5 Most Important Tips for Longer Foundation Wear
5 top tips for long-lasting foundation wear
Help! I’m melting! Whether it’s after a hard workout, long day in the office, or weekend brunch date, nobody wants to suffer through a ‘Wicked Witch of the West’ moment with their foundation.
If you’re a makeup lover like moi then you already know the struggles that come with applying even the best foundation for long wear. Never again will you have to strategically plan to meet in low-lit restaurants for happy hour or make a break for it when someone whips out a camera with flash (total mood killer btw).
Fear not, we’ve curated the top 5 makeup tips that’ll change your foundation game for the long-run.
1. Keep Your Face Smooth
One way to keep your face smooth is by shaving the peach fuzz. YES. Some women are shaving their faces to set the tone for a flawless foundation application and OMG it works. Board-certified dermatologist Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD., addresses the benefits and pitfalls that come with shaving your face in a WebMD blog post.
What are the benefits of shaving my face?
Geraghty explains in the post that “shaving is typically pain-free and may last hours or for up to several days at a time, depending on the rate of each individual’s hair growth. Plus, shaving exfoliates the skin to help keep your complexion soft and looking luminous.”
Won’t my peach-fuzz come back stronger and thicker?
Geraghty explains that this is a common question she receives and immediately shuts down this theory by claiming that “our hair follicles are programmed to grow at a certain rate and thickness (this can and does change as we go through life, based on our age, hormones, medicines, and other factors), and shaving doesn’t alter this.”
What if I don’t want to shave?
You don’t have to, but keeping your face smooth and soft will help keep your foundation from looking uneven as well as help the skin be prepared to absorb the products. So if you opt out of shaving make sure that you are keeping that face smooth by exfoliating.
We recommend, at the very least, that you exfoliate daily with a gentle micro scrub to keep your skin texture soft and flawless.
2. Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s moisturizer
Ah yes. The most luxurious part of any facial routine. For our lasting makeup tips to succeed you need to slap on that soothing moisturizer (especially if you’ve shaved your face beforehand) to secure a healthy layer of protection for your skin.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center is a strong advocate for the importance of skin moisturizer, claiming “moisturizing every day can reduce the chance of developing extreme dryness or oiliness.”
Layer a nice moisturizer on top of your skin to hydrate it. Hydrated skin is the key to combatting oiliness and dryness (oddly enough). Verywellhealth explains “dehydrated skin can lead to issues like inflammation, a cause of premature skin aging, and even breakouts. When your skin becomes dry, your body responds by making more oil—and this extra oil can clog pores, leading to more pimples.”
While you’re on the search for the perfect moisturizer, keep your eyes peeled for products labeled non-comedogenic moisturizer (your pores will thank you). Especially for oily skin, you’ll want a moisturizer that is fast-drying and light. We recommend our Clear & Tone Moisturizer for best results.
Continuing with the Verywellhealth article, medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD., it’s also recommended to look for products that “include humectants like hyaluronic acid, and asking your dermatologist or esthetician for recommendations.”
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3. The power of primer
Even the famous Bob Ross will recommend to always prime your canvas before beginning to paint your masterpiece, so why shouldn’t you include primer in your makeup routine?
In a HuffPost article, makeup artists weigh in on the great primer debate. New York-based makeup artist Ashley Rebecca claims “if you have really dry or oily skin, it’s great to use primers to help combat this.”
If you find your foundation has become a sticky and sliding mess then your skin type could be the culprit, but don’t worry we’ve got you covered with our silky oil-controlling face and makeup primer. Using the right face primer will soak up all the excess sebum on the surface of your skin, preventing your foundation from separating on top.
Best for oily skin or wrinkles.
Oil Control | Smooth & Soften Fine Lines | All Day Wear
This flawless face primer for will soften and fill in lines for all day makeup wear. The best makeup primer for oily face or aged skin.
1 fl oz/30 ml Airless Pump
4. It’s all about that base
After you’ve properly primed your face, it’s time for the main event—foundation. If you’re reading this you might have a love/hate relationship with your foundation. We’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be this way! It’s time to dump that ‘dead-beat’ foundation and beat your face to the gods with something better (and all-natural).
Say bye-bye to oil and shine by flaunting your velvety smooth complexion with the best foundation for long wear. Gently buff into your skin with a brush for an airbrushed look and allow the product to settle for a speedy 60 seconds.
Best for normal to oily skin types.
Cruelty Free | Lightweight | Mineral Based
This best selling cruelty-free and vegan liquid foundation with lightweight feel, medium coverage and oil control. Color adjusting formula for flawless blend.
1 fl oz/30 ml Airless Pump
5. Ready, SET, go!
Top off your flawless finish with a translucent concealing powder that absorbs extra shine throughout the day. Perfect for on-the-go or staying-at-home, this fine all-natural mineral setting powder will be the final touch to lock in your look all day long.
If the goal is to wear your makeup all day, then you’ll want to use products that are healthy and natural for your skin to absorb. Fortunately, this powder is free of parabens, talc, gluten, toxins, sulfates, nanoparticles, and animal products; setting your face beautifully, while setting your standards high.
Finish off the look with a setting powder for true skin-like vibrancy and inner glow.
CLOSEOUT | Oil Control | Matte Finish | Silky Soft
Loose translucent finishing powder. Soak up unwanted oil, eliminate shine, and set makeup for all day wear.
Net wt. 4 g Jar with Double Sifter
Now you’re off to the races
Be the 100% all-natural selfie-queen with our organic products. Time to put these makeup tips to the test and seize the day with our best foundation for long wear (the star of the show) and supporting products.
Beat the sweat, oil, and tears with a fresh beat of beautifully applied and long-lasting foundation. Work it, girl!
See how you can layer your mineral makeup foundation to achieve full coverage.