Wearing face masks has become the new normal as we all battle to contain COVID-19, which means it’s time to adapt our makeup routines. While bold lips are taking a backseat (hello, smudging and transferring), play up the drama of the eyes and keep your brow game strong.

Avoid breakouts, or ‘maskne’, by keeping your mask and face clean – look for longer-lasting or waterproof products, so you don’t touch your face for makeup maintenance during the day. A setting spray is essential to help seal in makeup and minimise it from smudging.

Makeup transfer is however inevitable, so a thin disposable mask underneath your cloth one will help keep it clean and makeup-free.

And remember to prioritise your skincare routine. Hydrating, soothing and fortifying your skin’s protective barrier has never been more important. 

The hit list: Morphe’s mask-friendly makeup

Our good friends at Morphe have devised a mask-friendly makeup playbook to ensure makeup stays in place and lasts all day. Keep your makeup game strong with these handy tips and product recommendations.

  1. HYDRATE – Making sure you hydrate your skin before makeup is the most important step in your routine for mask-friendly makeup. Since the makeup routine consists of thick and long-lasting makeup, ensuring the skin is hydrated underneath will help the makeup not to crack or get to cakey and help strengthen your skin’s protective barrier. Try Paula’s Choice, RESIST Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 15, $39.
  2. SET IT – A great trick to really locking in your moisturiser is setting it with tr
    anslucent powder just like you would foundation. This will create a barrier between your skincare and makeup to keep your skin hydrated all day. Try Morphe Bake & Set Setting Powder, $18.

  3. SET IT AGAIN – To lock in the barrier even more to, set it with a long-lasting setting spray like the Morphe Continuous Setting Mist, $24. 

  4. PRIME – Just like you normally would, ensure to apply primer to the skin to give the foundation a base to stick to. A tacky, long lasting primer is essential for this – try Morphe Revitalizer Foundation Primer, $18.

  5. FOUNDATION – Now our base is ready it is time to apply the foundation. This is not the time to go light with a thin tinted moisturiser, your long lasting foundation will be your best friend! Morphe Fluidity Full-coverage Foundation, $27, available in a whopping 60 shades, promises to stay on your skin for up to 16 hours.

  6. EYES – Since half your face is covered, this is the time to really focus on your eyes, so get out of your comfort zone and add some colour to the look with the new Morphe 35C Everyday Chic Artistry Palette, $36. 

  7. SET ONCE MORE – Set for the final time with your powder and spray! 
  8. MASK – Now your make up is done and is not going anywhere! Just put on your mask and off you go! And if you’re in need of one, Morphe have a cute selection of masks, at $12 each, that will help protect you all day long!

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