by Carrie Eckles

Created on: July 15, 2009

It's difficult to keep your face fresh and your makeup beautiful all day long. Throughout the day, makeup can start to rub off or run, and by the time you get home, you look in the mirror and ask: "What happened to me?"

The dream of staying beautiful all day long can become a reality when you apply a few simple tricks.

Pamper Your Face

To maintain a healthy glow, keep your face clean and fresh. Wash it regularly and always use moisturizer. Just as a person's tummy needs breakfast to start the day off right, a person's skin needs moisturizer for the same reason. Moisturizer not only adds moisture to the skin, but it also helps protect it from the harsh elements skin is exposed to throughout the day.

Give your skin a better fighting chance by picking a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15 in it. Nothing is worse than having to wipe makeup off of a sunburned face at the end of the day.

The type of moisturizer you use depends on your type of skin and your needs. It's a common myth that oily skin doesn't need to be moisturized. In fact, washing your face can sometimes strip your skin of its natural moisture. People with oily skin often have oil glands that go into overdrive when this occurs. If you have oily skin, look for a moisturizer that caters specifically to your skin type.

The Right Foundation

Finding the right foundation is the first key to maintain a beautiful look all day long. The right foundation illuminations your skin, making it appear less tired, while also covering up any imperfections you may have.

Everybody's skin is different; different foundations work for different people. If your skin is free of blemishes and is normal to oily, go for mineral powder. Mineral powder has become famous for giving your skin a youthful glow without being heavy and cakey; heavy foundation can age your face and grow duller as the day wears on. For those with dry skin, go for a semi sheer liquid or mouse foundation.

When looking for foundation, make sure to choose a color that matches your skin perfectly. If you go too light or too dark it can become more and more obvious that you're wearing foundation as the day wears on.

Apply concealer only when and where it's needed; putting too much concealer on visually ages your skin and adds to the dull look skin can develop as the day wears on. Choose a cover up that's one shade lighter than your foundation and place it only on under-eye circles and pimples.

Look For Long-Lasting Makeup

To keep your makeup

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