Making up your face impeccably is one thing, but keeping it that way for hours is another! See my tips below on “The Power of Prepping” and “Essential Touch-up Tools” to help ensure your makeup stays looking fresh all day/night.
THE POWER OF PREPPING
- Taking the extra step of applying primer to your face and eyelids before applying any makeup goes a looong way—it keeps your makeup from “moving” on your face. My reco’s: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light for your face and MAC Paint in Bare Canvas for your eyes
- Limit how much you need to reapply lipstick by filling in your entire top and bottom lip with lipliner before putting on your lipstick (always condition your lips first, though, to prevent chapping)
- Once your look is complete, set your makeup with a quick spritz of MAC Fix + Spray—it’ll feel weird at first (like, “Why am I wetting my face after I’ve finished this makeup masterpiece?!?”), but as it dries, it works to moisturize skin and seal your makeup in place, all while adding a subtle dewy (and gorgeous!) glow
ESSENTIAL TOUCH-UP TOOLS
Pack these in your purse to perk up your makeup every few hours…
1. FACE: Oil blotting sheets (I like the Clean and Clear ones)
NOTE (and I can’t take credit for this discovery, my best friend Randi clued me in!), the BROWN paper towels work like a charm in a pinch/if you don’t have any oil blotting sheets on you.
2. EYES: Q-tips to wipe off any unwanted under-eye smudging that naturally occurs; pencil eyeliner to touch up waterline; and a light, satiny eyeshadow (my fave is Shroom by MAC) to reapply the little bit of shimmer/glow in the inner corners of your eyes
NOTE, if you’re wearing false eyelash strips, bring your lash glue along in case the corners start to lift.
3. LIPS: Lip balm to keep lips soft; lip pencil, lipstick, and/or lip gloss to keep color bright
NOTE, wearing a bold red or coral color is a commitment and usually needs more reapplying than neutral shades.
Have a DKBeautiful weekend, everyone! :)
♥ and hugs,
Diana
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