Struggling with midday oil slick or frustrating makeup meltdown? It’s time to hone your skills in long-lasting makeup tricks. Get the lowdown on how to extend your makeup performance with the right products like long-wear foundation, face powder, etc., and get that gorgeous look that stays from AM coffee till beyond PM cocktails.

Step-by-Step Guide to Long-lasting Makeup

Your hours of effort and ritualistic makeup routine not staying put? Follow the steps to achieve makeup that lasts from dawn to dusk:

Step 1: Prep Like a Pro

Start your makeup with a clean canvas. Follow your usual CTM (cleansing, toning, moisturizing) routine. Finish with sunscreen. Blend well and wait for a few minutes to let the products absorb into your skin.

Pro Tip: Indulge in an ice water facial before makeup for a lasting makeup result.

Step 2: Prime for Staying Power

Primer is the key to a lasting makeup. This makeup staple creates a smooth, even texture, blurs the pores, and preps your skin for the next makeup steps. Choose a suitable primer that’s designed for your skin type — mattifying for oily skin, moisturizing or dewy for dry skin. Apply with fingertips or a makeup brush.

Step 3: Choose the Right Foundation

The secret to long-lasting makeup lies in the products you choose. For an all-day non-budging makeup look, pick a long-wearing foundation powered with water- or transfer-proof formula that matches your skin type. Matte or semi-matte is best on oily skin, while luminous long-wear types suit dry skin. Apply foundation with fingertips, wet beauty blender, or brush. Blend well starting from the cheek to outwards.

Pro Tip: Apply light layers of makeup and build coverage accordingly. Long-lasting makeup need not be cakey or heavy.

Step 4: Finish with Powder

Unleash the power of face powder makeup. Lock in your base makeup with a light dusting of loose or pressed powder. This helps soak up oil and prevent melting or creasing.

Step 5 (Optional): Layer & Bake for Extra Lasting Power

Keep this step or ‘baking’ for special events or on days your makeup needs a boost of longevity. Start with a heavy layer of translucent powder across the T-zone and under-eye areas. Now, let it sit for 5 – 10 minutes, and then dust off the excess powder. This fixes makeup and keeps it from moving.

Step 6: Seal with Setting Spray

Now is the time to seal everything with a makeup setting spray. It keeps your makeup fresher for long, reduces the need for touch-ups, and most importantly, prevents makeup meltdown, smudges, creasing or fading. Hold the bottle from a distance and spritz all over your face for an all-day makeup wear.

Pro Tip: Keep blotting paper handy. Soak sweat or oil from your face time to time keep unwanted shine at bay.

Makeup is fun when you know the tricks. With theseeasy-to-follow steps and expert-approved tips, you can certainly hold the fort aka makeup for extended hours.Stop worrying about meltdown and start wearing makeup with confidence.