Lightly powder your face before foundation. Also set your foundation with a strong setting spray. Skindinavia bridal spray is good. If you have a special occasion, some drag performers use green marble setting spray. It’s incredibly strong since they use it on stage while dancing. It’s sweat and oil proof, but smells strongly of alcohol. Definitely to be used sparingly

Setting spray is a lifesaver!!!

For eye makeup, I've found a primer makes a big difference.

Milani Make it last setting spray is amazing

Something that I do that makes my makeup last forever is 1) moisturizer/sunscreen 2) primer 3) light layer of setting powder 4) setting spray 5) foundation 6) setting powder and 6) setting spray. It sounds like a lot I know but I swear by it. Probably not the best for dry skin but i have oily skin and used to have bad acne and acne scars and this helped my skin also look super smooth. And I swear it doesn’t look cakey. Make sure to also use the same based products (water based moisturizer, primer and foundation or oil based) helps tremendously with the break up of make up.

Ive had moderate success (maybe 6 hours of makeup staying) with applying my foundation with a beauty blender thats been sprayed by setting spray, and then misting setting spray over my face at the end of the routine like normal (as a last step after a lightweight powder though i dont powder my whole face, personal preference to do just the t zone as i have dry skin) also make sure its an actual setting spray thats not just a “face spray” cause ive found alot of brands are coming iut with general hydrating facial sprays and then slapping a “sets makeup” claim on it despite having no ingredients that would work to set makeup. Ive heard good things about o/s brand and milk makeup or urban decay have had setting sprays for years now which makes me think they work well?

Ive also anecdotally found that my makeup applies better and my skin seems to keep the makeup on a bit longer when i dermaplane/shave the baby hair off my face. I use less skincare when i do that as the baby hairs really do absorb product make up included

I feel you on this though, makeup just seems to disappear on my skin! I would say using certain foundations with silicone might be helpful as they are not as fast absorbing. Also i think heavier/more full coverage lasts longer in my experience. Though Ive recently been layering a medium coverage foundation over a tinted sunscreen with no primer and it definitely doesnt last long as when i did full coverage. but thats ok cause my priority now is to reapply sunscreen throughout the day and if i did that it would mess up a full face of makeup. I think its just personal preference on that one!

Oh! And lastly i prefer cream blush but have been setting it with a powder blush lately in a similar shade and it helps alot with the blush staying! Same with bronzer

The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray works pretty well, spray it before and after makeup application. Also using tubing mascara has done wonders for making mascara last all day, unlike regular mascara!

Milk makeup hydro grip primer makes my makeup last all day, and I get hot flashes so I really put it to the test! If I need extra staying power I use Nars setting powder, just a light dusting. I do not like any of the setting sprays I've tried, they all mess up my makeup.

Oh man, that end-of-day fade is the worst, especially in the humidity. Start with a grippy primer matched to your foundation (water-based with water-based) after your SPF absorbs fully, then layer setting spray between steps like foundation, concealer, and powder for that sandwich method lock-in. Use mattifying powders on oily zones and a dewy mist overall to keep it fresh without cracking, plus blot sheets mid-day instead of touching your face to refresh without smudging. For bloodshot eyes, a quick saline drop can perk 'em up, and if your base is oxidizing, a better shade match helps it stick longer. What's your skin type like?

Do you have oily skin?

Elf blush or rare beauty blush (the liquid ones) will not budge ALL DAY. Trust me. I love L’Oreal infalliable and then CT spray on top to keep my makeup staying put

I like to set concealer with a pressed powder with a brush, then loose powder with a powder puff, (Huda beauty for example) if I really want it to last. For cream blush and bronzer I set with a powder blush and bronzer to match the cream ones. I spray my makeup in between layers with a setting spray to eliminate cakiness. For eyeshadow to last, I like to use a cream eyeshadow like Mac paint pot.

Can I ask how much and what kind of skincare you use? Sometimes cream products separate when they come into contact with skincare that hasn’t dried down. 

Also are you using any kind of powder? Primer and setting spray only go so far at locking in creams. 

