We are nearing the most non-Makeup friendly season of the year. With the sun beating down on us and the cool winds bidding farewell, we are stuck in a sweat-infused heat wave where your kohl bleeds down to your cheeks, your eyeliner transfers onto your upper lid, and the blush, it’s hanging out somewhere along your jawline. Not a pretty picture, right? 

Well, we took you through makeup swaps that you need this summer, and now, we’re recommending five tried-and-tested must-have products you should add to cart. They score high on durability, pass the bleed and transfer test, are light weight, and provide great coverage. 

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup, £31

This cult beauty product had to be the first one on our list! Estée Lauder is a world renowned beauty giant whose products are on every makeup enthusiasts wishlist.  The brand’s Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup is a medium coverage foundation with SPF 10.

Why We Love It:

• It has a terrific matte finish that doesn’t move.
• It is transfer-proof and waterproof, which means no random foundation skid marks on shirt collars anymore.
• It adapts to your skin tone and looks natural; au revoir, cakey foundation face, we will not miss you.
• It covers up uneven skin tone and acne marks.
• EL has close to 40 shades in the collection, so you’re sure to find your match.
• It promises a 24-hour staying power and honestly, it easily stays on for close to 10 hours at a stretch with no change in color or cracks.
• The product is also fragrance-free and non-acnegenic.

Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, £25.50

Another brand that one can always rely on to deliver quality products, Dior has a revolutionary mascara which comes with a curved brush that can help you achieve red carpet lashes, anywhere, anytime.

Why We Love It:

• It provides glorious volume without clumping.
• The curved brush makes and holds the curl, so you can toss that eyelash curler now.
• It doesn’t melt or smudge throughout the day. Raccoon eyes? Na-ah! 
• The mascara coating lasts all day without any flaking.
• The wand is just right—flexible bristles with perfect length and thickness.

Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long Wear Eye Pencil £30

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics needs no introduction. They have been delivering photo-ready makeup products for years and our Instagram pictures are evidence enough. The Bobbi Brown perfectly defined long wear eye pencil comes with a twist-up pencil with a slanted nib that can be used at different angles to arch your brows. There’s also a spoolie brush on the other end for tidying up and avoiding over-fill.

Why We Love It:

• It is waterproof and sweat- and humidity-resistant. So what goes on, stays on!
• It has a wax and emollient formula which guarantees 16-hour wear without fading.
• The unique slant tip helps one achieve ultra-precise definition. Hold it sideways to fill in large areas, or at an angle for thinner strokes. 
• The spoolie on the other end of the pencil helps you achieve the most natural finish.
• It is highly-pigmented and hence, a little goes a long way.
• It is smudge-proof so you don’t have to worry about rubbing and regretting. 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder, £24

We love Urban Decay! You can say it’s the Dior of a struggling college student. The brand produces pure value for money products and we thank our beauty Gods for this blessing. The Naked skin ultra-definition loose powder is a setting/finishing powder that helps keep your makeup in place, heat and humidity be damned.

Why We Love It:

• The powder feels silky and weightless.
• It provides a luminous and demi-matte finish. It’s safe to say it blends flawlessly with your skin.
• It aims to blur flaws, set makeup, and eliminate shine.
• It contains optical blurring pigments that minimise imperfections.
• Want an Instagram-ready face? Well, this powder creates a stunning soft-focus effect that lends you that professionally retouched look.
• It is free of oil, parabens, alcohol, and fragrances.
• The powder even comes in a variety of shades to suit fair, medium and dark skinned girls. 

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, £20

NARS has been winning hearts with its affordable, durable, and extremely lust-worthy products. When it comes to a delectable matte velvet pout, this one’s our go-to for both lip pencils and lipsticks.

Why We Love It:

• It has a lightweight velvety matte texture.
• It comes in a non-drying formula and is enriched with emollients for a creamy texture that doesn’t leave your lips chapped.
• Extremely pigmented—opaque in a single swipe.  
• No feathering or bleeding. Safe to say it’s date-night friendly!
• It stays on for hours, so no more marking down coffee mugs with your lip shades, ladies.

Shop For Best-Sellers Here:

• Urban Decay
• NARS
• Estée Lauder
• Dior
• Bobbi Brown

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