Things You'll Need:
- Professional quality makeup brushes
- Long-wear makeup
- Translucent, loose face powder
- Makeup sponges
- Skincare products
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Step 1
Cleanse and tone your skin to remove surface oils that cause makeup to fade and smear. Use skincare products designed for your skin type and pay special attention to the T-zone if you have oily or combination skin.
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Step 2
Moisturize your face with a lightweight cream to address dry skin and provide a smooth canvass for your makeup. Makeup will last longer as it is less prone to be absorbed into the pores. If needed, apply lip treatment to dry, cracked lips.
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Step 3
Apply a good quality foundation designed for longer wear. Look for powder-based, anti-aging makeup or thicker compact-style makeup for good coverage. If you will be outdoors you may prefer waterproof foundation. Use a clean sponge and work in an upward and outward direction. Blend the foundation around the edges but avoid rubbing it into the skin.
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Step 4
Apply a non-oily concealer to darker areas and use it as an eyeshadow base to make eyeshadow stay put. If your concealer is not sufficient opt for a dedicated base makeup.
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Step 5
Add color to your face with your first layer of blush or bronzer. Use either cream blush or powder bronzer depending on your skin type, and use either a sponge or a good quality brush. The goal is to have smooth looking color. If you are dissatisfied with how your blush looks, consider another formula.
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Step 6
Powder your face with lightweight, loose translucent powder and a dense, large powder brush. Apply the powder over your skin. Repeat the application on oily areas and cover your lashes as well. Good quality powder is a critical step to make makeup last longer.
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Step 7
Add another light layer of powdered blush or bronzer. Loose powder may work best when applying over powder makeup. First tap any excess off before applying it to your face. Practice makes perfect to avoid a blotchy look. Skip this step if you have dry, flaky skin.
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Step 8
Make lipstick last longer by applying lip liner than a long-wear lipstick followed by this powder technique. Take a tissue and separate into one-ply, if needed. Use toilet paper if the tissue is too thick and not semi-translucent. Lay the tissue lightly over your lips. Using light pressure, apply a generous amount of loose translucent powder onto the tissue, then remove. Add gloss and/or a bit more lip color if desired.
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Step 9
Enjoy longer lasting eye makeup by applying it in light layers. For eyeliner, line your eyes with a pencil eyeliner, powder lightly, then reapply and/or use a liquid eyeliner on top. Mascara makeup lasts longer when applied in two coats on powdered eyelashes. Eyeshadow works well when applied both in cream and powder form. Optionally, blend and set using a blush brush dipped in light pink blush or neutral powder.