I personally love the Nyx Dewy Setting Spray. I usually apply in between layers of makeup + at the end to finish. It may also be helpful to make sure that your skincare is fully absorbed before applying primer and other makeup. Having moisturized, clean skin is definitely important for longevity.

I have found that blush typically fades the fastest on me regardless, but I have definitely found cream blush to last better on my skin. I loooooooove the Kaja Cheeky Blush Stamp cream blush. Blends like a dream and lasts pretty well!

I’m definitely interested in what others will have to say as well on this. I may not have the best advice but I hope this helps!

I use a setting spray (skip the dewy ones they don’t actually help the longevity of your makeup and don’t work well with oily skin) after I apply a grippy primer, then I use it again after my concealer and foundation are applied. Powder is kinda my nemesis but it works for a lot of people so you should try a translucent setting powder after the setting spray here.

The formula of your concealer could also be the problem. The hydrating elf concealer never wears well on me no matter what I try. Same with maybelline fit me. Unfortunately the only concealers that work for me are tarte shape tape and nars formulas. I’ve been on the hunt for a good drugstore concealer for years 🥲

Creams don’t last as long on oily skin because your oils break it down faster. If you really want to stick with creams, use a oily skin primer to create a barrier between your makeup and skin oils. add setting powder to your routine.

I find that a setting spray helps (I like NYX dewy finish). You could also try setting it with powder.

The urban decay setting sprays are also frickin amazing. they are my go to. In summer, I like to use both urban decay setting spray and the NYX setting spray for super stay on power. it's worked for me super well.

I do a setting spray after all my cream/liquid products but before my powders, and then again after the powders! I feel like it helps to really set it in (I love the urban decay all nighter)

Keep a stash of brown paper napkins (like the ones @ Starbucks) with you at all times. They work as amazing blotting sheets to help keep shine and slickness at bay. Best of all, they're free and big enough to use 2-3 times before you toss em.

Underpainting is the way. Stain on cheeks, bronze balm, spot conceal then setting powder under eyes, t zone and tap a layer over face with a big brush. Then go back and add powder bronzer, a cream blush, eyebrow gel and eye makeup using an eyeshadow primer. Then drench whole face in setting spray and wait to dry. I can keep my makeup on through a whole day of work and two sweaty hours of tennis like this. I don’t like wearing foundation everyday and with this technique you don’t need to.

The MUA Wayne Goss foundation trick: you add one drop of (I use Argan) oil and mix it into your foundation and it goes on looking so fresh and covers so well. And I have incredibly oily skin and it never makes my skin oily.

I struggle with the same thing and would find my makeup flaking or cracking as well not even an hour after applying. I have a whole thing prepared so I apologize for the paragraph:

Def take time to do skin prep, use a toner and serum that suits ur skin type, let ur skincare sit in for a bit. I use less or no primer like u said. The key is not to pile all ur makeup up and instead try to stretch out the coverage with less product to prevent the cakeiness.

I don’t use foundation since I break out but I do use bb cream and concealer. I do color corrector under my eyes for my dark circles and then place thin layers of small spots of concealer over the blemishes and acne that I need to cover on my face. Let it dry for a few minutes and then blend with my clean finger. I tried using brushes and sponges for my base step but the heat from my hand just helps everything melt together better and look more natural on my face.

Then I put a bit of bb cream with my finger on my bigger areas like cheeks and forehead for places that need more coverage.

I put cream blush and bronzer, go in with contour and then go over the cream blush and bronzer with powder blush and bronzer. Setting spray every step helps to melt my makeup together and set it. I use the Milani one since it’s not expensive and I don’t mind using a good amount of it.

I also keep my mascara in my pocket or somewhere warm on my body so it comes out smooth. I put my eyeliner, lip liner and lippies, and press powder into + bake under the eye and oily areas with my huda powder since I get quite oily especially if I’m sweating.

Lastly my fav product ever to seal it all in is the one size setting spray. If I had to pick one thing out of all of the things I mentioned this is the thing that keeps my makeup on all day. I’ve gone through five bottles. It mattifies and keeps my makeup all day even with just three sprits!!

