How I Make My Makeup Last 17 HOURS Without Touch-Ups! | Makeup Over 50, by Teresa Madelyne on YouTube. 53 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 53 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, moisturised skin. Let your skincare settle for a few minutes so the base grips instead of sliding.
Apply a thin layer of glow lotion or primer over the whole face. Press it in with your fingers rather than rubbing.
Dot foundation or tinted serum on the centre of your face and blend outward with a damp sponge. Build thin layers instead of one heavy coat.
Place concealer only where you need it, under the eyes and on any redness. Tap it in with your ring finger or a small sponge.
Press loose setting powder into the areas that crease or shine, such as under the eyes, around the nose and the T-zone. Use a light hand.
Fill in your brows with a pencil, then set the hairs with a brow gel so they hold their shape all day.
Add warmth with a bronzer stick on the cheeks and temples, then blend with fingers or a sponge.
Apply contour and blush in thin layers, blending each one before adding the next.
Finish with a setting spray, holding the bottle about 20 cm from your face. Let it dry without touching your skin.
Tips and common mistakes
Thin layers last longer than one thick layer, which tends to crease and break up.
Powder is not the enemy of mature skin. Press small amounts only where you need it.
Let each layer set for a moment before adding the next so products do not pill.
Keep lipstick with you for touch-ups and leave the rest of your face alone.
Questions
Do I need expensive products for long wear?
No. The routine relies on how you apply each layer, so your usual drugstore products can work just as well.
Will powder make my fine lines look worse?
Not if you use a light hand and press it only into the areas that crease or shine. Heavy powder all over the face is what causes problems.
How long does this routine take?
About 20 to 25 minutes once you know the order. It gets faster with practice.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
