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Let's face it, we live in a world where inventors and innovators are focused on developing new programs and products that will yield a faster result, provide instant gratification, and give us more time. We in turn, take the extra saved minutes and squeeze a few more things in. We are a society of multitaskers, over achievers, and we march to a quick, thriving tempo. This lifestyle, this pace, this demand to go-go-go has created a new demand in the beauty industry.
We used to be impressed when cosmetics would last 8 hour without a touch up. "Incredible," we thought. Today, 8 hour wear is below par. Today's woman requires makeup that lasts as long as she does. Luckily, our favorite artists and creators have answered this call so that we can arm ourselves with an artillery of war-paint that is tough enough to keep up.
Primer:
The first step in a lasting look is primer. To achieve the nourishing moisture your skin need and a perfect poreless look that we all seek choose something like Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer or Smashbox's Photo Finish Primer. These are both light and will not clog sensitive pores.
Foundation:
I typically prefer to stick with the primer and skip foundation for daily use, but if you need something to take you through a humid or eventful day, consider something like Lancome's Teint Idole Ultra for sensitive skin, or Cover Girl's 24 hour Foundation for non sensitive skin types. The lasting coverage is amazing!
Bronzer:
The next and to me, most important part of a long wearing skin regimin is the BRONZER. I admit that I shamelessly blend away the roundness of my face, contour my jawline, and give myself the cheekbones I should have been blessed with. I work hard and play hard. For my full day I require Hourglass' Superficial Waterproof Bronzer. This bronzer is a softer, more natural bronzer. You can build it to the level of definition you prefer without it looking artificial. Best of all, it withstands my slight break in sweat (I call it glistening, not sweating) after I have to run after another San Francisco buss for the 20th time, lasts through my work day, and is still there when I come home from a night of dancing.
Skin protected and perfected...Check! The next are of focus: Eyes.
Eye Primer:
I have tried many eye primers, but the one that continues to impress me time after time is the cult classic, Urban Decay Primer Potion. I swear by this primer. I can go to the gym, do a quick freshen up in the locker room with some Mac facial towelettes, and my eye shadow and liner are still perfectly in place and on point! No other primer has been able to hold up the same on my eyewear.
Liner:
Liquid: Eyeliner is tricky. I really depends on the person. For me, Lancome's ArtLiner is quintessential. The thin felt tip allows me to create the thinnest line, a cat eye, and allows me to line my waterline. The look stays and doesn't run down into the under-eye area.
Pencil: I love the Urban Decay 22/7 Glide On Pencils. They have a great selection of colors and the name says it all. If you have a really hard time keeping eyeliner put the Urban Decay Primer Potion is a must.
With the aforementioned products you can put your makeup on at 6 am, go to work, the gym, and even a dinner date afterward with the confidence that the look you created has remained fresh and in tact all day long. Finally, you can have a look that lasts as long as you do.
-Chris
We used to be impressed when cosmetics would last 8 hour without a touch up. "Incredible," we thought. Today, 8 hour wear is below par. Today's woman requires makeup that lasts as long as she does. Luckily, our favorite artists and creators have answered this call so that we can arm ourselves with an artillery of war-paint that is tough enough to keep up.
Primer:
The first step in a lasting look is primer. To achieve the nourishing moisture your skin need and a perfect poreless look that we all seek choose something like Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer or Smashbox's Photo Finish Primer. These are both light and will not clog sensitive pores.
Foundation:
I typically prefer to stick with the primer and skip foundation for daily use, but if you need something to take you through a humid or eventful day, consider something like Lancome's Teint Idole Ultra for sensitive skin, or Cover Girl's 24 hour Foundation for non sensitive skin types. The lasting coverage is amazing!
Bronzer:
The next and to me, most important part of a long wearing skin regimin is the BRONZER. I admit that I shamelessly blend away the roundness of my face, contour my jawline, and give myself the cheekbones I should have been blessed with. I work hard and play hard. For my full day I require Hourglass' Superficial Waterproof Bronzer. This bronzer is a softer, more natural bronzer. You can build it to the level of definition you prefer without it looking artificial. Best of all, it withstands my slight break in sweat (I call it glistening, not sweating) after I have to run after another San Francisco buss for the 20th time, lasts through my work day, and is still there when I come home from a night of dancing.
Skin protected and perfected...Check! The next are of focus: Eyes.
Eye Primer:
I have tried many eye primers, but the one that continues to impress me time after time is the cult classic, Urban Decay Primer Potion. I swear by this primer. I can go to the gym, do a quick freshen up in the locker room with some Mac facial towelettes, and my eye shadow and liner are still perfectly in place and on point! No other primer has been able to hold up the same on my eyewear.
Liner:
Liquid: Eyeliner is tricky. I really depends on the person. For me, Lancome's ArtLiner is quintessential. The thin felt tip allows me to create the thinnest line, a cat eye, and allows me to line my waterline. The look stays and doesn't run down into the under-eye area.
Pencil: I love the Urban Decay 22/7 Glide On Pencils. They have a great selection of colors and the name says it all. If you have a really hard time keeping eyeliner put the Urban Decay Primer Potion is a must.
With the aforementioned products you can put your makeup on at 6 am, go to work, the gym, and even a dinner date afterward with the confidence that the look you created has remained fresh and in tact all day long. Finally, you can have a look that lasts as long as you do.
-Chris
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