You apply flawless makeup in the morning. After work, you look in the mirror and see that your eyeshadow settled in the crease of eyelids, the foundation rubbed off, the mascara is somewhere on the cheeks… Is there a fix for that? See 5 popular mistakes that keep your makeup from lasting all day long. Check if you make any of them.
The long-wearability of makeup – especially in the summertime and for oily skin – is a problematic issue. Though you can reach for a spray-on makeup fixer, it doesn’t always make a good pick since it may clog the skin pores and cause irritations. Before reaching for the spray, check other ways of making your makeup longer-lasting.
Why your makeup doesn’t last all day?
Products you use have a big influence on how long your makeup is going to last. Let’s remember to choose makeup products that have fine quality, intense pigmentation (you use less product so it doesn’t run down) and are resistant to humidity and rubbing off. This means that sometimes you need to reach for pricier brands.
Your makeup technique matters too. Instead of rubbing foundation over the skin, you should pat it on – this way you use less product and it sticks to the skin better. Brushes and sponges instead of the fingertips might help as well.
All in all, you must check if you make some of makeup mistakes. They are related either to products or the way of applying them. These mistakes are usually the reasons why your makeup doesn’t last. What are they exactly?
Mistakes that keep your makeup from lasting all day
The most popular reasons why your makeup – eyeshadow, foundation, concealer and mascara you’ve been applying meticulously – disappears way too fast.
1. Makeup on extremely dry skin in bad shape
First things first. The longevity of makeup depends on the condition of your skin. Makeup doesn’t last long on extremely dry skin which flakes, looks sallow and lacks elasticity. That is why the right skin care and a makeup base are important – both things have a big influence on the longevity of makeup.
2. Not waiting until moisturizer is absorbed
We sometimes apply makeup in a rush, pressed for time in the morning. You wash your face, apply moisturizer and immediately move on to foundation. This is another mistake reducing longevity of your makeup – moisturizer isn’t soaked up by the skin so it makes the foundation separate and smudge. How to prevent that? Wait 30 secs until the moisturizer is absorbed and then start applying makeup.
3. Poor-quality/expired makeup products
The products you use largely affect your makeup and the time it stays on. Poor quality is a common reason why makeup smudges, falls down, separates, etc. You must realize that your makeup doesn’t last because of products that have bad quality, have gone off or are unsuited to needs of your skin. Sometimes it is better to invest in a slightly pricier product featuring better ingredients, from known and top-rated brands.
4. Using too much makeup
Applying too much product at a time is the most common and serious makeup mistake. The excess of makeup cosmetics both makes makeup look fake and unnatural, and makes it disappear fast. If you apply too much foundation it doesn’t adhere to skin so there’s a high risk of smudging. That is why moderation in makeup is welcome.
5. Wrong makeup technique
The fifth sin we commit every day making our makeup vanish is wrong way of applying it. It’s not just about doing it hastily – we often use wrong technique and wrong tools. Instead of smearing foundation over the face with the fingers, let’s pat it on using a beauty blender. And do the same while applying lip makeup – use a brush for precision coverage.
