Sweat Proof Makeup Hacks from Professional Dancers
Have You Ever Wondered How Professional Dancers Can Do Fully Choreographed Performances and Still Look Immaculate — with Their Makeup Intact and Not Melting...
Have you ever wondered how professional dancers can do fully choreographed performances and still look immaculate — with their makeup intact and not melting off their faces? You've heard of stayproof and sweatproof makeup, but does it really work? And what products should we be using to avoid breakouts from a sweaty gym sesh or a night spent dancing at a concert? Three professional dancers from the Red Bull Dance Your Style competition, shared their favorite products for a flawless finish. Keep reading to learn their tips for sweatproof makeup.
Inyoung "Dassy" Lee
For Inyoung "Dassy" Lee, dance is more than just a learned passion. As a self-taught dancer known for her infectious, powerful popping style, Lee took herself from doing playful routines in her living room to becoming a globally recognized elite dance champion.
Lee says she gets her makeup inspiration from Instagram, and over the years she's learned different tricks on how to make her beat stay put. "I've tried different makeup styles, but my makeup hasn't really changed, I like to create a classy look, I don't like to add a lot of color to my face," she says.
Lee's Go-To Beauty Products
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Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint Radiant Liquid Foundation
This radiant foundation has an advanced formula that reduces the look of fatigue and creates flawless medium coverage. "I like using this foundation because it blends nicely and is not too thick or heavy," the dancer shares.
This award-winning powder is not only a favorite of Lee's, but beauty influencers rave about it as well. The light formula boasts long-lasting wear without adding weight or texture. It absorbs oil and reduces shine all day, creating a flawless, matte finish with no flashback in photos. "When I'm dancing I sweat a lot; I apply this powder to set my makeup and help remove shine," says Lee. "I used to apply foundation on its own, but I've noticed that when I use powder, my makeup stays longer."
This waterproof liquid eyeliner offers up to 24-hours of wear and has a hybrid tip that combines the ease of a felt-tip pen with the suppleness of a brush. "I always use a waterproof eyeliner," says Lee. "I like this pen-style tip — there's not too much ink on the brush so it's easy to draw a sharp line. I don't like to use the regular liquid as it gets too messy. I used to just wear eyeliner on its own but when I sweat it goes everywhere, so now, I apply black eyeshadow on top of the eyeliner and it stays much longer."
This clump-free mascara delivers nine times the volume in just one coat. "I've been using this mascara for over ten years, and it never smudges when I sweat," says Lee.
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