Kellie Roberts Lunch breaks, quick meetings, coffee runs, or just the passage of time can take a toll on your pristinely applied morning makeup. Suddenly, you notice your once flawless foundation is starting to crease and streak, your mascara is smudging, or your fresh-from-the-shower shine is more of a midday grease.
But, no need to fret! Here are some quick and easy makeup refresh techniques to help you look as polished and fresh in the afternoon as you did in the bright early morning, without having to start from scratch.
Before we jump into the action, make sure you have packed your daily touch-up supplies. This can be a small makeup pouch with the basic essentials like a cute lipgloss, a compact powder, a mini mascara, and a pack of blotting papers. These tools will be your best allies through the day and you can always build up on these based on your routine. Now, let’s move on to the different ways we can rejuvenate your makeup midday.
Touch and Tidy Eyeliner
Your eyeliner may start to waver a little after a few hours of application. Fear not! You don’t have to remove all your eye makeup and start over just for an unruly liner. Use a Q-tip moistened with some micellar water to softly erase any smeared or feathered part of your eyeliner, then reapply the liner only in those spots. This instantly refreshes your liner without disturbing the rest of your eye makeup.
Revive Your Foundation
By midday, your foundation might not look as smooth and perfect as it did in the morning. To revive your foundation, use some blotting paper to absorb any excess oil that might be causing your foundation to separate or slip. Apply a thin layer of light-weight moisturizer only in sections where your skin seems patchy (avoiding overly oily areas), then use a beauty sponge or your fingers to blend out the foundation again. Refresh its look by adding a bit of loose powder, but try not to overload it to avoid caking.
Refresh Mascara
Avoid clumpy mascara by carrying a clean spare mascara wand. By the afternoon, if your lashes look a bit crushed or the mascara seems chipped, simply comb through your lashes with the clean wand to separate and re-fluff them.
Renew Your Lipstick
This is probably the easiest and fastest makeup touch-up tip. We all carry a lipstick or a cute lip gloss in our bags. Instead of removing the whole layer and reapplying it, simply add a bit more lip colour in the centre and then press your lips together to spread it evenly. This leaves your lips looking fresh and plump without any hassle.
Instant Cheek Brightening
If you struggle with your blush fading rapidly, try carrying a mini cream blush in your bag. These are perfect for on-the-go touch-ups and are easy to blend even with your fingers. Midday, tap a small amount on your cheeks and blend well – your cheeks will look rosy and fresh in no time!
Use Setting Spray to Refresh
A good makeup setting spray is like a shot of espresso for your midday makeup. A few light spritzes can help reduce any cakey or powder looks and make your makeup look freshly applied again. Choose a setting spray with skin-loving ingredients to give your face a midday treat.
A quick touch-up throughout the day can make all the difference between smeared, fading makeup and a fresh, bright face. Remember to be gentle with your touch-ups and refrain from overloading your skin with more products. Create a dedicated makeup touch-up bag and keep it with you for these easy midday makeup refreshers. Remember, the goal is to refresh your makeup, not add more to it. Let’s keep those after-lunch makeup check-ups quick, easy, and effective!
