How many times have you left the house with flawless makeup only to find that it barely lasted through happy hour? Get picture-ready and try these beauty tips to look gorgeous all day (or night) long.
Start with Healthy, Hydrated Skin
Makeup simply looks wretched if it's applied on dry, flaky skin. So, exfoliate first and then prep your face with a silicone-based moisturizing primer. Your skin will then be plumped up and a nice even base for your makeup to glide onto.
Nix Heavy Foundation
A full face of base can look cakey and blotchy as the night goes on. Plus, dim lighting is really forgiving so you don't need that much coverage. Just hide imperfections like under-eye circles, zits, and any redness around your nose with concealer.
Pick Powder Over Cream
I love my cream blush, but it tends to slide off when in a warm, crowded room or a hot, summer night. So, opt for a matte powder formula. It stays put, so you'll have lasting color all night long.
Prep Your Lids
Prevent eye makeup from migrating down your face by applying a shadow base first. If you don't have an eye primer, try a creamy concealer or a sheer foundation.
Lock Down Your Lip Look
Instead of reapplying lip gloss all evening, secure your lip color from the start. Apply one coat of a creamy matte lipstick, then blot with a tissue to lift off the excess pigment. This will leave a lasting stain on your mouth. Do another layer for a deeper color, and try not to rub your lips together afterward. Otherwise, the color will smear.
Smell Amazing for Hours
Smell great all night long by applying your favorite scent to your pulse points (wrists and neck). They'll give off heat all night long to release the fragrance. Additionally, since dry skin doesn't "hold" onto scents well, apply a moisturizer or perfumed lotion beforehand to hydrate and smell pretty.
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