Some waterproof makeup products are really only resistant to sweat, tears and the occasional splash, but others actually work for swimming.
Have you ever worn makeup swimming and ended up a streaky, panda-eyed mess? Clearly, not all supposedly waterproof products are created equal, but is there makeup that works?
Some people wonder why you would ever want to swim with makeup on. Why not just wash it off before you get in the water and reapply afterward? Well, some women don’t want to take the time, especially if they’re just going for a quick workout during lunch and need to be presentable immediately afterward. And some women simply feel better and more ready to face the world in makeup, even at the pool.
So is it possible to swim in makeup and not come out looking ridiculous? Yes, but you’ll probably have to do some experimenting. Everyone’s face is different and will react to different products in different ways.
Waterproof mascara is the most ‘mainstream’ waterproof product on the market, though often it’s designed to withstand mere tears rather than a full swim workout. And some waterproof products flake off or dry out your lashes, or make your lashes feel stiff and breakable. Ask 10 swimmers for their favourite waterproof mascara…
