As someone who lives in New Orleans, I deal with sweat on a daily basis, especially in the summer. As a woman who lives in New Orleans and likes to have fun with clothes, makeup, and hairstyles, the constant tropical moisture of the city poses a challenge on the looks I want to achieve, as well as my ability to achieve them comfortably.

Luckily, there are a few miracle products out there that were created to make living in a world of sweat less unbearable. Here are some of my favorites of those products.

Primer:

This amazing invention is available everywhere from Walmart to Sephora, and can be worn under makeup as well as by itself. I find that it's almost fail-proof for keeping my makeup from sliding off during all seasons, and I swear by it when I dance in Mardi Gras parades.

Dry Shampoo:

The genetic fairy waved her wand and gave me an oily scalp and baby fine hair. I can literally walk out of the house fresh out of the shower and look like I need another one half an hour later. I always have a full-size can on hand at home, and travel sizes are great to carry around in a purse when you aren't going to be home for a while. I will use dry shampoo to make my hair and scalp less sweaty and greasy, and I'll also add it to my regular hair styling routine directly after washing my hair. I find that my style stays intact longer that way.

Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel:

It may sound really gross and unappealing (not to mention it's sold on the family planning row, hence the brand name), but this stuff is nothing short of a heaven sent miracle for everyone whose thighs have ever touched. You don't have to be chubby to suffer from summer chub rub, and this crazy good elixir stops it in its tracks.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water:

This stuff will clean your face completely, and you don't need anything but the bottle and some cotton. Plus, it's totally safe to use on your eyelids and lips. It removes makeup perfectly and also cleans a naked face super well. It's perfect for a quick refresh in the middle of the day or cleaning your whole face before bed.

Seriously, y'all, I leave sweat prints around places like animals leave paw prints. My hope is that some of you will find these products useful if you haven't already discovered them. They have definitely improved my summer experience.