good'department stores, Saks, Bloomingdales, Neimans, Nordstroms. Clinique has a line of cosmetics for the sun, SPF lip gloss etc. Clinique 'City Base' is 15 SPF..but will wash off or wipe off in the water.

Have fun!

I loved Aquacils. I have been told that they discontinued this product and am so bummed. Every time I find a great product - they do this. Lancome now has only 1 waterproof mascara a new one just like the definicils which I hate. Does not do much of anything for me. Who makes these decisions? People who don't wear the product obviously.

Nightowl,
I agree! Especially Lancome! They are constantly changing; I guess to have us buy new things. My favorite eye cream of all time was discontinued a few years ago. First only in the US, so I had my husband buy it up in bunches everytime he made a business trip to Europe. But then it was discontinued there, as well. Ah well... Those should be our biggest problems...

I do not wear makeup on vacation, but I do use sunscreen, and lots of it.

This is the best stuff I have ever used it makes you look good AND protects from the sun and is water and sweat resistant without clogging pores:

Clarins Creme Compacte Solaire Teintee.

It gives you skin a bronze effect, covers like a light foundation and does not sweat off. I love this product, its the size of a compact, with a mirrror and spounge. I am not a Dr., but I do not recommend getting too much sun espically on your face. I have been protecting my skin forever thats why at 42 I look 30! A tan fades but collegen is destroyed by sun damage, you cannot replace that! I highly recommend getting your body "sprayed" at a salon with self tanner. It looks natural, it lasts and is safe for your skin.

Sandyfeet - I agree! I was always ashamed of my freckles as a teenager so I used sunscreen on my face even as I tried to ROAST the rest of me. I still use sunscreen every morning of the year. Now I'm 38 and I get carded at bars and my husband HATES it when people think he's my Dad. I'm a big beleiver in sunscreen.

Tansy - I agree with the self-tan in place of base advice. As to lipstick, Urban Decay makes a lipstain, you might like the Brick REd color Bitten. Stila makes a lip rouge that stays on even longer (only 4 colors-looks like a magic marker). Both of these products will stay on while you shower! Smashbox makes a two in one thing that has a stain in one end and a clear gloss in the other. STays on almost as well and the gloss is fabulous. (but it's expensive and you don't get much) All this stuff is available through Sephora on-line if you don't live in a big city. For eye-makeup I recommend cool sun-glasses.

Suzanne and SueH, you are not alone. I am married, but my husband has always said he never would have married someone who's high maintenance. Once my hair's dried, I can be dressed and out of the house in 3 minutes.

I don't even wear makeup to work. Why would I wear it on vacation?

I honestly don't think that wearing makeup = high maintenance. I have fairly short hair -- in the morning, I put some pomade in, blow dry for under 3 minutes, and "tousle." Weekday (work) makeup routine is:
Moisturizer
Light foundation to even out skin
Curl lashes
Light coat of eyeshadow
Brush eyebrows
Mascara
Lip gloss

It takes me less than 15 minutes to put in contacts, dry hair, and put on makeup. I don't think that's high maintenance!

I wear more "fun" makeup when I go out at night, and often on vacation.

I know plenty of women who don't wear much makeup, but are very high maintenance -- long hair that they blow-dry for 25 minutes, taking 30 minutes to decide what to wear, the pantyhose, the heels, the jewelry.

Tansy, it's just those women who refuse to EVER leave the house or answer the door without make-up on that I consider high maintenance. (Cases in point: my mother once missed a flight because she wouldn't get out of the car at the airport until she had her make-up on. A friend once missed an important Fedex delivery that had to be signed for because she wouldn't let the Fedex guy see her make-up less).

But guess I'd also have to consider those who wear make-up to the beach or in the pool as high-maintenance. Also, can anyone explain to me those women who wear make-up to the gym, or while out running? It's just so bad for your skin.

I'm one of those people who can do the following in less than 30 minutes: shower, dry my hair (fairly long), put in contacts and such, eat, and brush my teeth. The last time I bought make-up was in 1997.

I wear something over my face(tinted moisturizer with an SPF) if not just to block the pores from getting dirt in them. I always wear red lipstick and wear it to the beach and to work out.

Good point, Ann41. I would NEVER miss a flight because I needed to put makeup on!

I agree with you about makeup at the gym. Very very bad for the skin. I know, I know, I'll be sweating at the beach, too, but that's not my INTENT. I'll be lounging under a palapa with a straw hat on, not running 10 miles an hour on a treadmill. And I don't take a lot of pictures while at the gym.

I actually don't consider it high maintenance for me. I have been laid off for 2 years and don't put on makeup everyday. But, when I do go out or to the beach I wear makeup and it's because I feel good when I do. It enhances my looks and I do have good skin. I also am 42 and look a lot younger. I don't "bake" in the sun, I just like to enjoy some time at the pool or beach on vacation. I do use sunscreen!!! I also agree that self tanning is the way to go - as far as the spray on I haven't done it yet but it sounds like Fantasy Tan is the way to go! Hopefully, they won't discover that it causes cancer or something else ... LOL. When I do get ready, I do the makeup and blow out my hair and I can get everything done in 45 minutes from shower to makeup to hair to getting dressed.

