Despite the wind, sand, sun, and water, your beach makeup can still look flawless. Let's face it, we're not going to all the trouble of putting on makeup only to hope it fades within a couple of hours; we want it to last. So what are you supposed to do when you have the natural elements working against you to strip your skin of your perfectly applied products? The following are some ways to keep your makeup on point even during the hottest beach days.







Use a Tinted Moisturizer
A tinted moisturizer, such as the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen, $44, should absolutely be in your arsenal of must-have beach makeup. It can help you have the flawless dewy look without the hassle, and you don't even have to use foundation which can tend to feel too heavy out in the hot sun. Opt for one that features significant SPF action. Dermatologists recommend SPF 30 at the very least.



Use sunscreen
Speaking of SPF, apply sunscreen like the Coola Eco-Lux Pina Colada Sunscreen Spray, $36, at least 30 minutes before going out and give it time to sink in; reapply it throughout the day.



Additionally, use an SPF lip balm that's going to tint your lips while protecting them from getting burned. The Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, $8.49, is one option to consider.



Get Your Brows in Order
Filling in your eyebrows can change the entire look of your face, but you don't want to start out with beautiful brows only to have them take a turn for the worse halfway through your beach day. It's for this reason that you should reach for waterproof eyebrow gel. Think M.A.C. Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set, $17, as it has staying power through both sweat and swimming.



Use a Serum Primer
If you've never used a serum primer before, one like NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer, $17, can be life-changing. Essentially, you'll have the power of a primer teaming up with the lightweight serum and all its benefits. This makes it one fabulous beach makeup product.



Use the right mascara
You have two options that can work when it comes to mascara. The first is to use the obvious waterproof mascara, but there's not always an absolute guarantee that you won't see some color under your eyes or flakes on your cheeks, especially if you're sweating profusely and going in and out of the water. Another option is to go with clear mascara that no one ever has to know about. The choice is yours as to your preference. The Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara, $6.49, and the Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara, $6.65, are two tried-and-true classics to consider.

When it comes to rocking beach makeup, it's typically ideal to go with the less-is-more approach for the pure fact that you probably want to be enjoying the sun, sand, and swimming without worrying about what your makeup is doing. Regardless of what makeup you choose to sport, trust that you're still going to look absolutely amazing.