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Ever spend an incredibly long time on your hair and makeup only to discover at the end of the night that your look has fallen flat? It's hard enough figuring out just the right hairstyle and makeup look to wear to a party without having to worry that your hair's drooping, your face looks like an oil-slick and your eyes look like those of a raccoon. This is why I've put together these stay-put tips for makeup and hair that look just as beautiful on the way home as they did on the way out!Use a foundation primer.
I know I've said it before and I'll say it again now: Primers are extremely useful because they create an important barrier between your skin and your makeup. This allows your foundation to wear perfectly because it isn't disturbed by any activity on the skin's surface. Foundation will apply more smoothly and last longer than you ever dreamed possible! Try Pur Minerals Colour Correcting Primer in Peach for a flattering, skin-enhancing glow.
Use an eyeshadow primer.
Perhaps this seems repetitive, I mean, a primer's a primer, right? Well, yes and no... An eyeshadow primer is designed specifically to be used on the delicate eye area and will help to keep both cream and powder shadows from creasing. It also ensures that your shadows don't lose impact over time. I like Too Faced Shadow Insurance for long-lasting eye makeup looks.
Apply powder eyeshadow on top of liquid and pencil eyeliners.
This trick sets eyeliner so it's on for the long haul! You'll be absolutely amazed at how effective this is. You can match the shadow to the eyeliner for a seamless look or add a pop of color to spice things up a bit. Either way, you need a small, angled brush to apply powder shadow flawlessly over your pencil or liquid liner. Japonesque Angled Brow Definer Brush allows you to apply just the right amount of product and creates very little "fallout."
Make friends with powder.
You may have heard that powder absorbs light, robbing you of your dewy, glowing complexion. The first part is true... You do want to use powder sparingly, and heed its placement if you're going for dewy-looking skin. Sequester powder and it's light-sapping properties to your t-zone for the most dimensional look. For maximum staying power, however, I recommend a light but thorough dusting of powder over the entire face. For a more natural, glowing finish, try Arabella Stuart Candlelight Finishing Powder. Its subtle sheen will add dimension that other powders don't. Although skin may look a bit flat initially, you'll find that over time your natural oils will begin to come through and return your skin to it's glow-y state. The best part? This application will stay perfect all night long.
Layer powder blush over cream versions.
Cream blushes can give beautiful color and depth to cheeks and are easy to blend. By applying a thin veil of translucent powder over cream blush, followed by a powder blush, you've created a look that will really go the distance. In addition, the layering of products creates a more dimensional effect. Too Faced Brightening Blushes give great color without making skin look flat.
Give styling mousse a try.
I was hesitant to put mousse in my hair at first... I avoid hair spray like the plague and am typically very skeptical of hair products in general. Because I hate sticky, stiff-feeling hair, I use very little "holding" product in my hair. One exception I make is mousse. A good, soft-hold mousse gives weightless, touchable shape to your style without feeling "product-y." Apply mousse to damp hair from roots to tips and style as usual. You'll be pleased with your hairstyle's new found longevity.
Take it easy on the eye cream.
Mascara smudging on you? One of the main culprits is eye cream. Incorrect application of eye cream can cause a whole host of eye makeup snafus. Be sure to apply eye cream at least 15 minutes before you begin your makeup routine. Also, avoid getting it on lashes - this can keep mascara from going on properly and result in mid-evening smudging and flaking. Still having problems? Try an eye gel. These can be just as hydrating, and they tend to absorb more quickly than heavier creams. I love Princess Livia Soothing Eye Gel with Bee Pollen. It soaks in instantly and creates a heavenly cooling sensation that always makes me feel more awake.
Fill in lips with lip liner.
Although you've likely heard this one before, it bears repeating. Your lips will look better for a longer period of time if you fill them in entirely with a lip liner before applying lipstick or gloss. Not only does lip liner help to keep lipstick and/or gloss in place, but it also ensures that should your lipstick come off over the course of your evening, you will NOT be left with that dreaded ring-around-the-mouth! Try it. It works. I like Jean-Michelle Stylo Pour Levres Duo - Double-Ended. It has two great neutral shades and stays right where you put it!
Layer your fragrances.
Finally found your favorite scent? Feel like it has disappeared by the end of the evening? Get fragrance that lasts by layering different versions of the same scent. Invest in the coordinating body lotion or oil for your favorite fragrance and apply it immediately after bathing. Once your lotion/oil has absorbed into the skin, spritz or dab the perfume/eau de toilette onto pulse points for maximum payoff. These points include wrists, throat and backs of knees.
There you have it. My best tips and tricks for longer-lasting beauty. Armed with these easy, stay-put techniques, you have the power to make your exit just as glamorous as your entrance.
Happy Holidays from your friends at Cosmetique!
