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Heat, humidity, and sweat are no match for these primers, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and more.

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Promising reviews: "This liner lasts through Texas heat. If I fall asleep with it on, it will be there in the morning when I wake up. My eyelids are often oily and this one doesn’t smudge." —April Winders

""FINALLY!!!! I finally found the holy grail of all liquid liners!! Just hurry up and buy it. You will not regret it." —HelloMellow

Get it from Amazon for $19.20+ (available in 10 shades).

Promising reviews: "I love love love this stuff! I have a hard time finding the right shade, but this is perfect. A little goes a long way. I use this instead of a full-face foundation. It blends out effortlessly and leaves a natural skin finish. Stays on through stress, sweat, and touchy-feely kids. It’s my favorite product rn, I’ve been using it for about three months. I highly suggest y’all give it a try. Creamy, full coverage, blends like a dream, great for no-makeup makeup AND a full beat! I’m picky about my products and have been on a new journey to find which makeup products work for me as I get back into the workforce. This is officially a staple." —Hannah

"I purchased this to use with my foundation, but I ended up using it instead with my sarah V tinted sunscreen and it looks great. It gives a great glow and Dewey finish and the shade matches my skin true to the picture on Amazon. I didn’t notice any fragrance and it didn’t irritate my sensitive skin, which is a big bonus for me. I wore this in Mexico where it was hot and humid and it was easy to apply but lasted all day long with no primer and no setting spray." —Marie

Get it from Amazon for $31.30+ (available in 35 shades).

Promising review: "I’ve been using this mascara, and it’s most definitely perfect. First off—the lengthening power is legit, especially if also using the primer but you don’t even have to. My lashes look noticeably longer with just one coat, almost looks like I’m actually wearing falsies. It also gives nice definition without clumping, which is a must. If you want that bold, night-out lash, you’ll need to layer it or pair with the primer. It stays put all day—no flaking or smudging, even after hours in heat and humidity. The best part is the price. Best value for the money. If you’re looking for lashes that look like falsies and stay put all day—this one delivers. Would recommend a thousand times." —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in four shades and in three-packs).

And check out our full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review for more details.

Promising review: "Love this mascara. Wore all day while setting up catering on a fairly hot New York day and zero black under my eyes. Love the applicator, prevents lashes from clumping. Could have gotten away with only one coat. Washed off easily in the shower with soap, no need to use makeup remover before hand. Highly recommend." —Amber

"Florida hot weather, camping, boating approved. The pictures are from before we got on the water, until Sunday, when we got off the water. I wore this boating and swimming all day Saturday, camped Saturday night, and then boating Sunday again. It was 95 degrees in Florida and it stayed on pretty well." —Becky Fassel

Get it from Amazon for $10.82+ (available in 10 shades). 

This is silicone free, fragrance free, oil free, noncomedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin. To use, dispense a quarter of a dropper into your hand and apply like a serum. Note that on application, the shade may appear lighter but after 30–60 seconds, it'll adjust to its true color. Because it's silicone-free, natural separation may occur. This is normal and it'll be fixed when applied to skin. Plus, you can recycle the bottle! Learn how to here.

Promising reviews: "Holy grail for me, no foundation needed! My over-70 dry skin loves it! I first bought it as an spf after watching Youtuber and dermatologist Dr Dray demo. I wanted that pretty, glowy look and I got it! I quickly quit wearing foundation and added Ilia concealer (websight recommended perfect concealer color based on my tinted spf serum color). Enjoying the lighter feel, especially during hot and humid Dallas weather. No scent that I can detect. Great find!" —Suzeanna

"Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint is amazing. I live on an island where it gets very hot and humid and this manages to give me good coverage that is light weight all the while staying on in an extreme climate. It both looks and feels like my real skin!" —Ellie

Get it from Amazon for $48 (available in 26 shades).

Promising review: "This is my everyday “go to” palette for the past three years. It is so versatile. The colors are buildable so that I can use this palette for day and evening looks. The colors last all day, I often wear the color for 16 hours and the look is fresh all day, even in humid weather. I use a finishing spray, which probably contributes to my make-up staying fresh all day. The pigment is exceptional which makes the product volume last for a long, long time. I like this palette so much that I’m on my second one! I’ve also used this palette for photos. It is that good." —knowledgeraider

Promising review: "This works great! My makeup never smudges or creases even on hot days. Highly recommend this if you have difficultly keeping your eye makeup look good. When using this my eye makeup looks the same at night as it did in the morning." —SarahM

Check out TikToker @rachelldaguanno showing how it works best with only one small dot!

