Whether your day includes the boardroom or the playroom, none of us want to worry about whether our makeup is still in place at the end of an extended day, nor do we want to spend our day reapplying whenever we might be out living our life.
So what are some easy ways to make sure that we can apply our face once and walk out the door?
- Primed and ready – Two essential products for an all-day flawless face are eye primer and face primer. Eye primer is used directly to your bare eyelid and provides an even and long-lasting base for just about any of the eye products. The face primer does the same for your complexion makeup (foundation, concealer, powder, etc.). Some eye and face primers could be tinted, but make sure to choose wisely. A few of the 'color correcting' ones can end up a little scary.
- The right formula – This is especially true for eye makeup which has a strong tendency to operate or fade. Waterproof eyeliner and mascara are designed to be long-lasting, so place them to get affordable use. You can even find a number of waterproof (or at least water-resistant) eyeshadows available. Do be careful of cream eyeshadows, they have a strong tendency to smear with respect to the formulation. It is also true for blush, which has a tendency to simply fade. Consider using a gel or stain for any longer-lasting glow.
- Keep your hands to yourself – One of the greatest keys to helping your makeup last all day long is to keep the hands off the face! Firstly, this is an excellent rule of thumb anyway so that you don't transfer oils and germs to your skin; secondly, the greater you touch, the greater things will get smudged.
