04-04-2025
20 Long-Wear Beauty Products For Anyone Who Would Describe Themselves As 'Sweaty'
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"I'm a sweaty, oily-faced lady, and this stuff kept my face matte for 10 hours. 10 HOURS." —One impressed reviewer
1. A green-to-beige Dr. Jart+ color-correcting treatment that uses color theory to even out your complexion while protecting skin from harmful UV rays and other environmental irritants.
Sephora
Promising review:"Wow, just wow. This might be one of my favorite products I've ever tried from Dr. Jart. I have pretty fair skin and suffer from hormonal acne so I have quite a few dark spots I'm always trying to cover, and this truly did the trick! I don't like to wear face makeup in the summer because I'm a sweaty girl, and it only causes more acne — this is my new go-to for hot days (or just every day) because it looks like I'm wearing BB cream without wearing BB cream. Go get this green goo if you, too, want to have a little coverage without foundation or a skin tint. A new staple in my routine." — NattyIce718
My colleague Elizabeth Lilly uses this stuff daily. Check out her Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment review for more details and compelling before-and-afters.
Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $25+ (available in two sizes).
2. A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara if you're tired of getting excited about mascaras that never live up to their promises. This one is different — or at least according to the 260,000+ 5-star ratings.
Promising review: "Hands down one of the best mascaras I've used. It smudges slightly (to be fair, I do have very oily/sweaty skin) but if you use a makeup setting spray, it doesn't rub off on your eyelids throughout the day." — Farrah
For more info and review pics, check out BuzzFeed Editor Kayla Boyd's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review!
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in black or brown).
3. Or a cruelty-free E.l.f tubing mascara to wrap each lash in a hug-like layer of elongating goodness, so you can enjoy next-level va-va-voom that says put allllllll day, yet is still easy to remove.
Watch on TikTok as one user goes from skeptic to believer!
Promising review: " I get sweaty very easily and don't wear a ton of makeup, so my skin isn't set perfectly, and I've never found a mascara that doesn't leave black above or below my eyes after wearing for a bit. I wore this mascara all day in 90-degree weather and had no black smudges at all!! I was skeptical, but this product really does a great job!" — Danae
Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades).
4. Annnd a highly rated L'Oreal lash primer so you can bring in the reinforcements on those extra sweaty days, with the added benefit of even longer lashes when layered under your go-to mascara.
Promising review: "I love this duo because, at 45, I have never been able to find a mascara that didn't leave smudges under my eyes. I am a sweaty gal and live in a humid environment so it has been tricky to find anything that stayed put. Until now! I wore this primer and mascara on one of the hottest, most humid days of the year, all day long, without a single smudge under my eyes!!! I will be purchasing this brand again in the future. Thank you!" — cathykatz
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
5. A tinted Danessa Myricks blurring balm for a one-and-done product that can be layered as a primer or worn alone like foundation — perfect for minimal makeup lovers. The unique balm-to-powder formula minimizes pores and absorbs excess oil without zapping your skin of that glowy, hydrated look.
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Danessa Myricks is a Black woman-owned business. Check out a Reel of the Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in action!
Promising review: "I'm not a big review writer, but I must for this!! I am a SWEATY gal, and especially with masking, my makeup cannot stay on for more than an hour or two. But this, either under my makeup or as my foundation, has totally changed the game. My makeup actually lasts all day, through the gym, masking, and just my general existence!" — jjscool
Get it from Sephora for $36 (available in 22 shades).
6. A bottle of Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray because no one wants to labor over a full face of makeup only to sweat it off three seconds later. Lock it in with this spray and save yourself the heartache.
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Promising review:"I have been using this product for the past two years and been through two of the mini setting sprays (I don't wear makeup a whole bunch to convince myself I need the huge one), and I just bought my latest one. I've just realized that I had never left a review, even though this has gotten me through thick and thin. I bought it on a whim one day after seeing it on a TikTok video for my first military ball, and since then, it's gotten me through two hocos, two family reunions, vacations, concerts, and mosh pits. It had even kept my three-dollar blush and tinted cream to stay on for SEVEN HOURS in the Las Vegas heat walking outside on the strip, and I am a VERY sweaty individual. Granted, I avoided touching/wiping my face for many reasons, but mostly for sanitary reasons. This spray is NO JOKE, and the HYPE IS SO REAL." — Simmyuno
Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $18+ (available in two sizes).
