The Perfect Pool Make-up

You have your tickets to Vegas and the perfect swimsuits and the must have spray tan. All you need now is the right pool ready makeup to keep you looking cool under the hot desert sun. The key is using the best waterproof products. Start with a good sealer Illamasqua Sealing Gel – $16.67 at…

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Vegas Pool SeasonUpdated 11 Nov 2026 · Published 1 Mar 2013 · 2 min read
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You have your tickets to Vegas and the perfect swimsuits and the must have spray tan. All you need now is the right pool ready makeup to keep you looking cool under the hot desert sun.

The key is using the best waterproof products.

Start with a good sealer

Illamasqua Sealing Gel – $16.67 at illamasqua.com
This stuff will transform any powder into a lock down, waterproof formula, allowing you to take your favorite shades from the land to water in minutes. Seriously, it’s a must-have.

Neat Feat Face Saver – $14.87 at neatfeat.com
Talk about saving face! This product truly works wonders to drastically reduce the amount of sweat that appears on your face. It goes on easy and is specifically formulated to create a natural-feeling base over the skin. Simply apply underneath makeup and SPF and you’re all set. Because, let’s be honest, no one wants to be that sweaty, gross girl just hanging out poolside.

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Clinique Almost Makeup: It’s waterproof, sweat proof, and streak proof, which means it will stay on even while you swim. The ultra-sheer concealer comes in four shades and includes built-in SPF 15.

Era Face Spray On Foundation by Classified Cosmetics – $55 Online
The water-resistant, sweat-proof, oil-free aerosol foundation mists on with no blending required.

Concealer: Waterproof concealer is genius. It covers all imperfections while you swim.

Make Up For Ever’s Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation – $34 Sephora,
It is shine-free and actually works.

For a powder option try: Laura Mercier’s Mineral Powder SPF 15 – $35 Sephora, comes in eight skin tones and fights aging while keeping your skin glowing, not greasy.

Jane Iredale Powder Me with SPF 30 for Face and Body – $45.50 shop.janeiredale.com,
Smooth on this chemical-free dry powder SPF for immediate UVB/UVA protection. It has a very water resistant rating, and even if you forget and fry yourself, you can always apply it afterward to soothe the inflammation. It comes in Translucent, which disappears on your skin, and Tanned, which will give you a golden bronze shimmer.

Skinn Cosmetics Waterproof Smudge Sticks – $15.00 Skinn.com
Skinn Cosmetics Waterproof smudge sticks stay put while you’re in the pool, and can even be used to pretty up your cheeks and lips.

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