How to Waterproof Your Makeup This Rainy Season, According to the Pros

Preview asked celebrity makeup artists for their expert monsoon makeup tips!

Published on Jun 12, 2025

Photo by Alan Segui via Instagram/mizraffy

The rainy season is officially here, and with this change of weather comes a new set of challenges faced by your beauty routines. The gloomy skies are no reason to dull your makeup sparkle, but with the increased humidity and the unpredictable pours, unpreparedness can easily make your look go from snatched to smudged.

To prevent committing monsoon beauty mistakes, we approached celebrity makeup artists and asked: Can you share a quick tip to keep makeup intact despite the rain?

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Celebrity Makeup Artists' Rainy Season Makeup Tips

Juan Sarte

Keep skincare to essentials.

Ever wondered why celebrities like Maine Mendoza and Marian Rivera stay gorgeously glowing amidst any weather? One of the reasons is Juan Sarte, the artist who brings out their natural beauty through his makeup skills. For him, it’s all about laying the groundwork.

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PHOTOS: Instagram/juansarte | fourth photo by Kenneth Tangonan via Instagram/juansarte

“My tip to keep makeup intact is not to layer a lot of skin care products. Wearing a lot of skincare products works when you want your look to be bare-skinned during the day or at night when you sleep.

“If you’re going to wear makeup during the day, too much skincare products will not make your makeup last. Makeup products will just slip and slide with the skincare products, either during the wet season or the dry season. A thin layer of moisturizer is enough under makeup if you really have dry skin.” –Juan Sarte

Owen Sarmiento

Creams and tints are the way to go.

Kathryn Bernardo and Maymay Entrata have rocked many beauty looks so ethereal, they’re enough to make headlines. They’re only two of the many celebrities that frequently go to Owen Sarmiento to achieve this, and he shared a makeup tip that he’s tried and tested, and proven to have worked. He shared that his muse submerged into a swimming pool and rose up to the surface with her full glam still intact, and it’s because of this.

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PHOTOS: First and fourth photos by Charisma Lico, second photo by Snapped by Ralph, third photo by Alvin Chua via Instagram/owensarmiento

“Just wear anything cream! And those lip tints that stain the lips will still help you keep your look for longer hours. Anything that repels water, from your base to your colors, will greatly help.” –Owen Sarmiento

Denise Ochoa

Keep it lightweight and layer strategically.

The hands that paint the effortlessly majestic looks of stars like Maja Salvador and Toni Gonzaga are Denise Ochoa’s. And while creams can work for the rainy season, she emphasizes the importance of minding their texture and thickness. The order of application matters, too!

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PHOTOS: Instagram/deniseochoa

“During the rainy season, I usually recommend steering clear of heavy creams or thick, creamy foundations since they tend to melt and slide off more easily with humidity and moisture.

"Instead, I suggest going for lightweight, long-wearing formulas, and layer strategically: start with a grippy primer (not too much!), follow with waterproof or transfer-resistant products, and finish with a setting spray to help lock everything in.

"A touch of translucent powder on areas that tend to get oily can also help a lot. I don’t mind if it looks too matte at first because after an hour or two, the humidity and natural oils from the skin make the look more natural and sometimes dewy, depending on the skin.” –Denise Ochoa

Miz Raffy

Lock things in with a fixing spray.

The love that you pour into your makeup look of the day deserves to be seen beyond the downpours, umbrellas and all. This is a sentiment echoed by Miz Raffy, the makeup artist behind the youthful and radiant looks of celebrities like Sofia Andres and Niana Guerrero. Find out her favorite fixing spray below!

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PHOTOS: Instagram/mizraffy | second photo by Miles Wency, third photo by Alan Segui via Instagram/mizraffy

“I think a good fixing spray would really help with longevity. The spray from One Size is one of my favorites for sure!” –Miz Raffy

Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.