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"Lots of makeup is labeled as long-wearing, but which products really stand the test of time--and sweat? Well, some really awesome female athletes are about to tell you. Even if you don&amp;#x27;t get dolled up to hit the gym, their picks will come in handy at your next marathon non-fitness event (a double shift of waitressing, clubbing until sunrise, bridesmaid duty, a long day at the beach ... ). I got the names of some champ makeup items from Nick Barose--a celebrity makeup artist who happens to be friends with many Muay Thai fighters (like a Thai version of kickboxing) through his gym. He has them help identify the very best smudge-proof and long-wearing makeup BEFORE putting it on his A-list clients, who need staying power for the red carpet. &amp;quot;I get tons of makeup sent to me, but I rarely add new stuff to my kit because I have to make sure products are going to perform--just pretty packaging or pretty color doesn&amp;#x27;t cut it,&amp;quot; he says. Here are 12 products that have emerged victorious from the Muay Thai Fighters&amp;#x27; insanely rigorous makeup tests (along with photos of the gorgeous women who wear them, and helpful application tips from Nick!). The tester: Kate Allen from Cool Hearts Gym in Philadelphia (&amp;quot;Doesn&amp;#x27;t she look like she should be kicking asses in Tomb Raiders and or Resident Evil alongside Milla Jovovich or Angelina?&amp;quot; Nick asks.) The kick-butt makeup: Votre Vu Arch de Triumphe Brow Definer Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;Brows pencil can be time-consuming. If you do it fast without blending it can look obvious, harsh and waxy. Brow powder looks great but will fade when you sweat. This water-resistant brow gel is the perfect compromise.&amp;quot; Kate&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;This brow gel is so easy to use and so natural looking. It stays on until the end of the day, and more important, it doesn&amp;#x27;t run when I sweat.&amp;quot; The tester: Laurel Holloway from Sitan Gym in NYC The kick-butt makeup: Hard Candy Lash Ink 4-Day Lash Stain Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;Laurel had complained to me that most mascara runs when she sweats and made her look &amp;#x27;like an angry panda&amp;#x27;. But she wore this during a two-hour intense work out and sparring session and was impressed.&amp;quot; Laurel&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;After a workout, everything is a hot mess but my lashes. They still look perfect, no smudges!&amp;quot; The tester: Jessica Ng from Sitan Gym The kick-butt makeup: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof eyeliner Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;It&amp;#x27;s rich, creamy and you can smudge it however you want yet after it sets it won&amp;#x27;t move. You can create easy smoky eyes with this pencil by just running it along the upper and lower lash lines then smudging with Q-tips, no eyeshadow needed.&amp;quot; Jessica&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;My eye makeup is pretty simple. I like to just line my eyes and then blend it a little. This applies nice and smooth. It stays on really well; I didn&amp;#x27;t have to worry about color smearing under my eyes.&amp;quot; The tester: Peeloshmi Deonarain from New York JiuJitsu The kick-butt makeup: Clarins Fix Make-Up Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;You mist this over finished makeup to help set it so the color stays on longer; it also has a refreshing grapefruit scent.&amp;quot; Peeloshmi&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;I tried this before a hard workout with a lot of sweat. The effect reminded me of a time when I had my makeup airbrushed for a wedding--and that makeup lasted all day even under the hot sun.&amp;quot; The tester: Sheila Maietta [left] of Sitan Gym The kick-butt makeup: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;I love that this blush has a soft sheen to it--it&amp;#x27;s not too shimmery, so it won&amp;#x27;t make you look oily when you sweat.&amp;quot; Sheila&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;I wear very little makeup, but a bit of blush really adds healthy color to my face in seconds. This one is great because it stays on without looking blotchy or streaky when I sweat.&amp;quot; The tester: Nicole Salgar [right] of Sitan Gym The kick-butt makeup: DiorSkin Airflash Spray Foundation and Kat VonD Tattoo Concealer Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;People might be intimidated about spraying foundation on their face, but what I usually do is spray it on a brush or sponge and blend it like normal foundation. Once it&amp;#x27;s on you won&amp;#x27;t need to touch up your face the rest of the day. [Note from Petra: I love this stuff too--read my review!] The Kat Von D concealer is rich but can be blended down--it covers anything and won&amp;#x27;t budge, so if you have pimples or spots that regular concealer can&amp;#x27;t handle, try this.&amp;quot; Nicole&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;With the DiorShow foundation, I almost forget that I have makeup on my face because it doesn&amp;#x27;t run! As for the concealer, I hate when mine fades away when I sweat. This one doesn&amp;#x27;t get cakey or smudge, and it&amp;#x27;s so easy to apply with just my fingers.&amp;quot; The tester: Watt Sriboonruang of Coban Muay Thai gym in NYC The kick-butt makeup: Jouer Long Wearing Lip Definer Pencil and Rimmel Stay Glossy Lipgloss Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;The Jouer pencil is very creamy and glides on like a dream, so no harsh lines. You can even fill in the whole lip under lipstick or gloss for extra punch. Some glosses are a waste of time because they come off too fast, but this one lasts without looking goopy.&amp;quot; Watt&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;The lip pencil looks very natural didn&amp;#x27;t disappear even after drinking a lot of water during my workout. And I dabbed a bit of the gloss on my lips and was surprised that the shine was still there hours later.&amp;quot; The tester: Dr. Mirjana Sadeghi of Sitan Gym (shown with her kids Mila and Max) The kick-butt makeup: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Leather Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;This is a bronzy brown that looks great on everyone.&amp;quot; Mirjana&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;I love this eyeshadow because I can just put it on with my fingers and it stays on all day. I also love this color, it really brings out my eyes!&amp;quot; The tester: Ilhame Rhaffari from Sitan Gym The kick-butt makeup: Estee Lauder Double Wear Mineral Rich Loose Powder Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;When you buff this on using a powder brush, the trick is to swirl the brush in circular motions as you&amp;#x27;re going all over your face--it&amp;#x27;ll look so natural and sheer.&amp;quot; Ilhame&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;When I blot away sweat but the powder still stays put, and without looking streaky.&amp;quot; The tester: Christina Peteraf from Cool Hearts Gym The kick-butt makeup: CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick Nick&amp;#x27;s note: &amp;quot;This one works almost like a lip stain: It gives just enough color and sheen but looks natural.&amp;quot; Christina&amp;#x27;s quote: &amp;quot;I don&amp;#x27;t like to feel like I have something on my lips. This feels so light and is so natural-looking, and after I sweat the color still looks the same on my lips like it did hours before when I put it on.&amp;quot; Whew. Well I definitely burned 5,000 calories just putting this post together! I&amp;#x27;m going to go eat some chocolate and lay on the couch for a while before I call in all these products to try for myself. Have you tried any of these long-wearing makeup items? Got another one you&amp;#x27;d add to this list? Photos: Nick Barose"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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