How can I help my makeup stay put all day?

May 31, 2013

Crissy S.

Now that it's getting hot outside, my skin is getting oily and my foundation/concealer isn't lasting as long. What can I do to keep my face fresh looking? Primer? Setting spray? I've never used anything like that before so I need some suggestions. Trying to spend under $20 or so. Thanks ladies :)

May 31, 2013

Shauna S.

Use milk of magnesia as a primer, it works great for oily skin. I heard setting sprays are good (Urban Decay makes a good one) but I've never used one myself.

May 31, 2013

Rosanna B.

You're right about the primer and setting spray! I only used a primer but noticed that my foundation/blush "shifted" during the day. Using a setting spray made all the difference. I use Laura mercier foundation primer and urban decay's setting spray.. Unfortunately, not under $20 but maybe sephora has the travel sized ones so it won't be as expensive?

May 31, 2013

Sheree H.

Elf has a primer and a setting spray... I think the primer is $6 and the setting spray is like$3

May 31, 2013

Crissy S.

Thanks for some ideas! How would I apply the milk of magnesia? Do I use a lot or just on spots that get oily? Does it affect your skin at all?

May 31, 2013

Alexandria G.

I second the elf spray :) (setting mist ) for 3$ it does it's job for me

May 31, 2013

Brittany H.

No7 has a good primer and urban decay setting spray.