8 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR MAKEUP LAST LONGER

1. Invest in a first or pre-base

The first base is a good makeup for cheap product that will help reduce the shine of your face and make your makeup stay longer. It will also help you moisturize your face and reduce pore size. If you are looking for a lasting makeup, do not forget to include this product in your routine.

2. Prepare your skin

The key to a lasting makeup is to apply it on clean and moisturized skin. So before anything clean your skin very well and then apply a moisturizer. Wait about 10 minutes for your skin to absorb it completely and then apply the makeup.

3. The loose powder is your best ally

To seal your makeup do not forget loose powders. Apply them with a brush, giving gentle strokes until you blur it completely. Avoid 'sweeping' with the brush, as this will only get you to remove the products that you had previously applied. When you have applied the powder, wait a few seconds and then remove the excess with a brush.

4. Prefers cold water

Before starting to make up, put on your face an ice cube. To prevent your skin from being affected by the temperature change, cover it with a tissue. Another quicker option is to wash your face with very cold water. This will close your pores and make the products stay longer on your skin.

5. Less is more

The less makeup you use, the less you will run, so avoid applying excess good quality cheap makeup products. This is especially true with the base, so once you finish applying it, gently press a sponge over your face to remove the excess amount.

6. Repeat the line

To make your eyeliner last longer, make the line with a pencil eyeliner. Then apply a little loose powder and make a new line with liquid delinator, which lasts up to 4 times more than the pencil.

7. Choose the right products for your skin type

If you have oily skin, lean for powdered products and if it is dry, cream or bar products are what you need. Normal or mixed skin can mix both. Keep it in mind when you go shopping for your makeup products. 

8. Say yes to lip liner

Use a lip liner to set the color. Then apply a thin layer of lipstick. Keep in mind that the eyeliner is the same shade of your lipstick for a better result.

Long-lasting lipsticks can dry out lips, so apply lip balm, wait about five minutes for it to fully absorb, and then apply the lipstick.