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Hot, sticky, and humid temps are no match for these makeup-sticking miracle workers!

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Promising reviews: "Y'all. This is incredible. I read several reviews on this primer via many different blogs, and it delivers. I live in Texas. Humid, hot, you sweat the minute you go outside Texas. I wore this primer with a full face of makeup (liquid foundation, bronzer, blush, concealer) to an outdoor soccer game at 2 in the afternoon (aka the hottest part of the day) with the high being 94. Still looked great even when I left the game." —Shelbi

Get it from Amazon for $7.38+ (also available in a two-pack).

It's also that product that looks so good sitting on your vanity!

Promising review: "I'm obsessed with the pro longwear paint pots. They provide so much pigment and last all day! I recommend them to everyone who is looking for a waterproof, sweat-proof eyeshadow. I've been swimming and friends ask how my eyeshadow is still on. I've tried a few different ones. Painterly is great as a base or eyeshadow primer." —Mads

Get it from Mac Cosmetics for $19.60 (originally $28; available in 13 shades).

Promising review: "Great coverage! I’m acne prone and when I break out or have some redness and irritation this is so calming and moisturizing. The color suited my skin just right! And stays on all day for me, even through the sweat! (I work outside in the humidity.) The light coverage is perfect and I can build it, It has a beautiful glow and is overall absolutely worth it, the application stick is great too! Highly recommended!! ✨" —Ks

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in 19 shades).

Promising review: "I wore this blush and sweated all day outside and it never budged. Also, when you apply it blends into your skin like butter. I like some are matte finish too. Forget the alternatives, get the real deal." —slkgirl38

Get it from Sephora for $16+ (available in two sizes, matte and radiant finishes, and 17 shades).

Promising reviews: "I have never been able to wear eyeshadow because of my oily eyelids. Within an hour my eye makeup will have melted off. I used this primer as directed and wore my eyeshadow for about ~6 hours and it stayed PERFECT. No melting or smudging." —Grace

"I love how it keeps my eyeshadow pigmented! I’ve been using this a long time (since I don’t wear make up daily). I finally needed a new one and this eyeshadow primer is reliable! I have not had issues with creasing or oily eyes (since my skin is oily). I need there to be one just like this, for the entire face. My eyeshadow stays just like the photo and the longest I’ve worn it is 8+ hours!" —Jasmine D.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "There are products each of us have that are non-negotiable must-haves in our daily lives. For me, this Urban Decay eye primer is one of them. If I don’t use this product each day, my eye shadow melts right off after an hour or two. However, if I use this primer, my eyeshadow is still going strong even the next day if I forget to remove my makeup before bedtime. I don’t know how they do it, but when I get hot flashes or sweat or just moisturize prior to applying my makeup, it’s impossible to keep my eye shadow on without this product. Here is a little hint: my eyebrows are blonde (I’m a natural redhead) and I even swipe the primer through my brows and let it dry before applying my brow pencil. It doesn’t budge all day long! This is a game changer." —Cindy Vassar

Promising review: I actually am obsessed with this liner. I get ads for this all the time but finally took the plunge to try it out. I work outside at a beach bar so it’s hot and I sweat and drink lots of water I put this bad boy on at 10 a.m. and it lasted my whole shift up until 5 p.m. I went to the gym at 7 p.m. she was still there more so the liner some had been coming off the more inside of my lips cuz I tend to put it on the majority of my lip not just the liner. But liner was still there at 7:30 by 10 p.m. after eating dinner there wasn’t much left on. Didn’t touch it up once. So money well spent. I tried the pinked color and it’s less pink than you would think." —Vanessa Fuentes

Get it from Amazon for $14 (available in nine shades).

