5 Ways to Make Your Makeup Stay Longer

If you're tired of reapplying makeup throughout the day or worried about your foundation sliding off your face by mid-day. We feel you! The struggle to make makeup last longer is real, especially with the new season change. Here are five tried-and-true methods to help your makeup stay in place all day long!

1. Start with a Primer

The first step to longer-lasting makeup starts with a solid base: primer. A good primer can help smooth your skin’s texture, minimize pores, and create a barrier between your skin and makeup. Primer can be an actual primer or proper skin prep, all depending on preference! 

• Aeva Tip: For oily skin, use a mattifying primer. A mattifying primer will make sure your makeup doesn't let facial oil seep through your makeup. For dry skin, a hydrating primer will create a nourishing barrier so there will be no flaking while wearing your makeup.

2. Set Cream with Powder

Cream blushes, highlighters, and foundations are beautiful for creating a natural, dewy look. However, setting these products with their powdered counterparts will make sure the lasting power is extended. 

For example, after applying your cream blush, set it with a light dusting of a matching powder blush. This adds an extra layer of pigment and helps lock the cream product in place, making it less likely to fade. The My Perfect Match Complexion Palette has powdered products to set your complexion in three easy steps. You can also use a translucent setting powder to mattify your face and prevent any cream products from slipping off.

• Aeva Tip: When using both cream and powder products, always apply the cream first and then layer the powder. This creates a seamless finish that lasts longer and prevents cakiness.

3. Waterproof Formulas

When it comes to foundations, mascaras, and eyeliners, waterproof formulas are a game changer. These products are specifically designed to withstand heat, humidity, and even sweat. They will hold up throughout the day without fading or smudging, which is especially important if you are wearing a full face for Spring and Summer.

• Aeva Tip: Waterproof mascara and eyeliner are especially helpful for preventing smudging, or mascara transfer on the eyelids, keeping your eyes looking fresh all day. For a waterproof eyeliner, FE LNR is the best for these humid days.

4. Finish with a Setting Spray

Once your makeup is complete, don't forget to set it in place with a setting spray. Setting sprays create a thin, invisible layer over your makeup that helps it stay intact longer. Like primer, the product depends on your skin type, There are hydrating and mattifying sprays depending on your preference or makeup look

5. Avoid Touching Your Face

Touching your face throughout the day can break down your makeup, causing it to fade and smudge. If you're oily and need a touch up its recommended to keep a compact translucent powder. If you're dry, a hydrating spray will help refresh your makeup in no time.

Achieving long-lasting makeup doesn’t have to be difficult. By following these simple steps, you can keep your makeup looking fresh and flawless throughout the day. Start with a primer, use long-wear formulas, and seal the deal with a setting spray. Your makeup will stay in place, no matter the temperature!