We know that the lifespan of some of your favorite beauty looks can be pretty short-lived, but if your makeup isn’t making it past happy hour it’s time to make some changes. Long, busy hours at the office can mean your makeup is melting off before you even leave for the day. To help avoid makeup meltdown and the need to rush home to fix your face for an after-work outing, take a look at our all-day makeup tips.
1Start with a Primer
Primer creates a smooth, flawless canvas for your foundation and helps makeup adhere to skin longer, rather than flaking or deteriorating through the day. Try Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, which soothes skin, fills in fine lines and enhances overall texture and tone. You can check the DIY primer I posted here.
Primer creates a smooth, flawless canvas for your foundation and helps makeup adhere to skin longer, rather than flaking or deteriorating through the day. Try Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, which soothes skin, fills in fine lines and enhances overall texture and tone. You can check the DIY primer I posted here.
2Set with Powder
Using a setting powder helps makeup last longer during the day. It sets your makeup since it contains light-reflecting ingredients that give your skin a smooth, flawless finish.
Using a setting powder helps makeup last longer during the day. It sets your makeup since it contains light-reflecting ingredients that give your skin a smooth, flawless finish.
3Block Shine Before it Begins
Sure you can powder and blot all night long, but an easier way to banish shine is to double up on your makeup setting spray. Mist once before your makeup application—this layer acts as a glue that will hold your makeup in place and keep oil at bay. Then mist again when your look is complete to seal the deal.
Sure you can powder and blot all night long, but an easier way to banish shine is to double up on your makeup setting spray. Mist once before your makeup application—this layer acts as a glue that will hold your makeup in place and keep oil at bay. Then mist again when your look is complete to seal the deal.
Keep a facial mist or spray toner in your purse or desk drawer for quick bursts of hydration and refreshment. Regardless of the type of makeup you use, a facial mist will work to hydrate, refresh and even set your makeup. Here’s the homemade version for setting spray.
4Stop Eyeliner Smears
Nothing says, “I’m ready to go home” like smeared eyeliner. For eyeliner debacles, go to the source and swap a defined line for a smoky look. Put down the skinny liners, and pick up a highly pigmented shadow pencil. Draw a thick line and smudge it out with the built-in smudger for a sultry look that won’t have you worrying about smears.
Nothing says, “I’m ready to go home” like smeared eyeliner. For eyeliner debacles, go to the source and swap a defined line for a smoky look. Put down the skinny liners, and pick up a highly pigmented shadow pencil. Draw a thick line and smudge it out with the built-in smudger for a sultry look that won’t have you worrying about smears.
5Fight Fading Lip Color
Going for a bold lip? Prep your pout and use a lip stain, before you apply your chosen hue. Applying a lip stain acts as your beauty safety net. Even if your lip color fades as the night goes on, you’ll be protected from the feathered lipstick and outlined lips that are often left behind after a few cocktails.
Going for a bold lip? Prep your pout and use a lip stain, before you apply your chosen hue. Applying a lip stain acts as your beauty safety net. Even if your lip color fades as the night goes on, you’ll be protected from the feathered lipstick and outlined lips that are often left behind after a few cocktails.
6Maintain Freshly Mascara-ed Lashes
Another telltale sign that your makeup is past its peak? Dry, flaking mascara. Keep your lashes looking lush all day long by choosing a hydrating and water-resistant formula with a glossy finish. Moisturizing ingredients fight flake-off, and the word ‘waterproof’ is pretty much a perquisite for a night on the town, but the real key to keeping that fresh mascara feel, is the glossy finish.
Another telltale sign that your makeup is past its peak? Dry, flaking mascara. Keep your lashes looking lush all day long by choosing a hydrating and water-resistant formula with a glossy finish. Moisturizing ingredients fight flake-off, and the word ‘waterproof’ is pretty much a perquisite for a night on the town, but the real key to keeping that fresh mascara feel, is the glossy finish.
7Touch up your Makeup on the Go
Whether it’s to conceal a blemish or minimize redness, having a portable product on hand to fix flaws on the go is indispensable. Conceal imperfections on your nose, cheeks and chin with this creamy, full-coverage formula that’s small enough for even the smallest clutch purse
Whether it’s to conceal a blemish or minimize redness, having a portable product on hand to fix flaws on the go is indispensable. Conceal imperfections on your nose, cheeks and chin with this creamy, full-coverage formula that’s small enough for even the smallest clutch purse
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