Promising review: "This stuff is wonderful. It's a whipped texture and one pump is enough to do my entire face. It goes on so smooth, sets quick, and feels weightless. I've tried so many different products from drugstore to high end. This one is by far my favorite. My makeup no longer settles into lines or pores and I look airbrushed all day. I feel like my skin is softer too. Even after going on an hour long walk for my lunch breaks at work I don't end up sweating off my foundation anymore. As an added bonus this product smells AMAZING." —Lilspyderboi

Get it from Amazon for $16.06+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "This stays on all day! The product is very easy to apply and will last through sweat and a hard workout. I was surprised even through a sauna workout it didn’t budge. It is very smooth on the eyelashes and looks very natural but better. It doesn’t clump up and come off when you rub your eyes. I think this is as close to false as I can get without actually adding false lashes." —Static pain

Get it from Amazon for $4.97+ (also available in a three-pack).

Promising review: "Boy Brow is perfect for me! I have strawberry blonde hair, and I can easily use Boy Brow to define my light eyebrows to give them a natural 'look.' Moreover, I'm an Irish dancer and I've used Boy Brow for stage makeup, and no matter how much I sweat and how long I'm wearing makeup, Boy Brow doesn't fade and doesn't make me feel silly; it looks great in videos and photographs, as well as in person." —Miranda H.

Get it from Glossier for $22 (available in seven shades).

Promising reviews: "I have pretty oily skin and my eyes water a lot. It was hard finding a decent eyeliner that stayed in the corner of my eyes. Today I found my true love. I tested it by going on a 3.40-mile run. After my run I was sweaty and red and it stayed! I did not use any setting sprays or finishing powders. It was genuinely just eyeliner on skin." —Katherine McDaniels

"This waterproof liquid eyeliner is the best I've ever used! Because the micro-tip is so fine, you're less likely to make big mistakes, and it lasts for over 12 hours straight without fading, flaking or smearing. If you're in a rush to get ready and only have a minute to apply eyeliner, the regular size may be easier because it can be applied with a swipe or two; this liner must be built up with several swipes. It truly is waterproof, but still comes off easily with soap and water or a proper oil-based remover. It never smudges and you can apply several layers on your eyelids to get the right look." —Poker Panda

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in 11 shades).

Promising review: "This is my holy grail setting spray. If I want to lock my makeup down like super glue this is my go to. If it’s going to rain or I will be sweating I know this will hold. This is definitely worth the money!!" —Laura Brant

Get it from Amazon for $18+ (also available in three two-packs).

Promising review: "Shine and pores look instantly GONE! I have a medium skin tone and bought the peach shade. My skin looks pretty much perfect after using this powder! The first time wearing it, I was outside sweating in 100° weather for 6+ hours and my makeup did not budge! I was honestly shocked. Will definitely be trying the other shades. love!" —Ashley

Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING!!!! Almost 30. My face has become super oily. Like I can fry chicken on it by the end of the day. So for months I've neglected to wear any kind of foundation or makeup in general. After reading reviews, I figured I would give this a try. The glow it gives you is AWESOME!!! it makes my skin so soft... I'm probably going to wear just this and no foundation 50% of the time. I went for it and did my whole face and ladies. You know that could mean several steps of products... After the Texas heat... And the sun. And amounts of sweat... My face was PERFECT......STILL! No oil... No smears... No pores... This is literally sent from heaven! My ONLY dislike is the fact that you can't purchase this in 5-gallon buckets!" —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two formulations).

Promising review: "I truly love E.l.f. in general! I would use the pump primer version of this spray so much, and I absolutely love it! When I heard that they were going to turn it into a spray, I already knew it was going to be a banger! It truly will have my makeup on all night when I use this primer! The grip spray has! It doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky or flaky. It’s the perfect consistency to apply your Foundation Especially if you’re going for a long lasting hold. I would say it’s pretty water resistant since I used it on a day. I was going to an amusement park and I was sweating! However, my make up and my blush did stay on spray spray!!" —Bethanyyy 🎀

Promising review: "Love this eyeshadow stick. I’m a fitness instructor and wanted something that didn’t scream “I’m wearing eyeshadow” …but brightened my 66 yo eyes. I purchased Bear with Me and Honey BB. After sweating through two classes I couldn’t believe this stuff was still on. Application is quick and easy, goes on smoothly and has staying power. Winner!" —NCMom

Get it from Amazon for $9+ (available in 20 colors and packs of one, two, or three)

Promising review: "I absolutely ADORE this concealer, it looks so good on my skin and matches perfectly. It can be a little cakey at times, but it's so good and stays on even when you sweat! which is perfect because i live in florida and play two outdoor sports and even then i still look so good even while im about to pass out lol. will definitely be buying again." —Caroline

Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes and 47 shades).

