Honey, I'm 'homering'…
The issue I’m about to relate to you is one shared by many women all over the world – yet I don’t think it’s ever been given a proper name. I’ve heard SUL (Sweaty Upper Lip) before, but I just didn’t think it was the correct description for the problem many of us face.
Okay, picture this. You’re walking along on a beautiful, slightly warm day, thinking you look a million dollars, and then you spy your reflection in a nearby shop mirror. Oh. My. Gosh. Honey, you’re ‘homering’…
What’s ‘homering’ you ask? Well, it’s when the make-up around your mouth either slides off, or fades away due to the warm weather or as a result of eating, and you’re left with a rather obvious, weird-looking Homer Simpson-esque ring around your mouth. It’s not pretty. Especially when your blush or bronzer is cut off abruptly near your mouth, instead of blending perfectly from your jaw to your temples.
The cure? Well my beauties, I’m yet to officially prescribe anything foolproof. But I can suggest a few preventatives that you might like to try.
Finishing powder: This stuff works as the glue that holds it all together. Dust some over your finished complexion for a face that lasts longer. Try: Almay Pure Blends Loose Finishing Powder.
A stay-put foundation: Perhaps securing your face from the base is the way to go. A long-lasting foundation can help to minimise the chance of any ‘homering’ later in the day. Try: Maybelline New York Super Stay 24hr Makeup.
What is your best defence in the fight against ‘homering’?
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49 Member Comments
on hot humid weather I do not wear anything as heavy as foundation let alone also powder! I sweat a lot
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My foundation never seems to last long in summer, it's too hot and humid where I live.
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Sorry Liv, but as someone who perspires heavily on my face in Summer, applying powder over my foundation makes it one big mess. This tip must work for other people though, as it's often recommended. In Summer, I give up wearing powder and it helps immensely.
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I defintely agree. I love the superstay range it make my skion look perfect all day long.
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This was a really great article, made me laugh.
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LOL! Love it! And sadly can relate to it too. Hence the reason I carry my face powder around in my handbag for touchups.
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Hehe, I have never seen this before though.
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OMG LOL! I love this! Well, I don't love THAT I love the article.. hehe! I'm really lucky I don't suffer from anything like this however know people who do, and it does look pretty awful! I can imagine how embaressed they must be... I will definitely let them know about this article (subtly... of course!)
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I go up to The Reef every now and again on summer hols,but damn it's hard to keep a bit glam up there.I don't do a full face of makeup up there (why would you ?) But i like a little tinted sunscreen,mascara,eyeliner and gloss.BUT,with 40 degree+ days up there often,humidity that has to be felt to be believed AND going out on the water....NOTHING will stop your face running down to your chest.I remember wearing just gloss and tinted sunscreen once on a cruise up there,when hubby asked me what was wrong with my face ?I looked and saw the sunscreen had migrated down my face,and i was now looking streaky white and brown....HOW LONG FOR ?the whole time ?
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hahahha...i had similar experience. so not nice
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Lol thank goodness i just bought my Maybelline Superstay foundation today!
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Haha I absolutely loved this article.
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Definitely suffer from this when eating. I try to minimise it by using long lasting foundation.
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LOL OMG yes! Homering is the best term for it too!
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excuse me, but I read 'Honey, I'm horny'. ... i am such a bad ass.
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haha, love the name for it ... 'homering'. So funny!
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hahaha if i can say how many times i look at my reflection get surprised. i always feel homering !
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The dreaded feeling of knowing your makeup isn't staying anymore... aka. homering hahah
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My compact powder is the best I can do
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I use australis pressed powder! This is the best powder to use on a budget and keeps foundation on!!
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ow yes! the makeup around my face always wears off before anything else
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I have recently been using a primer and i find it does help. And i dont use alot of make up in the heat its .So over the primer i use garniers tinted moisturiser and some of Rimmels loose powder and its done for me. A light cover for those days. Or way to hot none just sunscreen
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If I know that it is going to be a hot day, I do not wear much make-up at all. It is basically moisturiser with tint and sunscreen, and a touch of lipgloss. I do not need to wear make-up all the time.
Sandra
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