The 10 Commandments of Long-Lasting Makeup
On award-show days, actresses are in the makeup chair by noon and need to stay photo-ready until well after midnight. How do they look flawless for so long? Their makeup artists preach their gospel.
By Jenny Bailly
Thou shalt use translucent powder.
Every makeup artist we spoke with uses a sheer, colorless loose powder as the final step to indestructible makeup. Too much powder, though, will create a chalky finish. Goodwin applies it with a soft, fluffy eyeshadow brush so she hits only the nose, chin and the center of the forehead, where makeup tends to disappear.
Published 03/14/2013