Promising review: "I finally tried out my new setting spray for the first time ever, and it was excellent! My full face of makeup lasted me the whole day, which I’m pleasantly surprised about! Usually, my makeup would melt off and transfer within a few hours. But with this setting spray? It stayed on for several hours on this extremely sweaty, hot day! That’s amazing right there! I should’ve bought this a long time ago! I’m def gonna use this all the time, especially on special occasions." —Soraya B.

Get it from Fenty Beauty for $17+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "Welp - someone finally cracked the code! I’m seriously amazed at the performance of this value brand lipstick. I’d pay twice as much for it and it would still be an excellent value. It applies wet and it sets WITHOUT drying out your lips. I can’t stand the feeling of dry anything. Skin, mouth, lips — if it doesn’t feel hydrated I’m not doing it which is why I typically stick with lipsticks that are moisturizing but require lots of reapplying for wear. This is both and I’m in love. It applies and sets beautifully, lasts through meals, drinks, and even washing my face." —Amanda DuMont

"I bought this due to it going viral, and it did NOT disappoint. After putting it on, it stays shiny and creamy, but does not budge at all. It’s so pigmented, you don’t need to use a lip liner with it. It’s literally like paint, and will stay on ur lips forever. Completely water-proof too. I had it on for about two days once at a music festival (gross I know) but it literally didn’t budge - through sweating, rain, kissing, eating, etc. Literally the best lipstick I’ve ever tried and this isn’t even sponsored I promise you won’t regret buying it!!" —Alexa

Get it from Amazon for 9.98+ (available in 21 shades).

Promising reviews: "I don't typically use primers so looking for a good one was a challenge. This was recommended and I'm so glad I tried it! It does its work well, hydrating my skin along the way. My makeup stays put until I take it off, no more disappearing on me by lunch. It is sticky but that's the the point, your make up sticks to it. It does dry. I use a little powder and a setting spray and never have a problem with sticky skin." —Amazon Customer

"I have been a fan of MILK since before they were on Amazon or in any stores, only their online store and I have been using this primer for years. Before MILK I used primers from Benefit, NYX, E.l.f., and other countless brands, since trying MILK years ago I have continously re purchased this primer. It keeps your makeup ON. Day, night, hot, cold, sweating, humidity... its all no problem for this primer. It keeps eye makeup on astonishingly well too." —Dy

Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in three sizes).

Former BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "I love, love, love this stufffff, omg. My skin is oily oily (gotta say it twice for emphasis), and I have spent my entire teen/adult life looking for products that'll make me matte and KEEP me matte. I've tried so many setting powders and literally none can compete with this one. This powder is a serious bad B. I mean, pores? Nonexistent. Oily, shiny face? Not up in here. I'm gagged every time. Just call me a walking IG filter, 'kay, it's that good. Patrick, I could kiss you for this freakin' powder. *OH!* and BTW I am a brown-skinned woman and the translucent shade works perfectly for me. No cakey, weird, suuuper light powder, no flashback, nothing. Looks just like my skin!!"

One/Size is a queer, Filipino-owned business founded by makeup expert Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all, as it should be. 

Promising reviews: "This is my tried and true!! This powder with the primer is such a good combo! It lasts all day, from a hot football game to the bar on the same day, no smudge, and a mini size will last you a few months!! I would recommend!!" —suugie

"Literally, what's in this powder? Beauty spells? I have normal to dry skin, but tend to grease up pretty easily when I use dewy foundations. I used this for the first time today and fell absolutely in love! I usually don’t care too much for high-end powders or powders at all, but this one, for me, is top tier. It didn’t necessarily dry out my skin, but it stopped it from becoming greasy, and it kept my makeup looking the same as when I applied it for hours. I definitely will be repurchasing, I’ve never been more in love with a setting powder!" —Kamoni

Get it from Sephora for $19+ (available in two sizes and seven shades).

