PERFORMANCE PROOF MAKEUP

How to make makeup last longer: 8 tips

Getting the most out of your makeup look comes down to your choice of products, the prep you put in beforehand, and the final touches to lock it all in.

With that in mind, we’ve put together our expert advice for how to make makeup last longer.

1. Choose products that suit your skin type

If your makeup products aren’t compatible with your skin type, it can often affect their staying power.

Oily and combination skin types are usually battling excess oil and shine, with makeup separating or sliding throughout the day. If this sounds like your skin, we suggest seeking out non-comedogenic formulas (that won’t clog pores) and products that lightly mattify the skin – for example powders and blurring foundations.

On the other hand, dry skin types are prone to flaky patches, cakey makeup and foundation piling. Because liquid products and dewy formulas add a layer of hydration along with the desired coverage, they tend to work best for people with dry skin.

2. Prep your skin first

Mastering how to make makeup last longer starts with a change in mindset: the prep is just as important as the application process. This means giving your skin as much nourishment as possible – before you even touch a beauty blender or makeup brush.

So be sure to cleanse, apply any targeted serums for your skin concerns, before following with a moisturiser that’s right for your skin type.

Remember – clean, balanced, hydrated skin is the key to a flawless makeup base.

3. Apply makeup primer

Makeup primer is super important when it comes to extending the wear of your makeup products – and it also helps smooth the skin surface to make application easier.

You’ll also want to seek out a primer that works for your needs:

• To blur and mattify: Enjoy a weightless feel and smooth, skin-like blur with the Poreless Jelly 24H Hydrating Blur Primer. (The ideal formula for oil-prone skin!)

• To hydrate and plump: If your skin is on the dry side, the Grippy Serum Primer is perfect for creating a fresh, plumped-up base for your makeup.

4. Use a long-wearing foundation

Now that you’ve tackled the skin prep portion of how to make makeup last all day, you can turn your attention to your base makeup – foundation.

To maximise the staying power of your makeup look, we recommend a long-wearing foundation formula like the Superstay Lumi Matte Luminous Matte Foundation.

Providing medium coverage to full coverage, its formula is the perfect hybrid of blurred radiance. This sweat, water, and transfer-resistant foundation is designed to feel lightweight and breathable on the skin, while delivering up to 30 hours of wear.

Our pro tip? Always apply foundation in thin layers – and build up your coverage gradually.

5. Prime your eyelids before eyeshadow

Over time, eyeshadow tends to fade or settle into the creases in your eyelids – leading to a patchy finish. However, applying an eye primer or a concealer to your eyelids can help eyeshadow better adhere to your eyelids and improve longevity.

Simply apply a small amount of the Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer onto your eyelids and lightly blend with the tip of your finger. Then, apply eyeshadow as normal.

6. Opt for a waterproof mascara

If you’ve ever experienced the dreaded mascara ‘panda eyes’ or sweated off your formula throughout the day, you’ve probably wondered, how do I make my mascara last longer?

Well, the problem might be your formula!

We recommend opting for a waterproof mascara to help extend the life of your eye makeup – and the Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara is up to the task. Enjoy inflated volume, sleep lash separation, and up to 24 hours of wear – every time.

7. Powder any oil-prone areas

Oily patches can cause makeup to slide throughout the day, but powder can be used sparingly to reduce shine on any oil-prone areas.

Our tip for how to make makeup last longer on oily and combination skin is to lightly dust the T-zone – forehead, nose, and chin – with the Master Fix Translucent Setting Powder.

Simply take some product on a fluffy powder brush, tap off the excess, and apply to the T-zone for a mattified, soft-focus effect.

8. Lock in your products with a setting spray

Setting spray is the holy grail of long-lasting makeup looks – and is designed to prevent smudging, fading, and creasing.

As the final flourish to your makeup routine, you can spritz the Facestudio® Lasting Fix Makeup Spray, Matte Finish over your face.

Be sure to hold the bottle about 20 centimetres from your face, close your eyes, and spray four to six times to enjoy up to 16 hours of long-lasting makeup.

Now you’ve mastered how to make makeup last all day, find out how to safely take off your longwearing formulas with our guide on how to remove waterproof mascara.