Style Flop reader Melissa wrote in asking, "What can I do to go on makeup on my confront and non everywhere else? I take a primer and I know that is supposed to help with keeping make up on my face and longevity but that just doesn't seem to cut it, especially when I'k wiping my confront or happen to rub my face against someone'southward wearing apparel. I employ a foundation that is supposed to stay on your face as well. I heard that setting sprays are skilful but I don't know where to start. Is there anything that yous advise?"

Hey Melissa!

This is actually a pretty common thing in the earth of makeup. I think when I starting time started wearing makeup I was wearing a liquid foundation one twenty-four hours and went to hug a friend who was wearing a white every bit snowfall sweater. When I permit become of the embrace judge what was all over her once pristine sweater? Yep. Well-nigh half of my fabricated-up face. *sigh*

While there isn't a mode to completely get rid of makeup rub off, at that place are some things yous tin do to limit information technology. Using a primer as y'all mentioned is one. Primers help to keep your makeup on your confront longer, but using it alone won't practise much for transfer. It's a proficient idea to as well set your foundation with finishing powder and yep, there are some proficient makeup sprays out there that also help. My current fave is Make Up For Ever Mist & Set up Spray (sold at Sephora), merely I likewise hear good things about Ben Nye Final Seal Spray and Mehron Barrier Spray. Ben Nye and Mehron tin be found where professional makeup products are sold.

Yous can besides attempt applying thinner layers of your makeup or switching to powder formulas which aid in absorbing your skin's oils that add to makeup stains. Or attempt waterproof formulas. Makeup brand Make Up For Ever has a host of waterproof makeup from foundations to lip and eye color.

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Just earlier you recall you're immune from rub-off after using a setting spray, in that location are likewise some new tricks you'll need to train yourself to practise. I'one thousand completely clumsy but over the years have managed to train myself to non impact my face. I've got this down so good that I don't fifty-fifty affect my face when information technology'due south makeup-free. This helps to prevent accidentally getting your makeup all over annihilation your hands touch like your report due at 2 P.M. or a friend's collar. If you absolutely must touch your face up, exist certain to wash your hands immediately or keep some mitt wipes in your handbag to cleanse your hands.

You lot'll as well want to suit the way yous hug. Instead of a contiguous hug, endeavor to become in on an bending to avoid hitting your subject field'due south clothes. I've managed to continue my makeup off other's clothes for the final five years doing all of the in a higher place. Practice makes perfect though.

Good luck!
~Danielle