There is nothing worse than getting cute, ready to attend a football game in support of your husband, boyfriend, family member, or friend, only to leave looking like who did what, when, where, and how. I know. Being from Texas, I am no stranger to heat and humidity so I’ve been there. The heat stole my look on many occasions, and I was fed up! Lol Literally, sweat and foundation dripped down my face and dried, leaving me looking like I had an entire fight with a water hose by the end of some games. It was terrible. At one point, I was completely turned off from wearing makeup to games because it was so embarrassing! And being a coach’s wife usually calls for social moments before, during, and after the game, and who wants to meet a parent, booster member, or anyone else for that matter with streaks of makeup running from your face? Not me! Ooh, but we have found a solution, and I am here to share mine with you!
Any good and knowledgeable MUA or aesthetician will tell you is that what you do with your skin before application is most important to achieve a flawless application. Just like the guys on your favorite team will surely tell you, how you prepare is how you play. So, how you prep your skin, will determine the outcome of flawlessness, and permanence. This is important because here is where you build your foundation.
That sun can be brutal, so having a great sunscreen like EltaMD Sunscreen on hand has been a game-changer for me. Once I’ve completed my cleansing routine, I moisturize and follow up with this as not only a second moisturizer but an additional protective layer for my skin. What I love is that not only is it is highly recommended by dermatologists and aestheticians, but most importantly, it includes sodium hyaluronate to moisturize while lactic acid refines the skin to clear pores and reduce shine.
Primers are vital for creating a smooth application process and a long-lasting base for your makeup to adhere to. So choosing the right one(s) is important. Especially when in the heat. There are so many options for primers out there, but the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer has been my holy grail for the last year or so and especially game days. I can’t recommend it enough! If you are looking for hydration, smoothing effects, and a flawless application, this is the one sis!
For extra staying and mattifying powder, I seal this with a faithful staple, Laura Mercier Translucent Powder all over, and spray a bit of setting spray to further enhance the foundation. This combo is actually my go-to method any time I am doing my makeup for a special occasion. There’s just something about being confident and secure in the fact not only is your face beat but that it’s staying in the perfect place. But I have also been doing it for game days and have yet to be disappointed. My Makeup not only stays flawless but intact which is the ultimate goal and I attribute it to the aforementioned foundation laid prior to diving into the rest of my makeup application routine.
Follow up with your regular routine including your favorite foundation, concealer, contour, etc., and repeat the same setting steps including that translucent powder + setting spray and you’re ready to go! I’ve shared a few of my favorites below so be sure to check those out!
What are some of your go-to products for game day?
