At the end of April, I went to a concert here in Alabama called the Auburn Rodeo. This is an outdoor event with multiple country singers. While April is definitely not the hottest month in Alabama, it’s still pretty warm. I tried out a TON of different makeup combinations leading up to the concert because I needed my makeup to last from 6 AM to around midnight and in the heat. Everything I’m going to recommend in this post not only wore well that day, but has also worn well every time I’ve worn it since then; even in the rising May temperatures. I have reviewed most of these products if you would like to learn more about them. Let me show you the look now!

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that this look has been my go-to. Not only does it last but it’s also easy and fairly fast to do. Let’s talk about the most important part of the look first, the base.

Finding the right combination of base products was the absolute MOST difficult part of this process. It was not only important that my base hold up through heat and sweat but that it also crease as little as possible and be full coverage. I have smile lines and lines between my brows but this combination of products barely creased. I also have combination skin that gets oily in the T-zone and these products were able to hold up beautifully.

• e.l.f. Matte Oil Control Primer
• J. Cat Beauty Skinsurance Max Coverage Silky Foundation in Buff
• J. Cat Beauty Staysurance Water Sealed Concealer in Buff
• Milani Supercharged Brightening Undereye Tint in Pink
• J. Cat Beauty Aquasurance Powder Foundation in Buff– I only used this to bump up the coverage over acne and scars. It can look cakey when used over the whole face.
• J. Cat Beauty Luxe Pro Powder in Porcelain– I use a damp sponge to apply this all over my face. I feel that helps to really press it in and give a smooth finish.
• e.l.f. Halo Glow Powder in Medium– I use this as a finishing powder to add a little glow and color to my face.

Next up is cheek products and setting sprays. These were easy to choose because they’re some of my favorites.

• Flower Beauty Flower Bots Blush in Berry-More– This is a gorgeous red/berry shade that looks like a natural flush on my skin tone.
• Lorac Hustle and Glow Baked Bronze & Highlight Palette- I absolutely love the lightest highlighter and that’s what I used. Unfortunately, this palette has been discontinued. Their Lux Diamond Golden Hour Palette has multiple gorgeous highlighters, though, and is on sale for $24.00. You can find it here.
• Mario Badescu Rosewater Facial Spray
• Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray– I really like this setting spray but a cheaper alternative that works just as well is the Catrice Oil Control Matt Fixing Spray.

My eye makeup was also pretty easy to choose. The most reliable eyeshadow formulas in my collection are from Undone Beauty and Lorac so if I’m going out, odds are I’m wearing something from them.

• Urban Decay Primer Potion– I don’t think this primer is any better than most others, it’s just what I had open at the time. I always set my primer with a cream colored eyeshadow or powder regardless.
• Undone Beauty Curator Eye Palette in Bare– If my whole eyeshadow collection disappeared, I’d buy this palette first. It’s the perfect neutral palette and so easy to use. For this look, I applied the second to last bronze brown shade all over my lid and blended it up into my crease. I also smudged the last black shade on my lower lash line. I used the highlighter mentioned above in my inner corner but there are great inner corner shades here, as well.
• Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Cheap Date– I wanted a little something extra so I applied this shadow on the innermost part of my lid.
• Covergirl Flourish Mascara– This mascara is great but if you need something waterproof, I recommend the Covergirl Waterproof Full Lash Bloom.

Last but not least is lips and brows. I couldn’t decide if I wanted a long lasting lipstick or more comfortable gloss. I ended up deciding to go with a pigmented gloss for the comfort and ease of reapplication.

• ShopMissA Lip Pop Gloss in City Girl
• Urban Decay Brow Blade in Dark Drapes
• essence Lash & Brow Clear Mascara

Final Thoughts:

These products, primarily the base choices, will be my main go tos this summer. I haven’t been able to find anything else that works as well. However, I would love to know what your top choices are for makeup that lasts! Thanks for reading and have a great day!