I've Been to Over 100 Concerts, Which Means My Sweat-Proof Makeup Routine Is Basically Flawless

From my favorite setting spray and the deodorant that keeps me smelling fresh all night.

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Here’s a fun fact about me: when I’m not writing about my favorite summer fashion trends, I spend most of the warm-weather season at my favorite concerts. And, after so many years of trial-and-error, I’ve managed to curate the best long-lasting beauty routine that doesn’t dry out my already-dry and dehydrated skin.

The latest of my live music escapades was the first of Charli XCX’s sold-out four-night Brat Tour extravaganza in Brooklyn, New York. I went to the Sweat Tour twice last year, and have been a fan of hers since her True Romance days. Brat was also my favorite album of last year (two of the songs off it were in my top-five on Spotify: ”Von Dutch” and “360,” if you were wondering). This was the concert event on my calendar.

So, I had to go all-out with a glimmering Brat green makeup look to celebrate seeing my favorite Essex girl in concert. But I needed my beauty routine to last through several hours of screaming, crying, and yes, sweating. I had general admission floor seats! It's to be expected.

My routine is full of fail-safe products, like a best-in-class foundation and a deodorant that quickly eliminates less-than-bratty body odor for up to 72 hours. Keep scrolling to shop my favorite finds.

A Smell-Proof Body Care Lineup

Dancing all night in a hot arena can lead to a lot of sweat, which generally leads to annoying body odor. A genuinely fantastic summer concert routine starts with products that stop that bad body odor at the source (and keep you smelling fresh). Opting for a whole-body deodorant is key to smelling fresh because you can spray it anywhere, and it's easy to reapply in a pinch. Teaming your favorite one with a long-lasting perfume is the perfect way to smell and feel your best all night long.

A Locked-In Base Routine

The last thing I want to deal with at a concert is melty makeup. So, after months of trial-and-error, I finally found a routine that lasts all night no matter how much I sweat. These are not my everyday products, but ones that I turn to when I need to lock in.

A High-Impact Eye Routine

Charli XCX is known for her party girl-era eye looks, so I obviously had to copy her look for the Brat tour. The trick to getting a look that lasts is layering on a variety of liners with different formulas, and then topping it all off with a shimmery eyeshadow for more drama.

A Set-Down Hairstyle

To keep my hair out of my face, I opted for a slicked-back half-up, half-down style. I lean on my go-tos like a boar-bristle hairbrush and my husband's styling pomade to keep my hair in place. I could literally sleep in this style without it budging.

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Julia Marzovilla
Fashion E-Commerce Editor

Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.

In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.

Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.