Pack the Perfect Poolside Makeup Bag

Makeup artist Molly Stern—who works with Reese Witherspoon and Elizabeth Olsen—gives us her picks for wearable, waterproof makeup that pops at the pool. Stern is also the founder of mrsbymrs.co

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Facial Sunscreen

"My main advice is to keep it light, but first and foremost, make sure you always have on sunblock," says Stern. This mineral-based version won't irritate eyes, and contains natural antioxidants like green tea and vitamin C to magnify the lotion's protective factors.

MD Solar Sciences Mineral Lotion For Face and Body Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $34, us.spacenk.com.

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Lightweight Concealer

"If you need some extra skin coverage, just make sure to use it sparingly. Nothing looks worse than a full face of foundation. This version is lightweight enough to wear in bright sun, but dense enough to give you coverage if you need it."

Chantecaille New Stick, $45, shop.nordstrom.com.

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Bronzer

"At the beginning of summer, you're probably not going to want to blind others with your winter whiteness. I like a little bronzer high on the cheekbones and bridge of the nose."

Nars Bronzing Powder in Irrésistiblement, $38, narscosmetics.com.

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Waterproof Mascara

"For mascara and the pool, you can't beat the classic in their waterproof formula. It just stays on."

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara, $6, ulta.com.

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Cream Eyeliner

"If you want to add a little Mediterranean mystery to your look, this bronze black shadow can look really sexy with a tan. It's smudgable and definable, so you can really play around with different types of lined eyes.

YSL Effet Faux Cils Creme D'Eyeliner in Bronze Black, $30, yslbeautyus.com.

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Sheer Red Lipstick

"A see-through red looks fab with a bikini. And if it fades, it fades. You want that popsicle-lips finish."

Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani Sheer Lipstick in 302, $34, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com.

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Nude Lipgloss

"I am insane for this lipgloss. I love a high gloss finish."

Hourglass Cosmetics Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss in Child, $28, hourglasscosmetics.com.

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Conditioner

Smear this floral-scented cream on your strands and from head-to-toe to stay glimmery and hydrated.

Aerin Beach Cream, $45, aerin.com.

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Washable Bag

So it gets smeared with sunscreen and drizzled with sandwich oil. At the end of the day, just toss it in the wash.

Baggu Small 3D Zip Small in Mint Stripe, $8, baggu.com.

Hannah Morrill is a writer and editor based in Portland, Maine. She’s an avid reader, an indifferent face-washer and a sunscreen/retinol evangelist.

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