Tips to Keep Your Makeup all Day long

by Maria Bashi · Mar 3, 2017

Makeup can take hours to apply, and it usually should last a long time. Therefore, melted foundation, fading lipstick, and splotchy concealer marks are so frustrating. No one wants to look in the mirror in the middle of the day and see all their hard work gone to waste. So, read on and follow a few simple but essential tips to make your lashes, eyes, and glowing skin a constant throughout a busy work day or an evening out.

1. Prepping

Just like a wall needs to be prepared before repainting, your face needs to be washed before your makeup regime. Otherwise, the makeup will start melting quickly, not to mention trapping the existent dirt and oil on your face, causing possible breakouts or redness. After washing, apply a light moisturizer and let it work on your skin for a few minutes.

Next, use a primer. This will help to create an airbrushed look that will last longer and prevent flakiness.

2. Thin layers of everything

Like the spray paint can say, using a thin layer is always better than one or two thick ones. This applies to almost all areas of makeup; foundation, eyeshadow, and lipsticks. A gentle hand can work wonders, and make them last all day.

3. Focus on lipstick

A pop of color on your lips can be all that’s needed to complete your look. Sadly, the lipstick is usually the first to fade. So, take a few precautions while applying your lip color to ensure that your look stays and feels fresh all day long.

Satin lipstick is usually the way to go. This kind of lipstick texture is better at gliding on your lips than a matte one and more long-lasting and light than a creamy texture. A satin finish will make sure your color stays put.
Exfoliate your lips and make sure they’re hydrated by using a lip balm before you apply lipstick. A satin lipstick would be moist enough not to require the lip balm, though.
Use concealer/foundation on your lips so that the color is brought out. A lip liner would then help to seal the color and make it fast. The natural color of your lips must be canceled out or adjusted for to showcase the true color of your lipstick.
Once you’re done with a layer of matte, creamy or satin lipstick, blot it before applying another coat. This will fix your lipstick in place.
Before your last coat, put a one-ply tissue over your lips and dust with translucent powder (or just plain old baby powder.

4. Setting spray/powder

A translucent powder or a setting spray could help your makeup stay better on your face. Setting spray should be used before and after makeup application for best results. The setting will also assist the makeup look more natural and smooth.

5. Be prepared

No matter how many precautions you may take, you should be ready for emergencies. A small pouch of products to help you touch up your face can be a life-saver. Compact powder, a makeup stick, lipstick and blotting paper should be your staples.

Conclusion: When wearing makeup, we should all do our best to preserve it. After all, we spent a lot of money and time on looking our best. Be sure to refrain from touching your makeup with your hands, and feel free to work all day and party all night!