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Setting sprays are an excellent way to improve makeup longevity.

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to makeup is how long it will last. The last thing you want is to spend an hour on your makeup only to have it start smearing and smudging halfway through your day.

There are many cosmetic products that claim to have a 24-hour wear, but most of them still don’t truly last as long as you think they will. When it comes to makeup longevity, you need to go back to the basics.

It first starts off with your skin. If you are wearing a heavy moisturizer or have oily skin, chances are your makeup will start to slide. Try wearing an ultra light moisturizer or even a gel texture that will keep your skin hydrated but not greasy.

When it comes to foundations or even eye shadows, a primer is a must. Benefit’s Stay Flawless 15 Hour Primer is a translucent and weightless primer that locks the foundation right onto the skin, keeping its flawless finish.

For any eye makeup, Smashbox’s Photo Finish 24 Hour Shadow Primer will not only hold your shadow’s colour all day and prevent creasing, it will also help intensify your shadow’s pigment.

Another excellent tip for making your makeup last longer is to always use a light dusting of translucent powder over your entire face after you have finished applying your makeup. This will help seal the makeup and also absorb excess oils, which will cause your makeup to slide.

If you have an oily skin type and find that powder still doesn’t do the trick, carry around some blotting papers with you. This will help remove oil without piling on the powder throughout the day and also without ruining your makeup.

For an even longer hold for your makeup, try using a setting spray. These are just beginning to rise in popularity but they really do the trick.

Brands such as MAC, L’Oreal and Smashbox are the top picks for a setting spray that will work.

The greatest thing about these is that they don’t add another layer of makeup and actually help to make your complexion look more refreshed and dewy.

With these few tricks you can definitely expect your makeup to start lasting longer throughout the day. However, if you are in extreme heat, humidity or in a pool with chlorine, touch ups are bound to happen no matter what.