Make Your Look Last Longer With These Essential Tips

Photo: Molly Cranna.The fresh-faced glow you leave your house with in the morning rarely lasts all day. Lashes lose their curl, lips fail to hold their shiny, and skin refuses to maintain its radiance. Fortunately, there are tips for keeping a flawless, finished appearance throughout the day and into the evening. Ahead, how to get through the day with your makeup intact and only requiring a few small touch-ups here and there.



Choose Matte Finishes

Set yourself up for success by starting your day with a layer of matte foundation. Since your skin produces natural oils throughout the day, you will get a natural, dewy look as the hours go by.



Products with a shimmery finish give skin an illuminating radiance but tend to fade fast, while matte formulas give your complexion a finish that truly lasts. Matte formulations are especially good for oilier skin types because they may help combat grease. Whether or not you have oily skin, your makeup base will often start to crease and smear as the day wears on. Thus, choosing foundation, eyeshadow, and lipstick that have matte rather than satin or shimmer finishes is essential to maintaining that clean, polished look.



Choose Products That Have "Long-Lasting" In The Name

Although they may seem gimmicky, most products that claim to be long-lasting have undergone rigorous testing and truly do stick around longer than products not making this promise.



I like the following: Bobbi Brown Long Wearing Cream Eyeshadow in Stone, Sephora Luster Matte Long Wear Lip Color in Magenta, and MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer.

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