Party Time: How To Sweat-Proof Your Makeup

It’s all about prepping skin.

Imagine this: you are partying with your besties in a perfect outfit, but as soon as you wanted to share your look and the atmosphere on social media, you realize your makeup turned into a mess. It happens to all of us, especially since most rarely sweat during wintertime. We tend to wear less makeup during summers, and it’s expected to look a bit sweaty. Winters are entirely different, though, so here’s how to get makeup that will last all night long.

The key to sweat-proofing your makeup looks is in skin preparation. First, remove all the extra oils on your skin with a gentle tonic or cleanser. Then it’s time to remove any dirt and hydrate the skin. Use light cream cleanser for your skin type. Now it’s time for anti-sweat lotion. You can buy one in stores, or invest in an organic one, which is always healthier for your skin.

The foundation should be matte, just like the concealer. While during days, we tend to wear lighter and creamier foundations, when the night comes, stick to the matte ones, to avoid having your face melt. Talc-based powders manage to be better for fixing makeup, while silicone formulas are better for touch-ups. Please don’t overdo it, because it will look unnatural like you’re wearing a mask.

Once your face skin is ready, it’s time for brows and eye makeup. Creamy or gelly textures are better than brow pencil since the pencils tend to melt faster. Skip eyeshadow primer, it will only make the whole look seem harder, and use well-pigmented shadows. Again, too much, and you’ll be unrecognizable, and that’s not the point of makeup. Shimmery shadows in soft metallics will smudge, but it’s easier to fix them and not ruin the complete makeup. Add a liquid eyeliner and waterproof mascara to finish the look.

When it comes to blush, highlighter and bronzer, choose the lighter textures. It’s hard to find the ones that won’t fade, but if it’s light and close to your skin tone, you can fix it during the evening.

Before you use a setting spray, the only thing left to is lips. Again, use matte lipsticks to ensure your pout lasts through eating, drinking, and maybe even kissing.

The most important thing, apart from enjoying yourself and having a good time, is not to put too much pressure on looking like a doll. Enhance your best qualities, but don’t bother trying to look like someone else. Be you, just a tiny bit prettier.