How can you ensure that your makeup lasts all day, even if you put in the effort to apply it every morning? Is it possible to make your makeup last all day after you have dressed, commuted, worked, exercised, and socialized?
Our mobile make-up professionals were kind enough to share their best tips for making your make-up last longer. We share with you the steps to a make-up that will last.
1. Preparation Is Important
We are certain that many of us undervalue this one! The blank canvas on our skin must be in top condition. Make-up that isn’t sticking well because of dead skin cells, sebum, and dirt, will not last long.
Exfoliate your skin at least 2-3 times per week to ensure that you have a perfect canvas for applying makeup that stays in place. Cleanse your skin both morning and evening. Double-cleanse your face in the evening to remove any makeup that you have applied during the day. Any residue will not help the next morning.
Follow your morning face wash with toner, moisturizer, and serum. This will give your skin a radiant glow, and smoothness which is perfect for a base for makeup.
2. Prime Your Skin
Primers are the unsung heroes of flawless long-lasting make-up. Primer is the unsung hero of flawless, long-lasting makeup. They create a better canvas and smooth out everything. Also, they act as a barrier to prevent your foundation from absorbing into your skin.
Use a primer for the face to smooth out fine lines and blemishes. Add an extra eye primer. The eye primer is a great way to show off your eye shadow all day.
Choose primers that are oil-free to avoid creating a slippery surface on which your makeup will slide.
3. Next, Consider Layers
First, select an oil-free foundation (again to ensure it will stay in place). Your foundation will continue to smoothen your skin. Professional make-up artists suggest applying powder, concealer, and foundation in thin layers. This layering will not only ensure that your makeup looks flawless but also keep it looking its best throughout the day.
Put your powder in your bag so you can have it on hand throughout the day. Reapplying creams can be tricky. But a quick reapplication with powder will leave you feeling fresh and radiant in no time.
4. Use Setting Powder
Use a translucent powder to set your makeup after you have applied it. It will also remove any excess oil, which can cause make-up products to move.
5. Priming Sprays Are a Powerful Tool
The next step is to apply eye makeup. Dip your brush in priming spray before you start applying eye shadow. This little trick will help the pigment remain vibrant all day.
6. Choose Waterproof Footwear
Choose waterproof eyeliner or mascara. They will look more vibrant and last longer, while also being less likely to smudge.
A lash extension or a lash tint is another way to ensure that your lashes are always ready. You won’t have to use mascara anymore!
7. Secrets to Long-Lasting Lip Color
Maintaining lip color is always a challenge. Talking and eating fast will cause the color to fade. To keep your lipstick looking fresh, you must reapply it throughout the day.
A morning tip is to mix a matte liquid lip color with primer and apply it before you put on your lipstick. This homemade mixture creates a tint that lasts longer than lipstick alone.
Apply it multiple times! After applying your first layer of lipstick, use a tissue to blot the surface and finish it off with translucent powder. After you have done this, you can apply another coat of lipstick. Repeat the process a third or fourth time to get intense colors and long-lasting lips.
8. Use Setting Spray
After you have applied your makeup, it is time to set the makeup. When our make-up professionals finish your makeup, they will use setting spray. This is a tip you can use daily to extend the life of your makeup.
This looks very natural and seals in your makeup. Many people like to refresh their make-up with a setting mist during the day, especially when they have reapplied powder or lip color.
Tips to Help You Keep Your Makeup on Throughout the Day
How you apply make-up at the beginning of the day does not determine how long it will last. Our make-up experts warned against constantly touching your face or hair, or repeatedly putting on and taking off glasses. They said that this constant touch is the main reason why your make-up loses its intensity. It is a good idea to avoid touching your face since it can introduce bacteria and dirt that could lead to an infection. However, they did recommend that you use a blotting sheet before reapplying powder.
You can refresh your look by keeping your essential makeup items on you at all times. If you want to have long-lasting makeup, you can opt for a make-up session. This can be done in your home or wherever you prefer. You can ensure that your make-up lasts as long as you want it to by using the best products and applying them professionally.
This post was written by a professional at Michele Renee The Studio. Michele Renee The Studio Specializes in airbrush makeup application and hair styles. Based in Tampa, FL, we serve a global client base for weddings, boudoir, corporate, film, television, social events, photo shoots, and more! Click here now to schedule your appointment for your wedding hair and makeup!