Promising reviews: "A must buy. I usually do not comment about products very often, but I loved the product so much that I wanted to share my experience. It is highly pigmented …Just a dot is enough for one side. I read a lot positive comments before I bought it and honestly speaking it is one of the Best blushes I have owned in years. Colour tried: worth true rose. A must try product. It lasts all day even after a very humid day." —divkc

"This is my fav blush ever!!! it’s pigmented, has great shades, and it lasts all day (even in the summer when it’s hot and humid). this blush is 100% worth the hype!!" —hali111

Get it from Sephora for $25 (available in 11 radiant shades and four matte shades, as well as in mini sizes). 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this eyebrow soap kit! My brows have never looked so full and fluffy. The soap gives a natural, feathery finish that lasts all day, even in humid weather. I used to spend so much time filling in my brows, but now they look naturally polished without any extra effort. The kit is easy to use, and everything you need is included. Definitely worth it if you want long-lasting, beautiful brows at home!" —Amanda Diaz

Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in packs of one or two).

Promising review: "This was a Prime Day recommendation and I took a chance! In short, great product for the. money. My favorite lip stain is a water based one and no longer available. This is not at all like that, but a lip color that is very highly pigmented (I got the red color) It has to be applied carefully, and since it comes with a sponge tip. For more precise application, I used a lip brush. No problem...it stays in place, doesn't bleed. I will say it looked great immediately. Matte, which is the trend now. I continue to wear my mask, and I could NOT believe it absolutely did NOT transfer on the mask, even after being outdoor for hours in 90 degrees with 90 percent humidity! That is amazing as all my other 3x more expensive lipsticks did transfer to the mask (hated). Another benefit is while this is long lasting, it doesn't make your lips dry. You can feel it, but it is not bothersome (I'm super picky). Going on, it has a tiny bit of a flavor, so light that I can't even identify it, but it is pleasant, but it immediately fades. I personally don't want flavored lips. I would bill this a a long-wearing lip color, not a true lip stain. It is a GREAT product for the money. Don't hesitate to give it a go." —NYC

Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in 37 shades).

Promising review: "This product was PERFECT! I wore this for a recent Disney trip and it lasted all day long even in the humid 97 degree Disney Florida weather! I got so many compliments on it. I ordered the Plum On and the Bronzed Bell and ended up liking the Bronzed Bell the best. It gave my eyes and makeup such a fun pop and brightness. This is perfect if you are looking for some sparkles and glitter with little fall-out and all-day wear, even in super hot humid weather!" —Jean

Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This stuff is incredible for my summer oily skin. For the longest time, I used the Makeup Forever Shine Control primer (which worked great, but I was tired of paying $40+ for a primer). I’m 28, a professional, and live in Florida. I can confidently say that this Elf primer lasts me an entire 10hr work day followed by after work happy hr and well into the night if needed. It goes on great, holds my makeup in place, and doesn’t dry out or irritate my skin. I wait about a minute after applying the primer before following with my foundation. Overall, I would 100% recommend this product to anyone looking for a reasonably priced and effective primer." —racheyrach03

Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I lived in Florida and love this stuff, enough said! Lol you cannot wear heavy makeup in the summer. This was my go to when I had to keep it light. The texture is beautiful, dewy and lightweight." —Crystal Veiga

Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in two sizes and four shades and in multipacks). 

Promising reviews: "Best lip glow I have ever had. Keeps your lips looking natural without them feeling coated and heavy like some lip gloss." —Sharon Rotando

"This is seriously the best lip and cheek stain I've ever used. It has a beautiful peach tint that lasts long, even when it's humid." —margaret grant

Get it from Amazon for $26.40+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "I get it. I genuinely get the hype behind this product. It's AMAZING. It is the ONLY sunscreen that I've ever tried that applies like, feels like, behaves like, and wears like an actual primer. Because I am only slightly darker in skin tone than freshly fallen snow, I wear sunscreen year around. This stuff WORKS, year around, regardless of my skin being dry (winter) or sweaty (summer), and makes my makeup last all day without pilling, oxidizing, clumping, or streaking. So to whatever chemical nerd geniuses that work at Supergoop that came up with this product? WELL DONE. This pasty pale girl salutes you." —Amazon Customer

"I've searched high and low for something i can use daily that isn't greasy and won't clog my sensitive, acne-prone skin. This is IT. It glides on, is perfect under makeup, and it's clear so there is no white cast. I've gone through like 6 of these already because I use it on my face, neck, and chest daily. I adore this brand. Their daily "PLAY" sunscreen is great for your arms, too." —baybell26

Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in three sizes and in two-packs).

