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When December rolls around, one thing’s for sure, there will be parties galore.
But besides dressing the part, ensuring that your makeup stays en pointe is just as important.
With all that merry-making going on, it’s not always a given that your makeup will last the whole night. After all, no one wants to look like a drunken mess before the clock strikes 12.
But not to worry, here are five easy ways to party-proof your makeup so you can party all night without worrying.
Prep Work
Creating a smooth and supple canvas not only helps makeup adhere better to the skin so it lasts longer but it’ll also gives your complexion a healthy lit-from-within glow.
Makeup artist Yuan Sng advises doing a gentle scrub while makeup artist Lolent Lee says doing a mask before makeup application can help prime the skin.
Prime The Base
To further ensure that makeup lasts through the night, start by applying a makeup base all over, and yes that includes both the face and eyes.
his is because eyelids can get oily and using an eyeshadow primer will ensure that your eyeshadow and eyeliner stays put. According to makeup artist Larry Yeo, to prolong the staying power of your eyeshadow base, blend it from your lash-line all the way up to brow bone.
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Choose Long-wear Formulas
Choosing the right formulation for your makeup is important as well. Instead of dewy finish foundations, go for something that is semi-matt for a more lasting power.
In addition, opt for waterproof or sweat-resistant eyeliners, mascaras and even lipsticks.
Never Pile On Your Makeup
Everything in moderation, even when it comes to makeup application. “Do not attempt to over-layer your makeup,” says Yeo.
“Applying excessive product on a focal point, such as too much powder for smoky eyes, or concealer or foundation for coverage, can make the makeup appear brittle and unnatural.”
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Set Your Makeup
Complete your base makeup with a light dusting of loose powder. This not only helps foundation last longer, but also prevents transfer and control excess sebum production. And as an extra boost, use a setting spray to further prolong the staying power of your makeup.
And when it comes to the setting spray application, Sng recommends spritzing your face multiple times. “For the longest wear, spritz the setting spray before and after foundation application, and do another round before and after powder if you’re using any,” he recommends.
Get The Party Started
From skincare prep and long-lasting makeup to festive hues, here’s what you need to have in your makeup arsenal.
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Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peeling Gel, $35.
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Infused with natural enzymes and peptides like papaya and bromelain, this gentle peeling gel sloughs off dead skin cells and impurities to reveal a smoother and brighter complexion instantly.
ZA Bye2 Shine Base UV SPF25/PA+++, $18.90
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A lightweight makeup base that contains Oil Blotting Powder and Stay Fresh technology to absorb excess sebum production to keep skin looking fresh while preventing foundation from oxidising so your makeup always looks perfect.
Plus, its soft pink hue helps brighten sallow complexions for a more radiant looking you.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask, $148 (box of five sheets)
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This is not just a sheet mask but an instant skin rejuvenator and revival treatment.
Said to contain eight times more active ginseng extracts than Sulwhasoo’s best-selling Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX, its unique Double Wrapping Sheet technology ensures that the mask adheres perfectly to the skin, delivering the active ingredients to where they are needed the most.
In just 20 minutes, skin is nourished, supple and glowing.
Laura Mercier Eye Basics, $45 each.
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Worn as a primer, it creates a uniform, no-crease base so you can enhance your eyeshadow colours while ensuring it doesn’t budge.
Plus, it contains botanical extracts to soothe and protect the delicate eyelids at the same time too. Comes in six shades.
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray and Waterproof Setting Powder, $48 and $50 respectively.
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The Spray uses a unique formula to lock makeup in place and helps lower the temperature of the skin to keep makeup immaculate, which is great for Singapore’s hot and humid weather.
On the other hand, the Powder leaves complexion shine-free while blurring out imperfections for a flawless finish for up to 11 hours.
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation Stick, $88.
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Promised to last 24 hours, with its cream-to-powder finish, this waterproof foundation contains special spherical particles and soft focus properties to keep oil and shine at bay while you party up a storm. Comes in 20 shades.
Shu Uemura x Maison du Chocolat Shimmery Powder, $50 each
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A light and soft shimmer that can be used as an eyeshadow, blush and/or highlighter. Or sweep it across the collar bone and above the décolletage to complete your festive look. Choose from two shades — Luster Gold Dust and Luster Rosé Dust.
Marc Jacobs See-Quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow, $38 each
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Because what is the festive season without some sparkle. These sequin-like eyeshadows are packed with intense glitter pigments that can be worn alone or layered over your favourite powder eyeshadow for added oomph.
Best applied in a patting motion to ensure maximum shine. Choose from six dazzling shades.
Chanel Rouge Allure Liquid Powder, $50 each
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Nothing completes a look like a bold lip. This contains a specific light transparent oil together with ultra-micronised pigments to deliver an intense colour yet feels absolutely weightless on the lips. And to really ensure that the colour lasts, makeup artist Larry Yeo shares this simple tip:
Apply a first layer of colour, let it sit for five minutes then apply a second layer before lightly blotting away the excess. Choose from six vivid colours.
Huda Beauty Faux Mink Lash in Jade, $45
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Instead of worrying about your mascara running, why not opt for flutter-worthy false lashes for the night?
Made of synthetic mellow fibres that mimic mink fur, these are soft, lightweight and give eyes a dramatic look that’s guaranteed to turn heads.
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