Not sure if any of these will be helpful for u but I wish u gl on finding a solution 🥹

Permanent eyeliner has changed my makeup game. I finally feel confident enough to go out without makeup. A combination of that and IPL has really given me confidence no matter whether I’m dolled up with blush, shadow, and lipstick or not. I highly recommend both rather than always trying to reapply.

Lip stain that doesn't come off after 5 mins, a cream to powder foundation from Avon, waterproof mascara, eyeshadow pencil at the lash line, I don't wear much I prefer an enhanced natural look.

I really like Avon products, they are pretty good quality and really inexpensive, you can get them online.

Intense pulsated laser, I think is what it stands for. It's a wand that gives you snaps of a laser but it diminishes redness, discoloration, scars, and veins. A much more even tone. There's a more advanced version called BBL.... broad something laser? Not sure.... but I haven't tried it yet so I can't swear by it.

Use setting spray in between each step. If you use cream or liquid products, put powder ones over the top. Cream foundation /powder foundation. Cream blush/ powder body

Setting spray

Start with a mattifying primer or setting spray. Apply your foundation and all your creams, then setting spray again. Then powders, and potentially setting spray a third time. And so on, you get the idea.

This is assuming you're using a normal setting spray and not one of the super powerful "hairspray for your face" ones like the OneSize. In that case you probably don't need so many layers.

The One/Size aerosol setting spray. Though you can also literally spray your face with hairspray. I bet if you looked at the ingredients, it’d be the same damn ingredients.

MUA trick use rice blotting paper as primer before foundation.

Use long wearing foundation. Estee Lauder will give you 10 day sample supply for free if you go to store Nordstrom, Dillard's, Macy's and ask for color match. Double wear sheer is great or original double wear

Exfoliate face day before event. Dead skin cell build up means foundation attaches fo dead skin cells and when body naturally sheeds them, your foundation deteriorates faster.

MAC studio fix setting spray

Waterproof every thing. Liner, mascara, eyeshadow primer.

Make sure that you are setting your face with powder (fit me is rlly good). Also finishing spray is not the same as setting spray so try a setting spray to lock ur makeup in (elf green setting spray is good). If ur mascara keeps flaking off try a waterproof one. I personally dont like waterproof but I use the essence lash princess pink one and its good for volume and length.

These are some of my favs!

L'Oreal Sky High Waterproof Mascara - I've used this for years and keep coming back to it.

nyx Longwear Eyeliner - goes on pretty well, is relatively easy to blend if you get to it quickly, and then dries down really well.

Covergirl Lip Stain - I'm a lip minimalist and love how easy this is to use and blend with my finger. I usually pop a gloss on top, but it looks good on its own once that wears off. no blotchiness for me!

I love the Maybelline Super Stay lip products, both matte and vinyl. I haven’t tried any dark shades in the vinyl, but I have a nice daytime mauve in that. They’re my favorite formula for matte black.

Can you tell us what you are using? You may already be wearing something that someone would rec for you...

As far as lipsticks, the Morphe soulmatte liquid lippies stayyyyyyyy. I swatched some on my wrist and forgot about it over the day and it looked fine after 6 hours

try this!!!! it seriously works, i live in the southwest too, it’s 120 out today and it makes my makeup stay, as long as i don’t touch my face. https://youtu.be/EyQsVyGadbY

Girl try spritzing your face with aerosol hairspray! The cheaper the better.

If your skin can tolerate it, setting powder can do wonders. Pro tip: if you really have trouble with oil, pat a thin layer of powder with a damp beauty sponge on top of your primer, before foundation and use a brush to brush off the excess powder. I promise it won’t mess with your makeup when you apply your foundation over it.

NYX Matte Setting Spray is $8, and I think it works as well as Urban Decay.

Probably no, but it’s always worth a shot

First step is skincare. A well moisturized and well kept face will produce less oil.

What powders are you using and how are you applying them? What foundation are you using and how are you applying it? Do you use setting spray?

Use a good moisturizer for oily skin (Clinique dramatically different moisturizing gel), matte foundation, matte setting powder, and then I douse my face in matte setting spray. No matter what I do personally though, I've just learned to accept that I have oily skin and will need to blot eventually ��

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