Beating the summer heat; wearing makeup that wont melt or wear off

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Jun 7, 2012

L D.

Ok, I know there are a few of you that know what i mean. It gets hotter and hotter and after awhile, your eyeshadow wears off, if you wear foundation it almost melts off, etc. I usually try not to wear much make up during the summer, maybe a good liner and lipgloss and then go crazy when the sun goes down. but, now that i have learned more techniques with eyeshadow, I WANNA WEAR IT IN THE DAYTIME TOO!! lol. what should i do so that wont happen? I dont wanna lose my eyeshadow, but i dont wanna look crazy either. HELP!!

Jun 7, 2012

Shelly T.

1) Eyeshadow primer. There are loads out there nowadays -- UDPP, TFSI, LORAC has one, NARS has one, NYX has a couple, Stila has the prime pots (a light and a dark), Palladio has one, e.l.f. has one that's dirt cheap that many people like.

2) Use cream shadows and set them with powder ones to help them last longer. Again, loads of options out there -- MUFE Aqua Creams, Maybelline Color Tattoos, L'Oreal Infallible cream e/s, MAC paint pots (though all the permanent ones are all neutral colours); you could also use eyeshadow pencils (UD, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils, and MUFE just released their own e/s pencils).

Actually, talking of Make Up For Ever, they have loads of waterproof/water-resistant products in their line. Definitely worth a look.

Jun 7, 2012

L D.

kool, thanks alot.

i do use the nyx primer. i have white and nude, but it gets so hot here and florida, cali and jamaica that i have noticed wear, thats why i asked. maybe i'll try a different primer, along w the cream shadow follwed by the powder. i will try that combo tomorrow. great advice, thx!

L D.

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