Promising review: "Ok listen, I don’t EVER write reviews so take this one from me. I’ve never had luck with tinted sunscreens or BB creams. The sunscreens always got really oily on me very quickly and the bb creams never had the coverage I wanted. I ordered this on a whim shortly before I had to take a work trip where I’d be out in the south Texas heat all day for a week. Let me tell you, she PERFORMED!! I had only had a few min to get ready in the morning and this made it so easy. I put it on with my hands like regular sunscreen. A couple of dabs of concealer under the eyes a little blush and some powder. So quick and easy and it held ALL day in the STX heat and humidity!!! At the end of the day I was not oily at all! It was amazing. And the coverage is awesome!! So so good. For me it was definitely a medium to full coverage probably more on the full since I put a lot to protect my skin from the sun. I didn’t get any sunburn either. I’m an oily girl and I’m just so impressed by this!! I will continue to buy and use for work now since I never have time for a full face of makeup and this makes it so quick and easy. With the blush and concealer plus powder it looks beautiful honestly. I do think they need more shade range but luckily this shade worked for me. Wasn’t orange or anything which I feel most tinted sunscreens are. Just try this!! You’ll love it!" —AK

Get it from Amazon for $14.90 (available in seven shades and in two-packs).

Promising review: "The Milani Setting Spray + Primer, Make It Last Original has become my go-to for flawless makeup days! I love how this 3-in-1 formula primes, hydrates, and sets my makeup all at once, saving me time without compromising on performance. The natural finish looks fresh and radiant—not cakey or heavy—and the addition of niacinamide is a huge bonus for keeping my skin hydrated and calm throughout the day. My makeup stays put for hours, even through humidity and long workdays. The 2.03 fluid ounce size is perfect for travel or everyday use, and the spray mist is fine and evenly distributed. If you want a multitasking product that locks in your look while caring for your skin, this is a fantastic choice!" —Tiffany Wright

Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in various formulas, including dewy, matte, SPF, and microfine, and in multipacks).

Promising review: "I love, love, love this product! Creamy and glowy. I use it as a cream blush, on my lids, and on my lips. Such a pretty color. Blends incredibly well and holds up as a blush even in humidity or through sweat. Buildable. Gives a dewy/shiny highlighted look that's great for adding luminosity and brightening on mature skin." —Sarah S

Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in seven shades).

Promising reviews: "I would give my firstborn and last for this. I’m obviously kidding, but I do love this so much! This is the only powder I use and has been for years. I can’t even explain how many times I’ve repurchased this." —SmalyChham

"my holy grail makeup product especially if you have oily skin like me!! lasts me sooo long Ive had this since last summer and its still going strong. where i live it can get humid but this locks in my makeup so well" —caaiitlinn

"WOW! This setting powder from HUDA Beauty is truly incredible. Not only is it a super fun name to say, but it has good staying powder. It is still kind of under wraps, but I am participating in the next season of Survivor and have been using this for my training, and it is so incredible, even when I'm sweating, my concealer stays on under this. I will have to sneak it on the island somehow!" —Belinda09

Get it from Sephora for $23+ (available in two sizes and 13 shades).

Promising reviews: "I have hollow, dark under-eye circles, and concealer never works for me because it just makes my under-eyes dry and doesn’t conceal the darkness. THIS STUFF IS MAGIC. It has a very hydrating formula, and a tiny bit goes a very, very long way. I’m so impressed and incredibly happy with this purchase!" —Val

"I am in my late 50’s and have always had dark circles which I covered with a light powdered foundation, but it didn’t seem to make a difference lately. I am not a makeup person, but this brightener is so inexpensive and works really well even after a humid warm day which is in the picture. I put it up around my eye also where eye shadow would go. I kind of feel like new. I just use my finger to blend. Great deal and highly recommend." —Laura

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades).

