My 'Long Day' Makeup Gems

If I know I've got a long day ahead of me that requires being out the house all day I like to prepare by choosing makeup that'll not smudge, melt or start to crack throughout the day. It's a challenge but these are the products I tend to reach out for that really help stop me from having any quick trips to the bathroom to touch up as often.

Base:

Once my moisturizer has sunk in I like to apply The Body Shop Insta Blur which is basically a 5 in 1 silicone primer that helps with problematic areas. This helps mattify my face, reduce any redness and helps to wake up my skin before I apply any makeup. I love this primer I can honestly say this is the best primer I have used for keeping my foundation and powder in place all day without any shine or cracks. My foundation choice is Estee Lauder Double Wear and this is by far the best foundation I have ever used for amazing coverage and a flawless finish. This foundation doesn't melt or leave my skin feeling heavy even after 6 or 7 hours, it is definitely buildable but a little does go a long way. I do wish there was a cheaper alternative to this foundation though as it a pricey bugger. 

To set my foundation I use Mac Mineralise Skin Finish Powder which I have used since I was in school. This really mattifies and sets my foundation in place for the day and doesn't slide. It doesn't melt off or leave me with any cracks so it is perfect to carry with me if I need to top up. To set my overall base I will use the NYX Matte Finishing Spray and this just keeps my makeup from going oily throughout the day. I do want to try the dewy spray mind as it is nice to have a bit of a dewy finish.

Eyes:

My overall favourite mascara has got to be Benefit Roller Lash and I always like to use this mascara if I know I have a full day ahead of me. This gives me length, it separates out all my lashes, adds a bit of volume and most importantly doesn't smudge. If you are wearing makeup all day the last thing you want to be worrying about is having panda eyes so whenever I invest in a new mascara that is one of the things I look out for. For eyeshadow, I like to use a couple of neutral shades from the Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette. I am so happy I treated myself to this palette as it is by far one of my favourites for everyday wear. I always turn to this palette if I know I am busy all day but want something natural on my lids. This gives such great pigmentation and doesn't budge all day, so I don't have to worry about any of it melting off.

Lips:

I've recently been wearing the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipsticks and I seriously want them all. They do an amazing range of nude shades so if you like wearing more browns and neutral shades definitely check out their range. I always reach for this nude because it's great for those lazy days where I want something on my lips but nothing that stands out too much. Firstly they smell like Cadbury's Mini Eggs which of course is just amazing. They are long lasting but you do have to top it up after a couple of hours. If you know of any lipsticks that stay in place all day do let me know!

What are your 'long day' makeup essentials??