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Introduction
I have a confession to make: I’m a beauty junkie. In my house, there’s an entire shelf devoted to products that promise the perfect pout or even just the perfect shade of pink for your lips. But as much as I love cosmetics, I’ve accepted that sometimes they don’t last all day long—and that’s fine. That is, until it isn’t fine! So here are seven hacks you can use to keep your makeup looking fresh throughout the day:
Use a Primer
Primers are a must-have for long-lasting makeup, and they do more than just make your foundation look smoother. They actually help makeup adhere to your skin so that it stays in place and lasts longer throughout the day. A good primer can also help even out skin tone, making it look more even and smooth overall. If you’re using a concealer or a brightening powder on top of your foundation, this is especially important as it will help keep those products from creasing or cracking under pressure (i.e., like when you smile).
Set It With Powder
Powder is a must-have product for any makeup artist, but it can also be used to help your makeup last longer. When you set your face with powder after applying foundation, you’ll help lock everything in place and keep the color looking fresh all day long. You’ll also create a smooth surface that makes blending easier when applying blush or bronzer–and if you’re using an illuminating setting spray (more on those later), applying this before will give them an extra boost of shine!
Seal It With Setting Spray
One of the most important steps in keeping your makeup looking fresh all day is to seal it with a setting spray. This will keep any oil from seeping through and ruining your look, even if you’re sweating or crying (or both).
Set aside some time to experiment with different types of setting sprays before deciding which one works best for you. Some people prefer sprays with a mist nozzle that allows them more control over where the product lands, while others prefer those with an atomizer sprayer because they can apply the product faster without worrying about overspray getting on their hair or clothes.
The key thing here is making sure not too much product gets on your face–too much could lead to overdrying and clogged pores!
Apply Concealer Before Foundation
One of the best ways to make your makeup last longer is by applying concealer first. Concealer is used to cover imperfections and dark circles under the eyes, while foundation evens out skin tone and helps prevent breakouts by providing a barrier between your skin and pollutants in the air.
Therefore, it’s best to apply concealer before foundation so you can use it as an extra layer of protection against dirt and oil buildup on top of whatever else you put on after that (e.g., blush).
Apply Cream Blush Before Powder
Cream blushes are more long-lasting than their powder counterparts, and they’re also easier to blend. The best part? You can apply them with your fingers or a brush, just like you would do with your foundation or concealer. If you want the most matte look possible, go with a powder blush–but if you want something more natural-looking (and less likely to fade throughout the day), then stick with cream!
Embrace the Beauty of Skin Products
The first step to having makeup that lasts all day is to start with a good foundation. If you’re not wearing any skin products, your foundation will likely be the first thing to fade throughout the day. So, if possible, apply a moisturizer and sunscreen before applying any other makeup products at all!
If you want your makeup routine to be even more effective at keeping everything in place through long hours of wear–and who doesn’t?–then consider using primer as well as setting spray after applying moisturizer and sunscreen (or just skip straight from sunscreen). The primer will help fill in any cracks or crevices in your skin so they don’t become visible when applied over top of them later on; it also helps keep oiliness at bay throughout the day so things don’t slide around too much once everything’s set into place by powder products like blush or bronzer (or even just powdering over everything). And finally: setting spray! This product can act as both an extra barrier between skin and environment along with creating an invisible layer between each individual item within our look; this keeps everything looking fresh without losing definition over time due
Don’t Overexfoliate Your Lips and Eyes
- Don’t use a scrub on your lips.
- Don’t apply eye makeup with a brush.
- Use a gentle cleanser to clean your face and lips, and then moisturize afterwards to keep them hydrated.
These 7 hacks will help your makeup last all day long.
- Use setting spray
- Wear lip gloss or lipstick with a matte finish
- Apply primer on your eyelids before applying eyeshadow
- Use an eyeshadow base to create a smooth surface for your eye makeup to adhere to
- Use concealer under your eyes if they’re prone to creasing or dark circles (or both!)
6This will help the color stay true throughout the day and prevent it from fading or migrating into fine lines around your eyes 7You can also use this trick in the area above and below your lips
Conclusion
With these seven hacks in your arsenal, you’ll be able to keep your makeup looking fresh all day long.
