Waterproof Makeup: the swimming lesson test

A few weeks ago, P and D began their yearly spring swimming lessons.  Normally, I would not make a point of wearing makeup to a toddler swimming lesson, but on this particular Wednesday afternoon I did want to wear makeup, and I didn't want to have to take it off before the lesson.  To avoid ending up looking like I was in a horror movie, I took that into consideration when I put my makeup on, thinking it would be a great test of some makeup that claims to be waterproof and/or long wearing. Since the twins are just two, we still actually have to get into the pool with them.  I do try to keep my head out of the water because I don't like to get my hair wet, but I do participate in some very spirited games of Chop, Chop, Timber which result in quite a lot of splashing on my face. I retested a few items the following week, and here's what I found...

What I wore and what I thought:

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation: thumbs up
This foundation claims "lasting power of primer, coverage of a concealer, and blendability of a foundation in one. Shine free" (that is straight off the bottle).  I used this all over my face to even out my skin tone and I also used it as a concealer by building it up on spots where I need a little more coverage, like under my eyes and on blemishes.
I like this foundation a lot, but I do have to use it sparingly or it will get pretty cakey.  I love that it works (for me) as a concealer as well, and it does last a long time.  After I got out of the pool, my skin tone still looked evened out, but the foundation had definitely worn down on the spots I had build up as concealer.  It did still have a matte finish once I patted my face dry.  Pretty amazing.  I highly recommend it, especially since it also has SPF 20 so its great for being by the outdoor pool or on the beach. 

NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder: thumbs up 

This product's catch phrase is: "for those movie star brows" (again, straight from the package).  This is my go-to eyebrow product.  I wear it literally every day and I love it.  I am brunette, but I use the colour 06 Blonde.  I had put it on as I always do, not really expecting anything to remain after getting out of the pool, as it doesn't even advertise being waterproof.  However, my brows looked exactly as they had before the lesson.  What a fantastic product!

The Balm Instain Blush: thumbs up

This blush claims to be "long wearing staining powder blush". This is another product that I use often, and already really liked.  I have the colour Lace.  It is extremely pigmented so I use it sparingly.  When I got out of the pool, it was still firmly in place on my cheeks. Score!

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain: thumbs up

I wear this stuff all the time and love it because I can just apply it in the morning and then add clear lip balm as the day goes on and the colour remains on my lips. I usually only have to reapply after 4-5 hours, even if I eat (unless it's something super messy).  No surprise, this stuff didn't budge in the pool.  I wore the colour Honey, but I also have Smitten and Adore.  All gorgeous girls!

Maybelline Colour Tatoo by Eyestudio Eyeshadows: thumbs up

This cream eyeshadow claims to last 24 hours.  Another of my favourite products, this stuff lasts all day and NEVER creases.  I used Bad to the Bronze on my lid, and blended a little into my crease, then I used Barely Branded (from the Metal collection) on my brow bone and inner corner of my eye.  These are quite a bit too shimmery for me on their own, but I applied some ivory matte eyeshadow into my crease and up to my brow bone, and that worked for me.  My eyeshadow looked exactly the same when I got out of the pool, it even held onto the powder shadow I applied as liner.  I don't know about 24 hours, but this stuff survived swimming lessons for sure!

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Express Mascara, Waterproof formula: thumbs up
This is a really great mascara.  It gives me volume and length and it doesn't clump, even if I apply numerous coats.  It didn't budge at swimming lessons, and when I wore it on vacation in January it did really well both in the ocean and in the pool with the kids.  My only complaint is that it is very difficult to remove, but I use coconut oil and it comes off with a little gentle rubbing.  

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner: Mixed Review

I use this eyeliner on my waterline or when I want a smudged look. I don't love it because if I'm wearing it on my upper lash line, it transfers a little to my lower lash line.  If I apply it to my waterline, it is gone in a few hours.  It is fairly long wearing, but after a long day it doesn't look that great.  For swimming lessons, I wore 001 Black on my upper lash line, smudged out.  The results were no different than any other day.  I could see it on my lower lash line when I got out of the pool.  Not a terrible result, but not a great one either.

Before swimming lesson

Before swimming lesson

After swimming lesson

Lots of this makeup would be great for a vacation if you plan on spending a lot of time on the beach or in the pool.  It think it would also be perfect for working out (not that I EVER do that, lol).  Hope this was helpful! Let me know if there's anything else Saskatchemom can review for you!