Heading out after a full day at the office and want to keep your makeup from looking tired and faded? You can, it's relatively easy and you don't need to reapply a full face.
I'm the queen of 12-hour makeup. I do it almost daily because my days start mid-morning and I need to be in high hair in makeup for various TV shoots. Take a look at my schedule this past Thursday and you'll see why I need long-lasting spackle.
You don't need to add more product or color, just freshen up what you already have on your face. More color, like eye shadow or concealer, simply looks layered-on and cakey. By adopting the less is more philosophy, you can look fresh-faced 12-hours later. (In the ensuing video, I applied more eye shadow because I was preparing for harsh TV lights. In the non-HD universe, you don't need to do that).
Here are a few more tips:
I'm the queen of 12-hour makeup. I do it almost daily because my days start mid-morning and I need to be in high hair in makeup for various TV shoots. Take a look at my schedule this past Thursday and you'll see why I need long-lasting spackle.
- 11am shoot at Cowboys stadium
- 12:30 shoot at North Dallas high school
- Anchor the Fan Sports Show from 6:30-7:30
- Anchor sports for 10pm news on CBS
You don't need to add more product or color, just freshen up what you already have on your face. More color, like eye shadow or concealer, simply looks layered-on and cakey. By adopting the less is more philosophy, you can look fresh-faced 12-hours later. (In the ensuing video, I applied more eye shadow because I was preparing for harsh TV lights. In the non-HD universe, you don't need to do that).
Here are a few more tips:
- Start with a good eyeshadow primer to keep your eyeshadow from creasing. I use Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion. Game Changer! It's $20 from Sephora. It's the bomb. It totally prevents your eyeshadow from getting stuck in those eyelid creases.
- Work those lashes! Re-curl your eye lashes to open your eyes. Top off those curled lashes with a coat of mascara. If your lashes look clumpy, use an eyelash brush to separate them.
- Highlight your hotness by dabbing a little highlighter on your face. The bow in your upper lip, your cheekbones or the tip of your nose. This simply adds a little pop that makes a difference.
- Use lipgloss and a lip pencil instead of lipstick. Your face can look old lady-ish if you're reapplying lipstick every hour. Think color bleeding into those lip lines. Using lipgloss and a pencil keeps your lips looking younger, fresher and less cakey.
