This step makes a huge difference in real life. When I skip prep, makeup tends to grab onto the crease where the nostril meets the cheek. When I take even 60 seconds to hydrate first, the whole area looks smoother and the redness stays covered
longer.
8. How to make it last through brunch
Brunch sounds low-stakes, but it is secretly hard on makeup. You’re eating, drinking, laughing, maybe sitting outside, maybe wiping your nose after a spicy Bloody Mary or because the AC inside is too cold. Around the nose, makeup can wear away fast.
To keep this trick in place for 3 to 5 hours, use thin layers and press rather than rub during application. If you powder, use a very small fluffy brush and only set the crease beside the nostril and
the outer edge of the nose. Too much powder can make the area look heavy by hour two. If I know I’ll be out longer, I toss a mini concealer into my bag for a 10-second touch-up.
