Choose the right foundation
Finding the right foundation is essential if you want to wear it all day – and it’s not as difficult as you might think. Those who prefer a barely-there finish should opt for BB or CC creams, or tinted moisturisers – Lisa Eldridge’s Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint is second to none for a glowy summer finish. For those who like medium coverage and upwards, look for products labelled “long wear”. “These will have been tested by a panel of people to ensure they can perform in such a manner,” says Debbie Finnegan, MAC’s global senior artist. MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is one such formula and promises to last for up to 24 hours on skin.
Whether you use a spray or a powder, setting your make-up is key. “If you don’t usually set your make-up, powder is great, even if you just apply it to the areas of your skin where make-up tends to move the most,” says Genevieve. “Using a light powder with a Beautyblender makes the skin look airbrushed.” It’s also key to use a setting spray, she says – and yes, they do work. “Setting sprays contain ingredients that form a protective veil over your make-up – you can use it as a last step in your make-up routine, or go one step further and mist between layers of make-up to help blend. The latter helps make-up stay in place all day.”
