Perspiring away all your makeup is just part of being human, but if you're finding yourself needing touch-ups before lunch every day, it may be time to take a closer look at why that is. We've already broken down the basics of working a primer into your makeup routine, but in the summer months especially, it's always about finding the right product as opposed to using many different items together, and when it comes to endurance with your war paint, the right product is the primer that works for your skin. Whether you've a dull hide, an oily T-zone or an uneven complexion, rest assured there's a primer that'll give your makeup its second life.
Too many people glob on makeup even after seeing their skin struggling to breathe: in cases like this, it’s best to use only the lightest primer (or sometimes even skip it) and put your efforts into a good finishing spray. These are hydrating and dependable little helpers that keep powders and creams alike in place with tiny little spritzes, and they’re ideal for any purse or gym bag since they need neither applicator nor any sort of blending. Maybelline’s Facestudio Master Fix Setting Spray ($13, available at drugstores) is translucent, oil-free and most importantly effective–spritz it on as needed after touch-ups to ensure your look lasts throughout the day.