Promising review: "I've only had the product for a couple of days, but I applied the eye shadow,,, which was a dream to apply...Went on super easy and consistent. I like the smudge tool on the opposite end, it really helped blend the color on my brow line. Once I applied the eye shadow, I went outdoors to do some chores. It was 90° and very humid. Low and behold, the eye shadow stayed put and did not run or smudge, I was very impressed, so for now, I gave the product a 5!" —Maureen

Get it from Amazon for $17.20+ (available in 36 colors).

Promising reviews: "Someone recommended this product for me on TikTok, I was unsure of the quality because it was such a cheap price. I have cried and swam, and this stuff doesn’t come off easy! It’s great. Not to mention it lasts a long time! I am happy with this brand." —Shay Lastowski

"I never leave product reviews—that’s how good these stamps are… If you have hooded eyes, this is the solution to all of your frustrations with winged eyeliner. For longevity, I used concealer and finishing powder on my eyelids and corners of my eyes as primer (the instructions say to use primer AND powder). I then wore this eyeliner for 10 hours while working in a humid brewery… ZERO smudging! At one point I forgot it was on and itched the corners of my eyes and the wings didn’t budge! It‘s also practically waterproof, bc it was really hard to get off without makeup remover. I didn’t think I liked the super fine point tip on the eyeliner side at first, but it actually gives way more precision for achieving the amount of boldness you want and reduces mistakes. HIGHLY recommend these stamps! I’m in love." —AED

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three sizes and a combo three-pack).

Promising review: "I was literally out in the sun all day, danced, sweat everywhere, and the rest of me was a mess. Know what stayed? My makeup. Thanks to this magic primer. They’ve officially made a forever client out of me." —Jordan

"Packaging is beautiful. Everything you would expect from a premium beauty product. I am in my upper sixties and I find this formula is amazing. Feels great on your skin and smooths imperfections and my makeup lasts all day in the South with dry high heat and humidity. Without this product my makeup just melts off." —Connie

Promising reviews: "This lipstick is a game changer! I always get compliments every time I wear it. It made it through sweat and tears during a five-hour Taylor Swift concert and still looked pristine. It made it through my 30th birthday party that went until 2 a.m. I rarely ever reapply; it never gets dry or cracks, and it won’t transfer onto the cup you’re drinking or onto your teeth! Best matte lipstick." —Layla

"I got these lipsticks after reading the reviews to wear at a theme park all week. I was going to be in the Florida heat and wanted something that wasn't going to melt off or smudge. I have to say, it did not disappoint! My sister and I both had great luck with these lips. They lasted all day and still looked great at the end of the long days in the heat!" —Delanerz

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sets).

Promising reviews: "I have extremely oily, acne-prone skin. Let me say this...a little goes a long way! I was amazed at how little it takes to conceal. It begins drying into the skin pretty quickly, too, I might add, which is for a person with extremely oily skin...I found that a huge plus! I applied it at 9 a.m., and it was still going strong at 8 p.m. that night! With it being 98 degrees outside with a heat index of 104. Needless to say, I will be buying this from now on. I absolutely love it. It doesn’t feel overly thick, it doesn’t make my skin oily, and it really lasts with medium to full coverage. I’m definitely one happy camper with this product!!!" —Harleigh

"If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Tough against beamish coverage, sweat, and time. Complete coverage, scent-free, and breakout-free. That’s saying a lot coming from my sensitive, finicky skin. And the price, you can’t beat it! Definitely a staple in my makeup bag. I have already bought more." —Schuyler Ledford

Get it from Amazon for $5.25+ (available in dozens of shades).

Promising reviews: "I was just recently at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and my friend let me borrow this setting spray. AMAZING!!! I sprayed this on at 9:00 am and it lasted until midnight through all the parades, partying and humidity with little to no touchups. 10/10 recommend. told her I was purchasing my own bottle when we got back." —anonymous

"I'm impressed by the transfer-proof characteristic of this product! I tend to live with a lot of humidity and sweat a lot and always had issues with transfering makeup when i was greeting someone. This is my holy grail now." —Bellabru

Get it from Sephora for $18+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "My go to! I don’t wear anything but this stuff! It gives your skin a beautiful glow and is very lightweight. A must have, especially for summer!" —Allie

"I've worn this everyday for the past week and love how feels on my skin. It's lightweight with a bit of coverage and SPF. It's exactly what I need for hot summer work days." —Ashley Fortner

Get it from Amazon for $6+ (available in two sizes and three shades). 

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