Big Girls Don't Cry (unless armed with waterproof makeup of course)

Waterproof Makeup Picks from Sephora.

Lately it feels like we’ve been darting from one air-conditioned zone to the next. It’s not that we’re afraid of a little heat. It’s more the fear that our makeup will melt down our faces à la Sissy Spacek in the horror flick Carrie. We don’t want to scare any small children. The clever folks at Sephora must have been reading our minds because they sent us a cheat sheet of their newest no-melt, sweat-proof products. Here are their picks to get us big girls through the summer of ’09 sans the scary makeup dripping down the face look.

Sephora Waterproof Essentials Kit, $16 ($22 value). A girl’s best summertime friend! Comes with three waterproof eye essentials including Le Waterproof Mascara in lack, Flashy Liner in deep black and Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover.

Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara, $20. A no-budge  mascara that creates long, lush lashes that don’t flake or smear. Infused with special microcrystalline wax to keep lashes soft and moisturized.

Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow Palette, $42 ($68 value). Four doggone pretty shadows that stay put into you take ’em off. Snag this limited-edition collection while you can, which includes Whippet (iced gold), Mutt (bronzed taupe), Terrier (blushing violet) and Pekingese (sparkling ocean).

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Concealer, $22. Finally, a waterproof concealer you can wear all day without the fear of it melting down your face! Offers full coverage to hide dark circles, blemishes and redness in five rich pigments.

Hourglass Supernatural Waterproof Bronzer, $45. Add a pop of color to your cheeks and set your foundation with this oil free, long wearing bronzer. It’s paraben and sulfate free formula goes on sheer and lasts all day through swimming, outdoor activities and summer heat.

Make Up For Ever Professional Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow, $22. Give bright summer colors some drama with a smudge of this creamy shadow along the lash line. The stay-on formula smooths on easily and lasts all night.

Dior DiorShow Iconic Extreme Waterproof Mascara, $28. A smudge-proof mascara that protects against unsightly under-eye smears even if you take a dip in the pool. Specially formulated to boost lash length and create lasting volume.

Get these waterproof wonders at Sephora stores, online at sephora.com or by calling 1.877.Sephora.