makeup staying put

[qtjess1110]

I have oily skin and my makeup never stays. Its so annoying. What can I do. I usually only wear concealer and blush and mascara and all 3 never stay lol its crazy i hate it.

I have MAC concealer, a Clinque blush and maybelline mascara waterproof it doesnt matter the brand nothing stays put. help

[maucat]

What skincare do you use?

[narockshard]

I've also heard of people using Milk of Magnesia for a primer I think? Or maybe it's the Monistat chafing gel? I've been meaning to try it in the summer. I've been using Revlon Colorstay foundation and Maybelline Dream Matte powder over it and while my face still gets a little oily I find that it stays on ALL day, including the blush I put on too. Even if I fall asleep without washing my face I'll wake up in the morning and still have color, it's amazing. That is, if you want to start using foundation under everything.

[xokell2]

urban decay de-slick spray

it sounds like you may need more on your face in order to keep that stuff in place like a primer, foundation, and powder to give the makeup you use something to stick to. If i just applied those products to my bare face it wouldn't last either.

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Feb 6, 2013 20:37:51 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

I use primer for my eyes and my face because of my oily skin. Both are urban decay primers.

Does eye primer help eyeliner to stay on??  I use this Laura mercier cake eyeliner on upper lids www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Designer:%20Emilio_Tightline%20Cake%20Eye%20Liner_prod320008

and it somehow melts away...

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Feb 6, 2013 21:53:32 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

Feb 6, 2013 21:39:10 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

Does eye primer help eyeliner to stay on??  I use this Laura mercier cake eyeliner on upper lids www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Designer:%20Emilio_Tightline%20Cake%20Eye%20Liner_prod320008

and it somehow melts away...

The UD eye primer really prevents raccoon eyes.  My eyeliner and mascara would run underneath my eyes and my eyeshadow would end up in the creases.  I apply above and below my eyes, to the edges of my eyes.  I always set it with powder (eyes and face) before I apply makeup.

another trick I use is to line my eyes with an eyeliner pencil (UD 24/7) and then take a thin flat stiff eye brush and stipple a tiny amount of coordinating eyeshadow over the pencil lines.  This sets the eyeliner and gives depth to the color.  It also makes for a simple smoky eye look.  Start off small and you could always add more if desired.

I think I need to try an eye primer.  I've done the shadow over liner, but sometimes I just like a sharp black cat eye type liner with no eyeshadow.  Thanks!

[starfish79]

Feb 6, 2013 21:39:10 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

Does eye primer help eyeliner to stay on??  I use this Laura mercier cake eyeliner on upper lids www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Designer:%20Emilio_Tightline%20Cake%20Eye%20Liner_prod320008

and it somehow melts away...

I use LM cake liner (LOVE IT!) and yes, I do find that an eye primer helps it stay put.  I've been using bare minerals eyelid primer. Works great!

[lexxasaurus]

I've found Too Faced Shadow Insurance to be the very best eye primer for me, though I like the UD brand for it too (as well as all other UD primers/products!) It helped my makeul survive 3 hour workouts, Houston summers and oily skin.

[qtjess1110]

Feb 6, 2013 20:35:32 GMT -5 mintchocochip said:

Do you use a primer?

no

[qtjess1110]

Feb 6, 2013 20:37:17 GMT -5 maucat said:

What skincare do you use?

Proactive

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I have really oily skin. I've been using the Monistat Chafing Gel mixed with my foundation and it works well. I found that using a finishing powder also helps. I love Bare Minerals Mineral Veil or Tarte's Smooth Operator.