Make Time Count!
Prime Target
It's really tempting to skip the primer, especially if you're squeezing an entire beauty routine into 10 minutes or less. But the 30 seconds it takes to prime will be time well spent! Primers create a layer between your skin and makeup, preventing it from easily rubbing off.
Makeup artist Christina Farrell loves Smashbox. "This primer is amazing because it not only gives the skin a warm glow, but helps to add a soft focus filter to the skin, and add a luminosity to any foundation it is placed under."
To buy: Sephora, $38
Choose the Right Foundation
Oil-free foundation is better than the alternative; additionally, you should set it with loose translucent powder. "For flawless and long-lasting makeup, choose an oil-free foundation for its non-drying and build-able coverage. You will have a smooth, matte finish all day long," says Porter.
MAC's Pro Longwear foundation offers a natural finish but quite a bit of coverage as you build.
To buy: MAC, $31
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Glow All Day
Blush is often the first product to disappear. But you can easily create a flush that lasts all day! Apply a cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. Set with translucent powder, and then apply a powder blush. The layering creates a pretty glow, and your blush will last all day.
Choose complementing but slightly different colors for an even prettier glow. We recommend Stila Convertible Color in Lillium and NARS blush in Orgasm.
All-day Eye Shadow
A good eyelid primer can minimize visible blood vessels, prep the lid for perfect shadow application, and then keep that shadow looking fresh without smearing or caking all day. Just swipe a little primer onto your lid, and pat gently with your fingertip. This should add only 15 seconds to your routine.
To buy: Urban Decay, $20
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Lipstick That Stands up to Coffee
If the thought of lip liner makes you want to run back to the '90s, think again! By lining and then filling in your lips with a good liner, you're creating a great base for your next lip product. Apply your lipstick, blot with a tissue and then apply a second layer. The multiple layers ensure great staying power, and, when it finally does start to fade, the color will do so more evenly.
Farrell keeps Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Liner Nos. 2, 4 and 6 on hand. "These neutrals are great under any lipstick and double the staying power."
To buy: Sephora, $18
Waterproof Everything
Waterproof makeup probably makes you think of mascara, but there are a lot more options now. From eye liner to shadow and even foundation, these products will be able to stand up to almost anything all day long. With the newest formulations, you won't notice a difference in application or removal.
To buy: Smashbox Limitless Eye Liner, $19; Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow, $20; Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer, $32; CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Waterproof Mascara, $9
