Are you looking for ways to make your makeup last longer? It can get quite tricky to make your foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner and more, last all day long. Whether it’s the heat, humidity or simply touching your face too often, these tips below are sure to help!

Clean Up

Remember when we said a clean canvas can make or break things? The same applies to your makeup. It is really important to get your skin in its cleanest, exfoliated state in order for your makeup to go on smooth. Cleanse every single morning and night along with exfoliation thrown in a couple of times a week. Oh, and don’t skimp on removing any makeup the night before! Double cleansing works wonders for makeup removal and will help your skin glow from within, night after day. Come morning, cleanse and apply toner, serum and moisturiser(plus sunscreen) and give your skin the best makeup base it can find.

Use a Primer

Using a primer to prep your skin before makeup can make a world of a difference. A primer can create a smooth base for your foundation so it stays put longer and can’t slide off as easily. If you have larger pores, a primer can help fill these out and smoothen out your skin before your makeup starts. The BareMinerals Prime Time Original Foundation Primer is a mineral-infused, preservative-free foundation primer. It contains soothing plant extracts, antioxidants and hydrating vitamins that target flaky dryness and uneven texture.

Choosing the Right Foundation to Make Your Makeup Last

One of the biggest reasons that makeup slides off your face is because you are using the wrong foundation. Make sure to choose your foundation based on your skin type. So if you have dry skin, ensure your product is hydrating and if it is oily steer clear of oil-based formulas. The popular Clinique Even Better Makeup is an oil-free long-wearing liquid foundation that provides moderate to full coverage while combating the signs of ageing. It features skin-loving minerals that actually nourish your skin and also screens away harmful UV rays.

Apply an Eye Shadow Base

If you are a fan of eyeshadow, a base primer just for your lids is also as important. An eyeshadow primer will make sure your eye makeup lasts longer and reduce crease lines. Guerlain Eye Stay Primer smoothing and long-lasting eyeshadow primer and contains an active tensor element to smooth and even out the eyelids tone. Infused with a pearly element to brighten the eye look, this best-selling primer comes in a universal shade that adapts to all skin types.

Add Primer to Matt Lipstick – To Make Long-Lasting Blush!

Want your blush to stay through the day? Consider mixing your products to achieve longer-lasting effects. One such trick is to add primer to liquid matte lipstick. Trust us, this powerful duo will ensure your blush does not fade away! Just mix in equal amounts to get going – add more primer if it’s too bright and more lipstick if it gets too light!

Get the Perfect Eyeliner

If you typically use pencil eyeliner chances are it will slide off easily. Eyeliner pencils are wax-based and hence don’t last long enough. Instead, choose a gel or liquid eyeliner that is water and budge-proof so you can have a night without your eyes stripped of pigment.

There’s a reason why KISS ME Heroine’s Liquid eyeliners are known the world over! This smooth liquid eyeliner is a cult-drugstore product from Japan is a powerful long-wear eyeliner that helps to define and shape the eyes. The super-fine brush tip is 0.1mm wide so you can draw very fine strokes and build them up to form bolder lines. It also comes with the goodness of Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Extract and Panthenol.

Apply Lipstick – Correctly

We love matte lipsticks as these are super long-lasting, however, they aren’t for everyone! If you too prefer a satin fix instead of a drying matte, learn to apply your lipstick in layers. Add lipstick, and then blot with tissue. Follow through with a layer of translucent powder. Then do the whole cycle again! Keep going till you are happy with the luminosity and pigment of your lipstick.

Use a Waterproof Mascara

Waterproof mascara can help you last through sweat, humidity and the daily grind. Choose a waterproof mascara that can last long and is comfortable to wear. Got sensitive eyes? Find a mineral-based mascara that is easier on your eyes and lashes! The PUR (PurMinerals) Big Look Extreme Mascara is a no-clump volumizing mascara that is formulated with Argan Oil to nourish and moisturize lashes. Blended with Vitamin E, an antioxidant to fight free radicals the mascara provides a knockout colour with endless build and a nice, dewy sheen!

Get a Setting Spray

If you haven’t still bought a setting spray, this tip will change your world! Not only will using a setting spray helps to set your makeup, but it will also make it stay that way longer. Got oily skin? Choose a setting spray that is water-based and you’ll not have to worry about extra slick on your skin. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dewy Set Setting Spray is a professional-quality makeup setting mist that is a water-based formula that goes on weightlessly and is free of any glitter or shimmer. Suitable for all skin types, the spray is infused with a coconut-vanilla scent and leaves the skin feeling dewy smooth and refreshed. Use alone for a healthy-looking glow or to set makeup in place!

Keep Your Hands Off

One of the easiest ways to make your makeup last longer is to keep your hands off. Not only will it help you avoid any bacterial contamination, but your makeup will also remain smudge-free and clean. If you suffer from acne, this is a great top to remember whether you are wearing any makeup or not!