There’s nothing as upsetting as spending hours getting your makeup just right only for it to fade away after a couple of hours. I find it so annoying.
Makeup helps to enhance your beauty but when your makeup fades or melts away during the day, its aim is defeated.
Here are some things you can do to make your makeup stay on all day:
1. Exfoliate regularly
Makeup lasts longer when your face is smooth. This is because a smooth skin allows you to apply makeup evenly. The presence of dead skin cells can make your face rough. Exfoliation helps to clear away dead skin from your face, leaving it silky smooth. Exfoliate once or twice a week using a gentle scrub. A good face mask should be used at least once a week (more on face masks in my upcoming product review post).
2. Cleanse your skin
Oily skin makes it difficult for the makeup to stay on longer. Using a gentle cleanser and a cotton ball, thoroughly cleanse your whole face. Do not neglect your neck. The cleanser will rid your skin of dirt, grime and oil right to the pores of your skin.
3. Apply moisturizer correctly
After cleansing your skin, applying a moisturizer will keep your skin from staying dry and allow the makeup to be easily applied. When applying moisturizer, make sure you pick an oil-free moisturizer that is light weight. A moisturizer that contains SPF to protect your skin from the sun is a bonus. Apply a thin layer of moisturizer and allow it to sink into your skin.
4. Apply a primer
A good primer helps to seal in the moisturizer and fill in the pores to give your skin a smooth even surface. A primer prevents your makeup from being absorbed in your skin. This will make your makeup last longer.
5. Choose quality products
Using low quality products is another reason why your makeup does not last long. Quality products contain substances that will not only take care of your skin but also ensure your makeup lasts longer too. From my experience, the more expensive the beauty product, the longer it stays on. I find MAC lipsticks and powder stay on for ages, Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation is the best in the market, English Mineral Makeup Kabuki Brushes are fab for blending, and I love the No 7 Airbrush Away Primer, it creates an amazing foundation.
6. Layer your makeup
Makeup that is caked up on your face makes the makeup crumble in the creases. The right way to apply your makeup is to apply it one thin layer after another. This will make your makeup stay longer on your skin and creates a more natural look. This rule on layering doesn’t only apply to your skin but to your lips as well. Apply lipstick one thin layer at a time.
7. Set the makeup with powder
After applying your makeup, set it in with some translucent powder. The powder will make your makeup smooth and get rid of excess oil from your skin. Make sure you give special attention to your under eyes by lightly brushing some powder there. The powder will seal up your makeup.
8. Finish off with makeup spray
Makeup spray is a special spray that contains substances that will help seal the makeup in place and prevent it from melting away. It also helps to even out your makeup and make it look like natural skin.
These tips help my makeup stay on for as long as I need it to. How do you keep your makeup in place? Please share your tips in the comment section below.
I do pretty much the same as you Stella.
The only thing I have nightmares with is lipstick which is why I tend to use a lip gloss.
Doesn’t seem to matter what I do or use lippie wise it never stays put.
The other tip is make sure you clean your brushes regularly too which you did a great blog on recently.
Totally agree on using quality makeup and skincare too
Ah nice. Like minds.
Great TIPS!
Cheers.
Thanks hun.
Excellent Advise
Thanks.
Some fantastic tips here! I have been using Smash Box photo finish primers and I’m really impressed with the quality of those.
I need to try it. I have always wanted to.
Some great tips here. I’ve been on the search for a setting spray that really works as I always seem to find myself having to touch up my foundation.
Becca
http://www.QueenBeeBecca.com
MAC and Urban Decay are tried and tested, and they work brillantly.
Beautiful tips.I guite agree with all your tips on making make up last longer. The make up spray is a good. I will try to get one. Thanks for sharing.
Yea the spray helps the makeup stay in place.
Primer and make up spray are crucial. I use Urban Decay spray and Number 7 Primer, both so good.
I love the Number 7 Primer. So good.
oh some great tips that I am going to try as mine never stays on I also need to know how to get these pores sorted and covered as they stand out so much
Glad you found the post useful Emma x
I’m a BIG believer in that if you get the base right, your products will sit and wear longer and better than if you slap dashed your make up. I like to carry blotting paper for on the go touch ups and Urban Decay All Nighter Spray really means that my make up wears better throughout the day x
Yea I agree. It is all about the base.
These sound like some great tips – I’m going to have to try and bring in some of them to my routine as I would love for my make up to last longer. x
Ah good x
I’ll be honest, I never use a primer as I seem to be stuck in a rut with my make up. I really should be more adventurous.
A good primer works so well. Helps the makeup stay on all day.
You’ve got some great tips here! Setting spray is my best friend for helping my make up last all day x
Yea mine too.
I have oily skin so my eyeshadow tends to slip after a while and my foundation becomes shiny which is never a good look. I like the idea of layering make up.
A good primer and mosituriser may help control the oil.
Love these tips! I need to exfoliate my face more – your skin always looks so clear and beautiful!
xoxo, Candice
http://www.candicenikeia.com
Thanks Candice xo
I definitely tend to neglect exfoliation. My daughter swears by it too. These are good tips!
Thanks Liz.
I do have a reasonably good skincare routine but I also find fixing sprays work well x
Yea it works for me too.
A primer is a must when wearing lots of make up! I never believed that it was worth until I caved and bought one myself and there really is a big difference!
Yea it is. I can’t live without mine.
Great post. I’ve never heard of a make up fixing spray. That is genius! I will have to get some as I am not a fan of my make-up slipping down my face. Hugs Lucy xxxx
Thanks for reading Lucy xo
These type of blogs help for interesting conversations with the wife.
Lol. Nice.
I think using good quality products makes such a difference. You really do get what you pay for.
Yea you do.
Great advice!! I always try to stick to these rules as I never have time to reapply…also with expensive make up you don’t want to!
Yea.
Absolutely fabulous tips!! My make up ALWAYS comes off. I’m definitely going to try some of these. x
Ah nice. Good luck.
These are some really great tips! I have really oily skin, so it’s always hard for me to keep my makeup on my face all day, but these steps would deffo help!
Thanks Alyssia.
I only started using primer this year but it really does help x
Yea it does Sam.
So many great tips. The urban decay setting spray is my best friend!
I need to try that.
Some great tips here especially about using makeup spray, its fab!
Yes it is fab.
These are really great tips, I need to use setting sprays more often! xo
Thanks Rachel xo
Great tips, it is great to have an idea of how to make make up last especially when your are out and about all day.
Yea it is.
Thank you so much for the tips. I do a few of these but have never heard of the makeup spray. I need to look out for this!
I also need to exfoliate more as I don’t do it nearly enough
Thank you for reading.
This sounds like a great routine leading to perfect make up. Great tips.
Thanks Nayna.
I needed some of these tips!!! I have a setting spray but its not great actually! Any recommendations?
The MAC Fix+ is fab.
I’ll have to give that a go! Thank you xox
I’ve been trying to get into a routine where I use make up setting spray every time! It’s amazing how much of a difference it can make!
Yea the difference is so clear.