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You've mastered your makeup application and you're looking flawless. Excellent! Now, ensuring your makeup remains impeccable throughout the night is essential. Worried about your makeup gradually fading over time? If you're seeking ways to set your makeup, consider using a primer and applying setting spray to maintain a stunning look even after hours of enjoyment.
Procedures
Applying Liquid Foundation and Concealer
Use a primer tailored to your skin type. Makeup primers are effective in preventing the transfer of oil from your skin to your makeup, thus preserving its integrity. Primers are available in various formulations, catering to oily, dry, or combination skin types. Apply a small amount of primer evenly across your face before applying makeup.
- If you're prone to clogged pores, be cautious as using a primer may lead to breakouts.
Apply your liquid foundation and concealer. Apply your foundation matching your skin tone as usual, then dab concealer on problem areas like the T-zone, under your eyes, and on any blemishes.
- Liquid foundation works well for baking since it's not already dry like powder foundation.
Dip your beauty blender into loose, translucent powder. Opt for a colorless powder to avoid adding more color to your foundation or concealer. Dip the beauty blender into the powder, ensuring it absorbs as much as possible.
- You can use a powder puff instead of a beauty blender, but it won't hold as much powder.
- Most beauty supply stores stock beauty blenders and powder puffs.
Pat a generous amount of powder onto the areas you want to bake. Baking sets your makeup and minimizes creasing. Gently pat the powder onto the areas where you applied foundation or concealer to ensure a flawless finish and prevent creasing later. These areas typically include the T-zone and under-eye area. Lightly dab the powder a few times, ensuring it remains on the surface of your skin.
- The powder should still be visible on your face. Avoid rubbing or blending it into your skin.
Tip: Utilize the waiting time to do your eyeshadow or eyebrows.
Proceed with the rest of your makeup routine as usual. Once your face makeup is set, continue by applying blush, highlighter/contour, eyeshadow, and lip makeup in your preferred order. Avoid touching the areas of your face where you applied baking earlier.
Setting Using a Spray
Apply your full makeup as per your regular routine. This may include foundation, concealer, bronzer/contour, highlighter, eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick, and even mascara. Put on the desired amount of makeup, starting with foundation and concealer.
Select a setting spray suitable for your skin type. Various setting sprays are designed for different skin types. Determine your skin type and purchase a setting spray formulated specifically for it.
- Common skin types include dry, oily, and combination.
Spray the setting spray onto your finished makeup 2 or 3 times. Keep the bottle approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away from your face to prevent overspraying. Close your eyes to avoid contact with the eyes. Spritz the setting spray 2 or 3 times to cover your entire face.
- You can also spray the setting spray into the air and walk into the mist.
Allow the setting spray to dry for approximately 1 minute. You can use a fan or a piece of paper to expedite the drying process. Refrain from touching your face until the setting spray has completely dried.
- If you are prone to breakouts or anticipate sweating heavily later, setting spray might clog your pores.
Using Powder for Makeup Setting
Apply your full makeup as per your usual routine. Apply as much or as little makeup as desired, including face makeup, eye makeup, and lipstick. Start with foundation and concealer, then move on to eye and lip makeup.
Apply loose, translucent powder onto a powder puff. Use translucent powder to avoid altering your skin tone. Dip the powder puff into the loose powder until it is fully coated.
- If you desire more coverage, you can opt for tinted powder.
- Alternatively, you can use a fluffy makeup brush instead of a powder puff.
Remove any excess powder from the powder puff. After dabbing the powder puff for the first time, there will be an excess amount of powder. Tap the powder puff 2 to 3 times to remove most of the excess powder back into the container.
- Failing to remove excess powder may result in powder transferring onto your clothing during application.
Apply a thin layer of translucent powder evenly across your entire face. Gently tap the powder onto your makeup until it blends seamlessly. Avoid swiping or rubbing the powder puff, as it may cause streaks in your makeup. Ensure that every part of your face is dusted with the powder to set your look.
Essentials
- Primer
- Foundation
- Concealer
- Translucent loose powder
- Setting spray
- Beauty blender
- Fluffy makeup brush or powder puff
Recommendations
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Exfoliate your skin 2 to 3 times a week using a scrub. This helps remove dry skin flakes and built-up oil, keeping your skin fresh.
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Keep your skin moisturized to regulate its oil production. Dry skin can stimulate excess oil production as a response to dryness.
