 Making Makeup Last
For foundation, use a formula that fits your skin type. If you have dry skin, a powder foundation won’t work for you. Switch to a cream formula, which will help to hydrate the skin and soak in better than a drier texture. The opposite is true for combination or oily skin. If you have oily skin and choose a creamy texture, your makeup will slide off your face by the middle of the day. Instead, choose a powder foundation and use a soft, velvety sponge to roll the product into your face. By pressing the powder into the skin, you’ll end up with a much more natural look, and the foundation will last longer, as opposed to swiping the product on the surface. To set the foundation, my favorite technique is to use a small blush brush with a very compact head, paired with a sheer pressed powder. Take a small amount of powder and buff the product into the skin, in a swirling motion. This technique will prevent the foundation from looking cakey, while at the same time setting your base.
Remember, layering is important if you want your makeup to last. For eye shadow, lay down a base before applying color. Keep your skin type in mind – if your eyelids tend to get oily, choose a base that dries to a matte finish.
Although many people like to use concealer or a light layer of foundation as an eye shadow base, I would only recommend this if you don’t have a problem with your eye shadow creasing. Most concealers and foundations have a bit of oil in them, so use caution because you don’t want the oil to break down the powder eye shadow. After you’ve applied the appropriate base, you can put on your eye shadow as usual. Another trick to keep eyeliner looking fresh is to use an eyeliner pencil, then go back over the pencil with a thin line of eyes shadow in the same color. Again, by layering powder textures over creams, you’ll increase the wear of your makeup.
The same rule applies to cheek color. Creams last longer on dry skin types, while powders do well with oily skin. Another option, which anyone can use, is to switch to a cheek stain, which absorbs into the skin nicely and creates a natural flush.
Making lipcolor last is probably the trickiest part to long-wearing makeup. When it comes to lipstick, matte formulas are the longest lasting because they have the smallest amount of oil. Glosses don’t hold up very well, due to their texture and composition. Consider a “permanent” lipstick.First, apply the color to a bare lip. Once the color dries, apply the conditioning stick for hydration and shine. Throughout the day, the only thing you’ll need to reapply is the conditioner. | 
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