The Best Waterproof Makeup That Won’t Budge This Summer

This magic wand (available in 30 shades!) delivers a rich dose of color in a glide-on formula that proved to be practically bulletproof, lasting longer than all other liquid lipsticks assessed by the GH Beauty Lab. According to digital imaging done by the GH lab, the creamy liquid resisted fading for five hours and stayed on lips even after testers sipped hot drinks.

Tester's take: "It looked fresh the whole day, through a meal and snack—virtually none came off," one raved. Another's review: "It's my new favorite lip color." 

CoverGirl's cult-favorite mascara gives you lavish lashes with incredible staying power. This under-$10 pick was the best waterproof mascara in the GH Beauty Lab’s evaluations, adding volume, length and separation—all without smudging or flaking. When water was added to the mix, it excelled in resisting smearing and running. With an extra-large brush and small plastic bristles, it's easy to apply, plus it comes in three shades—Black, Very Black, and Black Brown. 

Tester's take: “While cutting onions, the tears came, but the mascara stayed put.”

Skeptical about liquid liner's staying power? Try this super-fine tipped pen right along your lash line for a clean, defined look. Stila’s user friendly liquid liner was the overall winner in the GH Beauty Lab's waterproof eyeliner study. It earned a near perfect score in our water resistance testing and consumers echoed its performance as well, noting that it “stayed put all day" — just like the name claims.  

Tester's Take: "Creating a winged-liner look felt effortless (and sometimes it takes multiple tries), thanks to the ease of application."

When developing these creamy sticks, Cargo had testers wear them while swimming to make sure they'd withstand anything. On dry land, they hold up just as well. This eyeshadow stick will resist just about anything you throw at it, and comes in eight different shades (and our editor loves the Swimmables Lipstick, too).

Tester's take: "The scribble-on stick didn't fade or crease during a long workday. The colors are rich and layer well, and they glide on so nice and smooth." 

This blendable concealer (with an easy-to-apply crayon tip) helps hide everything from dark circles to stubborn breakouts, but it won't fade away fast. With a yellow shade to hide dark circles and a green shade to correct redness, this concealer's got you covered, literally — and it won't budge until you decide to take it off.

Tester’s Take: “I’m forever searching for a concealer that hides my dark circles without my having to reapply it by mid-afternoon. This brilliant little stick went way past that, lasting all the way through my evening spin classes.”

NYX's matte lipstick will give you a foolproof application at a nice price. Available in pretty, vibrant hues, this lip color holds its own through the messiest meals and hottest days—no reapplying necessary. One application is all you need to brighten your smile. 

Tester’s Take: “I swiped on this rich, creamy lipstick at 8 a.m. and the color stayed fresh and bright through breakfast, lunch, and dinner — without any touch-ups! I even fell asleep with it on and woke up the next day with a pretty tint on my mouth.”

This precise pencil allows you to draw either a crisp line or a flawless flick of liner to define eyes. Bonus: the attached built-in brush is the best smudger. No matter how you choose to wear it, the color doesn't dull. With a whopping 29 shades available, your eyeliner will stay all day no matter what color you're feeling.

Tester’s Take: “While on vacation, I applied this pencil every morning before hitting the beach. After hours in the sun and dips in the sea, it didn’t budge. But with makeup remover, it came off easily.”

With this full-coverage foundation, a little goes a long way. After using just a tiny pea-size drop, skin look evened out, with a seamless, satiny finish. This waterproof formula comes in a wide range of shades and will outlast even your most athletic summer activities.

Tester’s Take: “My foundation usually begins to fade or cake within a few hours. But this lightweight cream kept my skin looking smooth and healthy from morning until night, right through an intense, three-hour hike in 90-degree weather.”