How to make your makeup last longer

Tired of your makeup smearing, smudging, or sweating off?

Well, no worries, anymore: Here are some tips to prevent makeup meltdown and make your makeup last much longer:

PRIMER:

Your primer is the key to getting long lasting makeup.

What is a primer first off:

It does 3 main things...

a) It gives you a flawless canvas

b) helps create a barrier between skin and makeup (not letting it sink in)

c) your makeup will stay on MUCH, MUCH longer

If you have fine lines and wrinkles that you don't want to be seen; then try a primer with silicone, which is going to fill in those fine lines and wrinkles, so your foundation and other makeup don't cake on and make them apparent.

Try investing in a good primer, because a primer really helps you out. And remember, you really don't need a lot. A little goes a longgg way.

Some cheap ones: Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer

High end: Urban Decay Primer Potion

Then apply all your normal makeup (foundation, concealer...etc.)

SETTING POWDER:

This is also a CRUCIAL step in making your makeup last longer. (Remember, when you use a liquid/cream substance, you always have to lock it in with powder). You can use regular face powder (adds more coverage) or use translucent powder (won't alter/mess with your makeup)

So just apply a nice, light coat of setting powder...and off you go!

I hope this helps you guys!

Have an amazing day!

Ace of the Face: Base Makeup

Base makeup is referring to primer, foundation, concealer, setting powder...things like that; that are used to perfect and make skin glow.

But since everyone has different needs from their base makeup, and everyone has different skin, it's important that whatever foundation and concealer you use; go in harmony with your need of coverage and your skin type.

PRIMER

L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base

This is the only primer you'll ever need, literally. This primer is perfect for teens, moms, and even women over 40. Why? It covers pores and fills in wrinkles, creating a gorgeous canvas ready! And...Allure has also chosen this!

FOUNDATION -- LIGHT COVERAGE

Almay Nearly Naked Liquid Foundation

This is it. If your just starting to wear foundation; or if you are one of those who just want a light coverage; then this is it. It is really...nearly naked, and it doesn't even feel like you have makeup on. It's just the right amount...gives you coverage, and leaves a nice amount of dewyness.

FOUNDATION --- MEDIUM COVERAGE

Loreal True Match Liquid Foundation

My friend is a makeup artist, and she deals with department store and high end foundations all day long. But, she loves this, and she says it's definitely department store worthy!

It's true; this foundation is really the complete package. It has like a zillion shades, so you get covered no matter what; and it covers to a point where it doesn't cake, but it does hide your little imperfections!

FOUNDATION--- OILY SKIN

Cover Girl Clean Liquid Foundation, Oil Control

This foundation is pretty lightweight, and it has oil absorbers. So if you have oily skin, this will keep it all in control...without completely drying out your skin.

MINERAL FOUNDATION

Loreal Bare Natural Mineral Foundation

I'm not a fan of mineral makeup, because I have super dry skin already; and mineral makeup just makes more patchiness and dry skin.

However, I'm pleased with this product. It doesn't dry out skin too much...and it gives a nice, natural look.

TINTED MOISTURIZER

Wet 'n Wild Tinted Moisturizer

Cheap, great coverage, and adjusting shades. What more can you ask? This tinted moisturizer is about $5-7 in drugstores, and it has great coverage. Bottom line: Covers like a foundation, feels like a tinted moisturizer. You might be thinking...does it only have 4 shades? Well yes, but those shades adjust to your tone! (review on this in review tab)

PRESSED POWDER

Maybelline Fit Me pressed powder

I'm in love with their new line! Their shades really do fit any tone; and this powder is perfect. There are no oil, no waxes, nothing. It fives you nice, flawless skin.

CONCEALER

Maybelline Dream Matte Concealer

This is my favorite concealer in the world. It covers your dark circles well, and it doesn't settle in fine lines. It also covers blemishes, and goes great in harmony with any foundation and powder.

That's it! That was ACE OF THE FACE: BASE MAKEUP. I hope you guys liked it! And email me at tsorain@gmail.com, if you have any questions/suggestions.

Here are some links:

Allure's Best of Beauty List (base makeup) the one that inspired me(:

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty/2010/best_of_beauty_base#slide=1

Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/ace-of-face.html

Intro to the Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheap-guide-to-allures-best-of-beauty.html

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