I'm in the camp of thinking that makeup, or foundation anyway, is out of place at the beach, pool and yes Ann41, THE GYM, and running! Yuck. They look so silly. I'll wear water proof mascara and brownie-shades of lipstick, but no more--and when the lipstick wears off, it's just plain gone...no fixin' it! Something appears a little "off" when someone is all nicely put together at the beach/pool. That's one place where natural, healthy looks seem to go hand in hand and look great.

Tansy,

I know in my original post I chuckled and told you to just get a good tan and pack some chapstick. But then I started reading the thread and thought, "pictures! yikes!". The photo part never occured to me!

So yesterday I stopped by the store and picked up some of the Maybelline Great Lash waterproof mascara that was recommended here. I've worn it today, laid in the sun, hosed myself down, etc. and so far it's run and smudge proof. If the pool were open, I'd try it with a swim... but it's not warm enough here yet! lol

So whoever recommended it, thanks. I'm leaving for Scotland in 6 weeks and there's always rain in the forecast. Since I will have pictures galore, this mascara is definitely going with me!

~ Sheryl

~ Sheryl

Hey OO, I was doing step aerobics yesterday at the gym and the lady next to me not only had full battle makeup on and jewelry a swishing she smelled like she fell in a vat of Chanel #5.

have you thought about this scenerio? I wear make-up to work most every day. I often work out mid morning or at lunch at Curves. I don't go to the trouble of wiping off my make-up before I go, so maybe I am one of those women you see with make-up on. I also don't take my earrings off, but I do remove my watch and ring.

Come to think of it, I hit the gym after work and also wear a full face of makeup.

This gal is a stay at home mom like the rest of us. She always looks like she is going out for the evening when she comes into step class at 9 am. The perfume is what really gets me, it is enough to knock you over. I don't know if she is trying to cover her bo or what.

Hey Go-Buy some of those baby wipes. They are gentle enough to use on your face. Quick way to remove makeup before you hit the gym.

Ah, the gym. There are people who illegally park in a fire lane to save 20 feet of walking before they get on the treadmill at the gym I belong to.

Then there are the people on the eliptical machine talking on their cell phones.

Maddening.

Lol, I have seen the "girls" at the gym, who walk on the treadmills while talking on the phone, then off to a long lunch to award themselves for all the hard work
I am afraid, I am one of those people who if walking on a treadmill, must not talk or watch tv, otherwise, I will fall off~

gracie and GoTravel, I also work out at lunch and/or after work, and I ALWAYS take off my makeup before working out! At least, everything except mascara (if it's water-resistant)!

Granted, you can see from my earlier post that I don't wear a lot of makeup to work, but even so, that foundation, eyeshadow, powder, whatever, comes OFF. It is so so bad for your skin to wear makeup and sweat!

Maybe you two are blessed with fantastic skin, but otherwise start bringing some cleaning cloths (and your makeup bag, if you work out at lunch). Makeup + sweat = clogged pores!

Maybe I'm not working out hard enough, or maybe I am just fortunate, but I don't sweat at all on my face when I work out, so I see no need to take my make-up off before I work out.

I'm glad you asked this question Tansy! as I am going on vacation for the first time in years to Florida of all places and I wanted to know about some waterproof make up since I will be in pools and beaches.. I have hirsutism its where you have more hair on your body than normal girls I've had it for a few years and its embarassing more my face than anything because I have to tweeze or shave sigh anyway im glad I ran across this post! I can now hide whats left after removing the hair without worrying that everyone is looking at me its a hard thing to deal with especially with so many women without this problem .. I guess everyone has their own reason of why they need cover up for the beach etc.. and this is one of them but again thanks guys for posting so many products I cant wait to get my list of things to buy for june

Cin

CiD - I have that too. Epilators are your friend. I have a small one designed esspecially for faces. It doesn't exactly feel pleasant, but it isn't too bad and it is MUCH better than shaving. It will keep you from getting razer burn, stuble, and everything else that comes along with shaving. I do my face every couple of weeks, tweezing a bit in between to get the bigger hairs that pop up out of nowhere.

For my arms, I just bleach the hair occasionally with a Sally Hansen product - I don't worry about removing the hair, but since my hair is dark and I am fair, bleaching it really helps minimize the look.

My legs and bikini have always been my biggest challenge. Several years ago I had laser hair removal, which really cut down on the hair I have on my legs. Some still grows, but it is so much less. I use an epilator to take care of the remaining hair. Since hair grows in cycles rather than all at once, I generally use the epilator once a week in the summer and every 2-3 weeks in the winter. I never never never in a million years thought I could have smooth legs, but now I do.

If you trim down the hair on your arms first, you can also use your epilator on your arms.
For you face, try waxing. It leaves your skin soft and smooth.