It is crazy that we are living in a time where I am writing a blog post all about my fav products for all day makeup under a mask, but here we are! I was getting so sick of my makeup looking blotchy after wearing my mask, so I decided to experiment with some products and take some extra steps to make it long lasting and smudge proof. I have it all figured out so I wanted to make sure to share all of my secrets!
As I have stated before technique really is key, so I have included information on how I use and apply each of the products and in what order, below. These steps have added a little extra time to my regimen, but honestly I have found it to be worth it, because I don’t have to worry about my makeup going anywhere! These steps have helped my makeup to hold up even after being outside all day in the heat as well.
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MAC PREP + PRIME | I like to give my face a nice spritz of as my first step in my routine. Not only does it soothe the skin, but it helps with hydration and preps the skin for makeup.
MILK HYDRO GRIP PRIMER | Next I go in with primer. I love this product! It is packed with ingredients that not only hydrate, but help even out the skin for a healthy base with a nice glow. To top it off this primer creates a sticky base and helps to keep makeup on all day!
HOURGLASS VEIL TRANSLUCENT SETTING POWDER | Immediately following my foundation application, I will go in with a very light dusting of this setting powder with my big fluffy brush. This really helps to lock in every layer I put down previously and allows for a nice even application of my favorite bronzer. This is my absolute favorite setting powder, because it does not look chalky and allows the skin to maintain a healthy glow.
MAC MINERALIZE BLUSH | After applying bronzer, I will go in with my favorite cream blush by Kosas. Because this product is a cream, however I apply a light layer of my Mac Mineralize Blush on top. This mineralized blush is great because it lasts for HOURS whether it is used alone or applied on top of a cream. I prefer the sheen and natural look of a cream blush, so this mineralized blush is a perfect topper to prevent any blush from moving under a mask.
COVER FX HIGH PERFORMANCE SETTING SPRAY | After I have all of my cream and powder products applied to my face, I will go in with this setting spray. There are so many reasons why I love this product! It has an ultra fine mist, it helps to melt creams and powders together, creating a more cohesive and natural look, and finally it locks in makeup for hours. This stuff is good, trust me.
Recently as a final step, I have been baking just a little bit under my bronzer with my translucent powder. This cleans up the jaw line, creates more definition, and makes the makeup budge proof. I do not bring the powder to the lips or around the lips however, because that tends to accentuate my laugh lines. I will let this bake while I finish my mascara and then lightly buff it into the skin with a little bit of my favorite pressed powder palette by Hourglass. As one final step, I will spray my face one more time with my Mac Prep. + Prime, once again locking in the look and melting all of the products together.
I am a firm believer in these products and my technique, so give it a try and please comment any questions below!
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