Mask-proof Makeup for a Glowing Complexion
How to Maintain your complexion while wearing a mask
Remember the days when all you needed to leave the house were keys, phone and wallet? Well, it’s time to forget about these times as you run back in to grab a face mask. So here is the mask-proof makeup solution.
With the Coronavirus restrictions being gradually lifted and life slowly going back to normal, we are entering summer 2020 with the “new normal” – wearing a face mask. From the daily commute to work, through grabbing a salad at a local lunch spot, to buying groceries or visiting friends, face masks are now an essential part of our appearance. Ever since the pandemic broke out, I encountered the struggle of having my makeup remain on my face instead of transferring all over my face mask. My days of hatred towards the foundation lines around the neckline of a white t-shirt are long gone, as I try to wash them off my face masks. Which got me thinking, is mask-proof makeup another aspect of the “new normal”?
Maintaining a beautiful complexion while wearing a face mask is not only focused on wearing mask-proof makeup. Our skincare routine should also adapt to the changes in our daily life. Wearing a face mask for an extended time could cause skin irritation due to friction between the fabric and our skin. Since the mask blocks out air circulation, we need to pay extra attention to what we put on our skin before placing the mask on.
Providing additional nourishment to the skin should be the first step in our routines. An oil-free moisturizer will help retain the moisture levels in the skin, acting as a barrier from the edges of the face mask. With the rising temperatures, a more lightweight moisturizer like the Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer by Glow Recipe is a perfect choice. This moisturizer is packed with hyaluronic acid which will keep your face hydrated throughout the day and give you a dewy summer complexion.
Key tip: Look for a moisturizer that is oil-free and has hyaluronic acid.
Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer by Glow Recipe $21.00
A key step in the mask-proof makeup routine is finding the right primer. Applying a gel primer will ensure that the rest of the products we apply will be locked in place and won’t smudge. The MILK Hydro Grip Primer is the ideal choice for maintaining the longevity of your makeup, but also adding further hydration.
MILK Hydro Grip Primer $30.00
The key to mask-proof makeup is to go more lightweight and focus on the idea that less is more. This summer, going for a no-makeup makeup look is your best friend. A lightweight long-wear foundation without oils will ensure a beautiful complexion that will stand the test of -uhm- masks. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation offers us precisely that, with the bonus of humidity resistance and a sweatproof formula.
Key Tip: Look for gel primer that has a sticky texture
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation $35.00
If sunscreen is not already part of your morning skincare routine, then going for a BB cream with SPF in is the perfect way to swap the foundation for something more lightweight. The Kiehls Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream SPF 50 will give you very high sun protection, as well as a buildable formula if you don’t want to miss out on a higher coverage formula.
Kiehl’s Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream SPF 50 $40.00
For an even stronger hold, translucent powder is the next step in summer 2020’s mask-proof makeup routine. A beauty favourite like the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder will seal in your foundation and make it transfer-proof. It will ensure we remain looking flawless no matter the heat or the face mask.
Key tip: Humidity resistance and long-wear are two key qualities to look for when choosing your summer foundation. Add SPF and you have the perfect combination.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder $39.00
To finish off the area of the face hidden under the mask we are choosing a lip balm. The friction caused by the face mask is irritating the skin underneath it and results in a more frequent need to lick our lips. A tinted lip balm can ensure our lips keep their moisture while giving us a bit of colour. The Revlon Balm Stain is the perfect drugstore option that has the staying power of a tint and the moisturizing qualities of a balm.
Key tip: If you want to go the extra mile in ensuring a mask-proof makeup that will last the whole day, then setting spray is the way to go. Add a few spritzes of your favorite setting spray to lock everything in place! Feel free to add a little blush or bronzer before you spray away.
Revlon Balm Stain $8.99
From here on, feel free to experiment with eye makeup – from colourful eyeliner looks to neon in the inner corner, blush all-over the eyelid to a statement winged liner, the possibilities are endless. Frame your face with a defined brow, add some glow to your cheekbones and your mask-proof makeup is done! Now that you’re good to go, don’t forget your face mask!
