THIS IS HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOUNDATION LAST LONGER

Avoid the dreaded foundation slide with our
tips
Makeup lovers will know that there’s nothing
worse than applying a perfect face in the
morning, only to catch sight of yourself at
lunchtime and realise your foundation is a
mess and your complexion looks anything but
flawless.
So how can you make your foundation last
longer?
We asked Fred Letailleur, YSL International
Makeup Artist, for his top tips on making your
base last all day…
Step 1 – Prep your skin
Primer does exactly what it says on the bottle
– primes your skin for makeup.
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‘Primer will not only even out the skin
texture, it also creates a layer that will settle
the foundation so it lasts longer’ says Fred.
If you can’t be bothered with a two step
process, you an even mix your primer with
your foundation on the back of your hand –
this will give you a lighter, more natural
coverage.
Step 2 – Applying the foundation
To make foundation last, always apply it with
a brush, advises Fred. ‘A brush will help with
the longevity of the makeup, as it presses the
pigment into the skin while buffing the
texture into a smooth base’ he says.
Check out our round-up of the best makeup
brushes here .
Step 3  - Set with powder
If you’re worried that powder will lead to a
cakey finish, then don’t be – modern powders
sit much more naturally on the skin, and
they’re a great way to help your foundation
last.
‘Lightly set the foundation with powder,
focusing on your T-zone, and you’ll give your
foundation extra durability’ says Fred.
Another option he recommends is to mix
some loose powder, such as YSL Souffle
d’Cclat Loose powder, £38, into your
foundation. ‘This adds some grip to its texture’
says Fred.
Step 4 – Add some spray
If you want a dewy finish, try spraying fine
water mist over your finished foundation.
‘This will set the foundation pigment against
the skin and add longevity to the texture’ says
Fred.
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You could also try a makeup fixing spray such
as Clarins Fix’ Make-Up , £23, which scored
highly with Good Housekeeping Institute
testers, who said it dried quickly and helped
makeup last all day.