Odd makeup question

[nursewife]

On the weekend I had my makeup looking phenomenal! It was seriously perfect. By the time I got to where we were going (driving in ac with sun glasses on), my makeup had started melting away due to sweating. I hate it! Especially since it seems to happen under my eyes. It's weird. Does anyone else have this issue, or is it just me? I'm not sure if it's normal, or a part of menopause hot flashes that cause it.

[secretlyevil]

Did you set your make up?

ETA: Both with powder and spray.

[pixy0stix]

This will seem weird, but you might need to move to fx makeup set powder if you're using other stuff and it isn't cutting it. Ben Nye makes a really good one.

[nursewife]

Apr 14, 2015 19:11:29 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

This will seem weird, but you might need to move to fx makeup set powder if you're using other stuff and it isn't cutting it. Ben Nye makes a really good one.

I used UD setting spray, as well as a powder to set. Who the hell sweats from their under eyes and cheeks   ? So frustrated! Has anyone had experience using Ben Nye products before?

[pixy0stix]

Apr 14, 2015 20:22:05 GMT -5 nursewife said:

Apr 14, 2015 19:11:29 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

This will seem weird, but you might need to move to fx makeup set powder if you're using other stuff and it isn't cutting it. Ben Nye makes a really good one.

I used UD setting spray, as well as a powder to set. Who the hell sweats from their under eyes and cheeks   ? So frustrated! Has anyone had experience using Ben Nye products before?

Oh yeah, all the time in the haunted house. Once it's on, it's on. It's not going anywhere until you remove it. Also, the drag queens that come into the costume shop really like the products.

Random: When the contouring craze started with Kim K, the main highlight product used on her face is the Ben Nye banana powder.

[waffletime]

Apr 14, 2015 20:22:05 GMT -5 nursewife said:

Apr 14, 2015 19:11:29 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

This will seem weird, but you might need to move to fx makeup set powder if you're using other stuff and it isn't cutting it. Ben Nye makes a really good one.

I used UD setting spray, as well as a powder to set. Who the hell sweats from their under eyes and cheeks   ? So frustrated! Has anyone had experience using Ben Nye products before?

I've heard really good things about the Ben Nye stuff from friends who do stage work and whatnot.

[nursewife]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I was really feeling like a freak with my makeup melting off yesterday. I'm going to order the Ben Nye stuff and try it out. I'm so, so hoping it works. I obviously love makeup, but hate when it seems pointless to put on due to my face sweating. Menopause sucks!!

[candice]

I’ve had this happen to me several times. It’s one of those things that really gets on my nerves. Especially if it’s hot outside or I’m under stress.

[secretlyevil]

Also, I stopped using eye creams, etc. in the morning and that has helped. I just stick to my basic moisturizer (with SPF) for day time. Last summer i would touch up my t zone once or twice with NYX blotting powder, depending how long I was outside.

[Deleted]

Do you use primer? I've had good luck with Benefit's Porefessional lately. It helps my makeup last much, much longer than it otherwise did on its own.

[nursewife]

Apr 15, 2015 9:12:53 GMT -5 @queequeg said:

Do you use primer? I've had good luck with Benefit's Porefessional lately. It helps my makeup last much, much longer than it otherwise did on its own.

Yup, always. I use Becca mattifying primer, and either UD or MUFE spray to set.