Promising review: "I was really surprised how much I loved it, but have always been really happy with all my NARS products. The color is pretty and really natural. It went on nicely and lasted through a full day of errands, and a sweaty workout without coming off. As an athlete, I keep makeup simple and the 3-in-1 combo is a game changer for lips, cheeks, and eyes – love it!" —Europhoric Sunshine

Get it from Nars for $40 (available in 12 shades).

Promising review: "Works like a charm. I would be 100% down to repurchase this or buy a refill when I use it all up. I just know it. It lasts me a whole 12 hours day. I would feel like I’m sweating through the 80+ degree weather and I check the mirror and my makeup is intact with this powder. Amazing :)" —June

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in two sizes and with or without a keychain).

Promising reviews: "I love this bronzer so much that I just purchased another one after going through the first one completely! I can’t say I’ve ever done that with a bronzer ever.  I’ve always struggled to find a bronzer that I can use as a contour that wasn’t too warm but still added warmth to my face. For years, I was resolved in the fact that such a product didn’t exist, and so I’d skip bronzer altogether and just use my Kevyn Aucoin sculpting powder to contour and leave it at that because adding bronzer after always seemed to have a muddy effect.

The color Deserve Butta is a perfect taupe with just a hint of warmth to it that just makes my summer makeup look sunkissed without being overly bronzed and yet contoured at the same time. The powder itself is so buttery (hence the name), not powdery AT ALL, and almost has a satin finish to it, which keeps your skin looking like skin and not overly done with powder makeup. For someone who can’t do cream because of my work environment and needing longevity, this is perfect for me.

It’s pigmented, silky, and blends out seamlessly without patching or streaking on top of foundation. It lasts ALL day even without setting spray, even in this TX heat and humidity, all through running around a restaurant all night long.

I absolutely LOVE these bronzers (and the blushes are amazing too) and will continue to buy it." —TickTockAlice

Get it from Amazon for $9.26+ (available in 10 shades).

Kulfi Beauty, affectionately named after a type of South-Asian ice cream, is a South Asian woman-owned beauty brand that makes products to celebrate and empower the diverse needs of their culture.

Promising review: "Love the eyeliner — it's the best I have ever used. It goes on smoothly, neatly, and easily. It still looks good at the end of the day." —Charlotte A.

Get it from Kulfi for $20 (available in six shades).

Promising review: "I have pretty clear skin but uneven skin tone. I took a chance on this foundation and WOW. You can see the color correction in the photos - before and after makeup. No filters, just makeup. I’ve been using it for a week now, every day, and even through intense workouts, I don’t sweat any of it off or have sweat bead out through the makeup. It's really impressive. The color correction was exactly what I was hoping for - and the bottle is huge. I’ll update when I’m out of it, to see how long it lasts." —Mandi

Get it from Amazon for $39 (available in 30 shades).

Jerome Alexander is a small business that specializes in airbrush cosmetic products. 

Promising review: "Ok, I don't write a ton of reviews, this had me SHOOK I had to. I came across this for Prime Day, and I am so elated I bought this. Ok, I am a makeup LOVER and have never tried an airbrush foundation. Now, I am a plus-size goddess, and in the summer, your girl sweats. I had this on at 530am for work, it is now 1023pm, and these are my photos 17 hours later. I SWEAT all day at work and playing with my toddler at the park, and this makeup has not separated or moved around my face AT ALL. I just used this, locked with powder, and then applied bronzer blush highlight over it, and it's lasted all dang day. I AM SHOUTING at my friends and family to buy this as we speak. Consider me blown away. And the best part is that it took like 1 min to apply, cutting down on my application time by 100. Just try this. I am shocked and a believer. I am never going to stop using this. Only mad I didn't find it sooner for my combo/ oil T zone 38-year-old skin. What a dream." —DanielleZumpetta

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 12 shades).

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