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There's nothing more frustrating than makeup that fades at the first sign of sweat, especially if you've spent a considerable amount of time perfecting your look.

Thankfully, beauty brands have met this challenge head-on, creating makeup products that withstand sweat and water. These offerings not only cater to active women but also provide essential support during scorching summers and humid days.

For women who embrace active lifestyles, makeup should enhance their beauty without sacrificing durability.  

Here are some standout options to keep you looking flawless through any activity:

1. Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer is a game-changer, providing a hydrating base that grips onto makeup for extended wear, claiming to keep makeup intact for up to 12 hours. Its lightweight formula ensures your makeup stays put through sweat and activity without feeling heavy.

Infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, it offers added hydration and a dewy finish, while blue agave extract effectively prevents makeup from melting, fading, or caking. This innovative primer combines the best of skincare and makeup technology to deliver a flawless, long-lasting glow.

2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation is a waterproof liquid foundation renowned for its long-lasting formula. With stay-in-place technology, it claims to offer 24-hour wear, resisting sweat, heat, and humidity. 

It is available in over 55 shades, ensuring color true results without looking gray on deeper skin tones. Offering buildable medium to full coverage, it feels lightweight and comfortable on the skin, eliminating the need for touch-ups throughout the day. It's the ultimate foundation for lasting confidence, perfect for busy lifestyles.

3. Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara

Say goodbye to raccoon eyes with Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara. This affordable gem delivers intense volume and length while resisting smudging and flaking, making it ideal for intense workouts or outdoor adventures.

With its exclusive fanning brush featuring 10 layers of bristles, the Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara unfolds layers of lashes for a full fan effect. This cult-favorite mascara ensures supple, separated lashes that never feel weighed down. Its fresh liquid formula captures lashes from root to tip, providing fanned-out volume without clumping.

Ophthalmologist-tested and suitable for contact lens wearers, Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara is the go-to choice for those seeking thick, voluminous lashes that last all day.

4. Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer

Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer is the go-to choice for achieving that sun-kissed glow without worrying about streaks or smudges. Infused with long-wearing Amazonian clay, this iconic matte bronzing powder offers buildable coverage and a matte finish that lasts all day, rain or shine.

This best-selling, multi-tasking vegan bronzer is beloved for its ability to bronze and contour flawlessly. Its moisture-rich formula ensures flake-free application and hours of pigmented wear, while the Amazonian clay helps to improve clarity and texture for healthy, glowing skin from the inside out.

5. Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray

Lock in your look with this fan-favorite Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray. Its patented Temperature Control Technology keeps makeup in place for up to 16 hours, ensuring your hard work doesn't go to waste, whether you're hitting the gym or dancing the night away.

Waterproof and smudge-proof, this setting spray is designed to withstand everything, from pool days to emotional moments. Its transfer-resistant formula claims to guarantee that your makeup stays where you applied it, while its cooling and refreshing properties prevent makeup meltdowns.