Hi guys,

I'm planning to have an underwater photoshoot in the ocean. What products (foundation, mascara, blush, etc.) can you recommend to use?

I don't trust the regular "waterproof" mascara for example, because some of them don't even last a shower.

Thanks and best regards,
Lisa
(I'm a make-up artist & retoucher)

That's a tough one. There isn't a lot, that is truly reliable.

I know I am late in answering but in the future Make Up For Ever's Aqua line is amazing for underwater. The Canadian Synchro team wears it for their competitions.

I have yet to do an underwater photoshoot; however, I will say what has worked for my one-time personal underwater "adventure."  One summer I was at a cookout and was dared to jump in the pool fully-clothed (full makeup and everything).  I jumped in, swam around, and the only items STILL on my face after getting out of the pool were (I took a selfie):

- MAC Paint Pot (I used the color Indianwood on my eyes), I love Paint Pots and I use them often as eyeshadow bases on models

- MAC Pro Longwear Foundation + Pro Longwear Concealer (obviously this would never be used for a photoshoot due to the SPF in the foundation, but I figure I'd still note it).

- Surprisingly not all of my mascara was washed away (Covergirl LashBlast Waterproof), and there was no smearing until I started rubbing my eyes later on

- My eyebrows were still on, NYX Brow Pencil (I believe it's wax based)

*In the end, I'd highly suggest the MAC Paint Pots, as the other products may or may not work, especially if the model has to keep being re-submerged into the water over and over again.