7. Or a fast-drying matte finishing spray for a more budget-friendly alternative that combats shine and keeps makeup firmly in place with vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
Promising review:" I'm not a big expert on setting sprays, but I have to say this one really does work. I know, as I'm a fairly sweaty person living in a hot country and tend to wipe my face quite a lot during work or nights out, and usually a lot of the makeup comes off on the paper. After using this spray I've noticed that a whole lot less product comes off when I clear my face. That's really great, and I love that it's all green and natural. Can't say much about the moisturizing effect as I also use a cream underneath my makeup, and I wouldn't know the difference anyway (:" — Maya
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
8. A non-aerosol dry shampoo powder packed in a travel-friendly compact to prolong wash day and revive greasy locks so you can basically roll right out of bed and into the office and STILL have coworkers complimenting your fabulous hair.
Promising review: "I've been trying to use more actual powders (as opposed to aerosol sprays) as dry shampoo, and this is one of my top two that I keep re-buying. The powder puff at the top lets a good amount of powder come through without it all being dumped on your head simultaneously. ... My hair — which can get pretty greasy-looking since I'm usually a sweaty person — lasts almost a full week when using this powder. It travels well, you can buy refills (to save a little money), and it mattifies my hair almost instantly. HUGE win, IMO." — CK
Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in six colors).
9. An ultra-fine Jerome Alexander airbrush foundation if you're on the hunt for a full-coverage foundation that doesn't feel heavy or cakey and doesn't require a PhD in makeup to apply. Here it is!! All you need is one spray on the included applicator brush, and you might just start getting mistaken for a pro makeup artist. Especially since reviewers are comparing this formula to Dior's Airflash spray!
Jerome Alexander is a small business that specializes in airbrush cosmetic products.
Promising review: "I have a very hard time finding makeup that works with my skin for some reason. My go-to was L'Oréal True Match Mineral loose powder foundation, but it apparently got discontinued. My skin also doesn't work well with liquid foundation; it's like it just runs off my face. I'm 29, and I still break out a lot like a teenager, so it's important for me to find makeup that mostly hides my acne and scars. Well, I was looking into airbrush makeup and found this one that was affordable and had good reviews. Yes, I agree with a previous review that the example colors they show are a bit lighter in person than what the picture online shows, so I went with the 'Warm Beige,' and it was a perfect shade for me. I didn't put a lot of it on, just a little bit, and it went a long way. ... I tend to sweat a lot when I'm starting to feel even a bit warm, lol, so I'm surprised this makeup held up with all my sweat and didn't get this weird cakey dried patch like other makeup has before, especially above my lip (that's where it gets really sweaty lmao). Overall, I'm loving it and the lightweight feel on my face; it doesn't feel heavy, in my opinion, like most makeup does." — Isabel Anzaldua
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 12 shades).
10. Or the TikTok-viral TirTir cushion foundation with a cute pouf applicator that's out here delivering 72 hours of lightweight coverage you can easily build and blend for your desired look. And with 40 shades to choose from, you're sure to meet your perfect match.
Check out this TikTok of Mikayla Nogueira's review of this foundation.
Promising review:"It goes on so nicely. A slightly dewy finish, and it feels so lightweight. No smell to it, really, and it's pretty much sweatproof (I'm a sweaty and oily girly). Wore it to work and was outdoors and working my arse off, and man, it held up. Downside is it's pretty hard to get off your face even with cleanser and toner. Makeup wipes seem to work best, but I didn't have any on hand at the moment. All in all, 9/10. It looks great on, stays on, just a bit difficult to get off, but all in all worth it." — Markeyta
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in 40 shades and a mini size).
11. A cruelty-free eyeshadow primer because after all that hard work spent perfecting your eye makeup, you should be able to enjoy it all day without smudging or creasing.
Promising review:"Normally, my entire face has melted off by noon on humid day. I am a sweaty girl, it is what it is. 🤷♀️ I don't usually do eye makeup aside from mascara, but I do pencil in my eyebrows every single day. I have been using this stuff on my eyelids and eyebrows as a primer and even on hot as Hades miserable days, at 6 p.m. I still have eyebrows. Also, the tips of my mascara are still on my lashes, not my lids. 🥰" — JuliaSto
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
12. A black eyeliner stamp to take the anxiety-inducing guesswork out of liquid eyeliner application and make it easy to achieve a perfect cat-eye look every time.
The set comes with two double-ended pens. Each pen has one side with the wing stamp, and the other with a traditional liquid eyeliner tip.
