Want makeup that lasts all day long? 8 tips to achieve it

Make sure your skin is clean and moisturised before wearing makeup. This will aid in the creation of a smooth base for your cosmetics, preventing them from appearing patchy or flaky.

Use face blotting papers before applying makeup and as needed throughout the day. This extracts and removes oil from your skin.

Use a primer to reduce oil production, minimise the appearance of pores, and create a barrier between your skin and your makeup.

Invest in products such as long-wearing foundations, waterproof mascara, and smudge-proof eyeliner, which are meant to stay longer, even in hot or humid weather.

Apply powder to keep your makeup in place and prevent it from smearing or transferring.

Don’t touch your face after you are done. It transfers oils from your hands to your skin, causing your makeup to break down faster. 

Use a setting spray. It acts as a barrier between your makeup and the environment, keeping it in place for hours.

Carry touch-up products such as a little tube of concealer, a compact of powder, and a lip balm or lipstick with you to ensure that you always look dolled up.