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    How to make your dewy makeup last all day without touch-ups

    Updated:26 Feb 2018 11:05 AM | Posted by
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    Move over matte finish, a dewy makeup look is what I’m after. But while that fresh, dewy base looks oh so fresh, it can slide off your face in a matter of minutes. So the question is, how do you make a dewy makeup base last all day?

    The truth is, no-one’s asking for help with this issue except for yours truly – and once I discovered that I couldn’t fix my own makeup issue, I took to researching a solution – and thought I’d better share my findings with all of you.

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    TRUTH TIME. I am a powder fiend. That is, I have always ‘locked in’ my makeup with a sweep of a finishing powder, followed by the ‘buffing in’ of a matte loose powder that really helps to keep everything in place for longer.

    So when I finally took the plunge and decided that a dewy complexion was far more summer-appropriate than a powdery matte finish, I found that I really struggled to keep my radiant makeup from sliding straight off my face at the first sign of humidity.

    Ugh. Total bummer, right?

    That was until I came up with a simple solution.

    To set a matte complexion = finishing powder

    To set a dewy complexion = finishing spritz

    Duh! Powder with powder, moisture with moisture – it all seems very obvious, doesn’t it?

    Or is it genius? If you want to rock a dewy complexion, switch out your finishing powders for a makeup setting spritz. The water element of the spritz keeps your skin all fresh and juicy and dewy, while helping to ensure that the humidity is kept at arm’s length, too.

    So what are the best makeup setting sprays to ensure a dewy finish?

    Australis Make-up Finishing Spritz

    MAC Fix+

    NYX Cosmetics Make Up Setting Spray

    bodyography Ready, Set, Go Makeup Setting Spray

    Avène Thermal Spring Water

    Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray

    … and what is the best way to use a makeup setting spray?

    I am so glad you asked. To get the best result, simply hold your spritz around 20-30cm away from your face once your makeup is complete and cross over your face in an X shape, spritzing rapidly as you go.

    How do you like to keep your makeup in place? Do you prefer to rock a dewy complexion in summer?

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    Eau Thermale Avène Thermal Spring Water
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    159 Member Comments

    Beautybabe140194 9 Mar 2018 2:30 PM

    Been using this tip the last few weeks and my makeup is staying fresh and on my face.

    ThisIsMe 9 Mar 2018 12:05 PM

    I never use spray but if I ever do at least I know how to use it now LOL

    Meedee 9 Mar 2018 9:43 AM

    For the life of me I cant find my skindanavia setting spray which I love. Its hiding somewhere with my hand sanitizer....ggrr Im using the Australis setting spray at the moment. Im not that keen on the rose scent and I dont think it works as well as the skindanavia.

    maggieball 8 Mar 2018 9:47 PM

    I’ve never tried a setting spray. My makeup usually stays put.

    Yohanna 8 Mar 2018 6:13 PM

    Dewy finish, my fave!

    cityglenda 8 Mar 2018 6:08 PM

    I must look into finishing spritz as the dewy look is my preferred look

    blackkittykat 8 Mar 2018 2:16 PM

    I definitely prefer the dewy look but my make up tends to just slide right off my face in summer. Maybe it is time to invest in a finishing spray and find out what the fuss is about.

    cityglenda 8 Mar 2018 6:03 PM

    I used to have this problem until I invested in a bottle of Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation. It's not cheap so I only use it it on really hot, humid days.

    the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 7 Mar 2018 9:25 PM

    I love Australis' setting spray to keep my makeup in place yet used Mac Fix+ to enhance my highlight.

    lynx 7 Mar 2018 5:02 PM

    Makeup with the promise of being dewy usually ends up looking greasy on my skin, maybe it's all about the finishing powder for me.

    Rpear 7 Mar 2018 2:37 PM

    I do need to repurchase a finishing powder. This will help I think. I love the dewy look

    Eskimo82 7 Mar 2018 10:57 AM

    MACFix+ is my go-to for events and special occasions as I don't feel it let's my skin breathe much. Love Avene Thermal water for everyday. NYX I felt didn't really do much.

    MoonlightSak16 7 Mar 2018 9:40 AM

    I am still loving my Avene Thermal Water. The other one which I am loving right now is Goodness Mist. It smells of yummy cucumbers ahh so refreshing.

    skincare junkie 7 Mar 2018 8:20 AM

    I still set my dewy makeup with an illuminating powder. I might follow with a spritz of water. But most days I just set with the right powder.

    Okatko 7 Mar 2018 1:12 AM

    I love the dewy look. It helps me look younger.

    onlyoni 6 Mar 2018 9:47 PM

    I have a makeup setting spray but I always forget to use it, probably because I don't have a problem with my makeup moving.

    jewl 6 Mar 2018 8:23 PM

    I love the Max fix + spray and Sukins Toner mist spray does the job just as well

    Ellelily 6 Mar 2018 7:16 PM

    I don’t go for this look, but when it’s done right it looks great

    Tigerlily 6 Mar 2018 7:06 PM

    I prefer a dewy complexion but sometimes it can just look oily in summer. Sometimes I powder then I spritz all over and it kinda melts all your make up together and removes the harshness...love it! Not sure if my make up really lasts longer than without spritzing though.

    Miss19 6 Mar 2018 6:49 PM

    I avoid the dewy makeup look because of my skin

    ray_jay 6 Mar 2018 4:53 PM

    theres some good primers for dewy skin

    Gilded 6 Mar 2018 4:52 PM

    I prefer a matte forehead and nose but leave the rest of my face dewy. Its like combo dewy-matte.

    duality 6 Mar 2018 4:51 PM

    I use matte foundation even though I have normal-dry skin and to fake up the dewy look I use the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder or add a couple of drops of liquid highlighter to my foundation. Dewy looks good but it slips and slides all over my face by end of the day/

    bebeautiful34 6 Mar 2018 4:48 PM

    I love finishing sprays. I've seen lots of illuminating sprays that I suppose are for the dewy look

    ray_jay 6 Mar 2018 4:40 PM

    mac fix plus makes skin deeewyyyyy

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