Promising review:"This eyeliner is amazing. I don't use the stamp part, but the pen side has a great shape for application, and this stuff does not budge (even on me, a very sweaty person). It lasts so long and doesn't even flake. Try it out!!!" — amazoncustomer
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes and a combo pack).
13. Or a splurge-worthy Stila waterproof eyeliner for creating bold looks that won't melt off the moment you step outside in this heat. Reviewers say it really earns its "Stay All Day" name.
Promising review:"Best eyeliner. I have sweaty eyelids, and this product stays on doesn't last long two months if that." — Nisi
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in 14 shades).
14. An eyeliner and shadow sealant so you can do a bit of casual alchemy and turn your favorite beauty products into waterproof wonders with just one drop. Reviewers also love this for reviving dried-up makeup and getting the final drops out of their expensive foundation pots.
15. Rimmel Stay Matte mattifying primer — the answer to all your sweatiest prayers, that' for $7!!! This lightweight formula preps skin for up to eight hours of serious shine control while gripping makeup tighter than your steering wheel during rush hour.
Promising review:"I'd give this thing six stars if I could. I'm a sweaty, oily-faced lady and this stuff kept my face matte for 10 hours. 10 HOURS. Honestly, for the price, I wasn't expecting much at all, but I just bought two more bottles just in case they decide to stop making it overnight. So I wash my face, put on an oil control moisturizer (which doesn't work btw) then smooth this on. A little goes a long way, and you kind of have to spread it out pretty intently. But wow...I didn't have any oil all day long through my busy healthcare job that is physical and putting on/taking off masks, goggles, face shields, etc. If you've tried everything, try this!!" — J.M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
16. A miraculous One/Size setting powder because you're going to fall head over heels for this silky, smooth wunderkind that delivers up to 24 hours of sweat-proof shine control if you've got chronically oily skin.
Sephora
One/Size is a Filipino-owned, queer-owned business founded by makeup expert Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all, as it should be.
Check out a review on TikTok.
Promising review:" Amazing powder!! Especially for sweaty people!! I love this powder because it applies really smoothly. It's a very, very thin powder, it's translucent, and it lasts even after you sweat a lot. I am somebody who sweats, especially in my T-zone and hairline, and I find that even after sweating, my face is still decently matte, if not dewy, but never necessarily greasy. And it lasts about four to seven hours depending on how much you use." — anassya
Get it from Sephora for $18+ (available in two sizes and seven finishes).
17. A stain-proof hairline powder so you can stretch out those root touch-up appointments or fill in thinning gaps without having to twist yourself into knots styling your hair to hide it. This compact includes a built-in mirror and precision puff applicator — like makeup for hair that will. not. run!
Promising review: "Bought this because my hair is literally patchy as heck, especially if I put it up. I noticed before I do any type of curling or putting my hair up, I need to section my hair and then go through each section with this stuff. You use a lot of product, which is the only downside. I put this on at noon one day. The following day, it was still on, and I even went to the gym, and it stayed on my entire workout (and I'm a sweaty one). I really liked how it patched up my bald spots, and it really gave me my confidence back." — Allison
Get it from Amazon for $17.95 (available in 14 shades and two sizes).
18. A long-lasting tinted brow gel that's got no plans of going anywhere until you deliberately wash it off. The foolproof formula is completely water-, smudge-, and transfer-proof, sculpting brows with hair-like fibers for a fuller look.
Promising review: "Love this product! Stays on! It doesn't smear off, and I'm a shiny/sweaty person, and it stays on. One can remove it by washing your face with soap or face cleanser. I totally recommend this to the gals that want to shade their eyebrows with no hassles or worries that it's going to come off mid-day. It stays on until you wash it off." — Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $18.25 (available in six shades and in multipacks).
19. A super creamy Kosas brightening concealer for buildable coverage that retains a glowy, skin-like appearance instead of whatever fake, dusty dryness other brands have you through.
Credo
Promising review:"I used to use Nars' concealer before they discontinued my shade, and then switched over to Glossier's Stretch concealer until I found my replacement — and here we are! I work long, sweaty hours, and only after about eight hours will I need a touch-up or notice any 'runniness.' It goes on super smooth, incredibly..." — Katya
Get it from Credo Beauty for $32 (available in 38 shades).
20. A lightweight L'Oreal glow enhancer lotion if you want a lit-from-within glow that looks natural but never greasy, for half the price of Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi drops. This lotion is infused with glycerin and shea butter to deliver all-day hydration with subtle coverage that'll give your skin a sun-kissed glimmer on even the cloudiest days.
