Face masks can be rough on makeup

[Sally Stone]

I used to set my makeup with powder but when the pandemic required that I wear a mask, I needed something more durable.  I turned to a setting spray called "Blue Marble."  Actually, I still use powder (between layers) to set my cream foundation before I apply powder blush and eye shadow.  Just before I put on mascara and lipstick, I now spritz my face with the setting spray.  This stuff works extremely well and now I can wear a mask without having my makeup rub off.   I don't recommend putting on non-waterproof mascara (which is what I use) before applying the setting spray, because it can make the mascara run.  

 

There are two formulas available.  I use the water-based formula, Blue Marble.  There is another formula called Green Marble and it is alcohol-based, which is even more durable.  It is actually designed for setting stage makeup.  I can't recommend these setting sprays enough, especially when wearing a mask over makeup is a necessity. 

[tracy_j]

I raised a topic elsewhere on the issues of using makeup with a facemask. It really depresses me as I cannot really use my foundation and lipstick is not really practical. This morning I used my usual moisturiser and then a matt primer. Followed by some foundation over my upper face, eybrow pencil then defining foundation around my eyes followed by simple eyeshadow then mascara. I didn't use setting powder although usually do. I mostly avoid makeup under the mask except for moisturiser.

 

Really I am not happy at the moment but then, I suppose, no-one is.

 

Tracy

[Charlize]

That is a great idea.  I am simply seemingly saving on the costs of makeup beyond my eyes as a mask covers me otherwise.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[KathyLauren]

With the mask requirements, I haven't used makeup in over a year.  I suppose I could apply a bit of mascara if I felt like glamming up a bit, but, since we are minimizing social contacts, who is going to see it?