Think of it as glam insurance. Bh investigates long-wearing, ultra-durable and everything-proof make-up essentials for a party look that just won’t quit…
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The secret to staying power lies in preparation. Pre-foundation primer balances areas prone to dryness and shine and gives make-up a smooth canvas to cling to, an eye base keeps lids matte to stop shadow slide and exfoliating and moisturising lips will help lipstick last the distance.
Stay put ’til sunrise
1. Make Up Store T-Zone Gel, $252. INuovi Eyebase, $30
3. Styli-Style Line & Seal 24, $19.95
4. Red Earth Make-up Base, $28 – Mattifying, Moisturising or Corrective (green/ purple) formulas available
5. Bourjois Volume Clubbing Mascara, $24
6. ModelCo Beauty Fix Airbrush Face(make-up setting spray), $34
7. Natio Glow Skin Brightening Face Balm, $14.95
8. Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner, $14.50
9. Clinique Long Last Lipstick, $36
10. Max Factor Colour Perfection Shimmer Lipstick, $21.95
11.L’Oreal Paris Infallible Make-Up, $31.95
12. Maybelline Superstay Lipcolour, $17.95
13.Rimmel London Cool Matte 16Hr Mousse Foundation, $17.95
14.Rimmel London Wear Maxxx Nail Polish, $9.95
15. ERA Face by Classified Cosmetics, $74
16. I Nuovi Lite Base, $59 – Tracey Withers
love primers, Clarins beauty flash balm is beautiful