It’s not as difficult as you may think to prevent your foundation from transferring; all you need to do is use the appropriate equipment and technique. A fully transfer-proof makeup appearance begins even before the foundation is applied. These professional tactics will help you avoid doing an extra load of laundry and keep your white shirt makeup-free by minimizing foundation transfer and maintaining your look throughout the day.
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How To Prevent Foundations from Transferring
Apply a Primer First
To produce a smooth base that keeps makeup in place, we advise applying a primer after you’ve prepped with skincare products but before you apply foundation. Primers can improve the duration of makeup as well as several issues and flaws, such as pore smoothing, controlling oily skin, increasing hydration, shielding against environmental toxins, and selecting a formula that addresses your specific issues, whatever they may be.
Opt for a Long-Wearing Formula
Super glossy, greasy foundations tend to transfer easily and can be challenging to set. Choose long-wear products instead, as they typically contain more skin-sticking chemicals and fewer oils than their rivals. Long-wearing foundations prevent makeup from shifting or deteriorating by adhering to the skin and holding it there for hours at a time.
Use Makeup in the Appropriate Order
Although it may seem apparent, apply your makeup in the right order to maximize its longevity. It is advisable to avoid applying liquids or creams on top of powders and to set your makeup right away to prevent it from melting or shifting. Additionally, this will lessen the likelihood of makeup piling off, which could eventually transfer into any clothing that comes into touch with the skin.
Use Powder to Establish a Foundation
Setting makeup is necessary to get results that are transfer-proof and long-lasting. Because loose powder keeps makeup in place and absorbs oil throughout the day, it allows makeup to last longer. Pressed powder, on the other hand, comes in a variety of skin tones and is ideal for spot setting, reapplying makeup while on the go, and adding additional coverage. It just depends on you to keep transferring to a minimum and help set makeup.
The Roll-and-Press Method
Taking a tissue, very lightly press it against the skin, rolling it over the face in a gentle manner. This will assist in absorbing any extra makeup that might be left on the skin and end up on your clothes.
Apply a Setting Spray
Apply a few spritzes of setting spray after finishing your makeup to fix it in place and prevent product smearing and transferring. For maximum staying power, you can also choose to spritz it after applying each layer of makeup.
Apply hairspray to clothing
This is one of our favourite tips and tricks from TikTok, which is full of them. Just mist your clothes with hairspray before dressing, to help prevent the inevitable makeup transfer.