We always want to have that makeup which lasts long. The reason is that we spend almost an hour getting ready and using different products to have the best makeup possible, but usually it does not stay all day long.
So, you must be wondering how long does a makeup last on your face? Usually a good makeup with a proper usage of primer on your face and eyes, it is expected that makeup will last for about 12 – 16 hours easily.
There are many reasons behind it among which few are as under:
- Sweating too many causes the makeup to leave its setting and it fades away much quicker,
- Oily skin has its own fault with oil getting on the face which causes the makeup not to last long,
- Also touching your face consciously or unconsciously causes to makeup to fade much faster than we expected.
- And of course, the epic reason for using wrong makeup or low-quality makeup products which never ensure you the lasting effect of beauty.
If we avoid all the above reasons, then you can assume safely that your makeup will last longer. Also, there are certain ways which guarantee you that makeup will stay on the face for a longer period. Few pointers can be as under:
- You must keep your skin hydrated and moisturized properly before you apply the makeup. It means that the prep work should be done on the skin. Also, regular skin care keeps the skin healthy and fresh and aids the makeup to stay longer.
- Using an appropriate primer before foundation help, you conceal the moisture inside the skin, and since the pores don’t play any role after the application of a goof quality primer, then makeup will surely last all day. It is better to have the best primer for combination skin which will help both types of skins whether oily or dry.
- Always use Oil-free foundation as oil has its own way off showing on the face and if you used the foundation which has oil in it, then you can say goodbye to make up pretty soon. So carefully choose your foundation according to your skin and avoid those foundations which have ample amount of oil in its ingredients.
- It comes from professionals that Cream last longer than powder for blush so try to have cream which will give you that rosy glow rather than powder as powder tend to fade away quickly.
It is mandatory to have a light brush of setting powder or light setting spray on your face hen make up is all done. It will keep the products used in their places, and you will have a long-lasting makeup on your face.
Also, the eye makeup is different than cheek so use wisely and use primers of eyes only on eyes.
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How Makeup Last All Day On Oily Skin?
Honestly, it is quite an art to make makeup stay longer on oily faces. But with the correct knowledge and appropriate products, it is not hard at all. All you have to do is to follow the following tips, and your face will have the makeup last all day for oily skin.
You must prime your oiliest part on your face such as T-zone (nose, forehead and chin). The primer should be oil-free and shine free. This should be done after you have cleaned your face properly but before apply foundation and other makeup.
If you have oily skin the avoid doing over dos with heavy makeups. They tend to bring oil out of your pores, and your face will lose the touch of smooth beauty much quicker than you thought.
Always carry a blotting paper with you. They help you as you soak the occasional oil which surfaces even after so much makeup and cleansing. Now the real trick is to use the blotting paper without taking off the makeup. So tip here is to gently press the paper against your oily spots and roll it off instead of rubbing it which will take the makeup off.
If you follow the above steps regularly, then I am sure that you will enjoy a good all day with your makeup put smoothly on your face. Also, you must include the skin care that is required for the oily skins in your daily routine so you will not have that hassle when you need to apply makeup.
Makeup Never Stays On Even With Primer:
It is quite unbelievable at the moment that even primer does not help with lasting of makeup on the face. We hear this complaint now and then that makeup never stays on all day, and we try different combinations of makeup products to understand the reason but sometimes we fail, and sometimes we succeed.
Using the primer is always helpful as it conceals the pores and stops them from letting out sweat or oil but still a few complaints that makeup is not lasting. There could be a few reasons which are as under:
You are using the wrong primer – yes, of course, it is possible. One may not know about their skin properly or about the product. It might be that the primer which one has selected for herself is not cooperating with the skin and this causes the makeup to fade quickly.
Also, the low quality of primer may result in the less lasting effect of makeup on our face. Always use the top quality products as your face is precious and you don’t want to risk just because of money.
Another reason for the makeup to not last long even when the primer is used can be the wrong usage of it. Primer should be applied softly and gently and merged in the skin which helps in blocking the moisture in it and aiding in the lasting of makeup. In case you are applying it in the wrong way then it will not work as it is supposed to and the result will be the quicker fading of makeup.
Does Your Makeup Come Off When You Touch Your Skin?
It is obvious that makeup will come off when we touch our skin. Our finger’s skin is quite different concerning the face. So when we touch the skin, we are bound to have any makeup unsetting or removed.
Also, the unconscious touching of skin means that we don’t know how hard or harshly we rubbed that particular area and we can fear that disturbing that excellent merging and blending of eyes, cheeks and another part of the face.
One must stay alert when makeup is on and avoid any unnecessary touching or rubbing. If you are in dire need to touch or run, then do it softly and gently and check if you have cause any disturbance in the makeup.
Conclusion:
If you take necessary care of your skin and apply primer before you apply foundation and other makeup products, then I am sure that you will be able to make your makeup to last longer. Also, remove oil from skin every now and then and enjoy oil-free, long display of makeup on your face.
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