Every morning, you do your makeup with mathematical precision and by afternoon, it looks as though you applied your makeup blind-folded? Foundation that looks greasier than glow-y, blush that has disappeared and lipstick that your burger has claimed victim? How do you touch up your makeup while on the go without upsetting what you already have on?
With these tips, you can touch-up, freshen and re-apply your makeup without the hassle of having to re-do what you already have on!
Problem: If you have oily skin and oily areas creep up on you around noon
What to do: Keep blotting papers handy and gently dab these on the zones that are oily and remove the excess oil and shine. This has to be done before touching-up or reapplying any other product.
Problem: You have dry skin and you can see dry patches on your skin mid-way through the day
What to do: Keep a hydrating facial mist or a moisturising makeup setting spray and spritz it 2-3 times over your face in ‘X’ and ‘T’ motions. This refreshes your makeup and adds hydration to your skin.
Problem: Your lipstick is half-there, half-gone
What to do: If you have applied a creamy lipstick, then re-application is not a problem. The real issue is when you have applied a liquid lipstick, right? There is no short-cut to this, we’re afraid. Take it all off carefully and use a little foundation to re-define your lips and re-apply that liquid lippie!
Problem: Your foundation and concealer look a little patchy or if your blemishes are seen
What to do: Use a makeup sponge to lightly dab all over your face. This will make the products settle into the skin. Do not use dragging motions, only light, dabbing motions. You can dab product over blemishes that have become visible because the foundation or concealer has worn off.
Problem: Your blush has all but disappeared by evening
What to do: You can touch-up your blush by using a makeup sponge and gently dabbing on some more cream blush. If you prefer powder blush, use a brush to re-apply on the apples of your cheeks.
Problem: Your eyeshadow has settled into the creases on your eye lid
What to do: Gently dab a blotting paper on the eye lid and use a small brush or your finger to blend it back evenly. Once you have evened it out, you can add some more product and make it look darker.
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