Application Tips for Long-Lasting Makeup by Eleven 22 Cosmetics

Taking care of your skin is so important. Please make sure that you are using the correct products for your skin. I have combination skin, so if you are like me, I recommend that you use an oil free moisturizer. Using an oil free primer will allow you makeup to last longe. Many times, the way we prep our skin can cause us to become oily throughout the day, which causes your makeup to appear greasy.

After you have moisturized your skin, it is imperative that you add primer. Primer will hold your make up in place. Using the correct primer won't feel heavy once your makeup has been applied. It truly helps with the entire look.

Achieving the perfect wing can be tricky. An easy tip to try would be placing the tape on the corner of your eye at an angle and tracing the eyeliner on the edge. Once you remove the tape, you will have a clean and precise wing. Trust me, it works like magic.

Start by using a spool to brush your brows. Afterwards, start to shape your brow with a soft brow pencil. Fill in your brow with light brow strokes using the brow pencil. Clean up your brow shape by using a concealer that is similar in shade foundation. Lastly, add a pop of highlighter to give your brow a nice arch.

As the summer approaches, many of us do not want that cake look. Try this tip; using concealer under your eyes or where you may think you need it and adding a tinted moisturizer will go a long way. This will allow a flawless summer look without the additional layers of makeup.

For the summer, dark and heavy colors will probably remain at the bottom of your bag. Find your favorite nude gloss and pack it with you always. To truly make your favorite nude lip gloss pop, try adding a brown lip liner before applying your gloss. It's such a beautiful look.

If you are like me, you may be comfortable sticking to neutral earth tone eyeshadow colors. Let's step out of the box and play around this summer. Try adding a pop of color as an eyeliner or even adding a bold, vibrant color such as a purple or orange on your lids! With a soft glowy touch, this look can definitely be perfect for the summer.

Glowing, dewy skin looks absolutely amazing! Try not to go over board by adding too much. Adding a little of both will go a long way. Apply both to the high points of your face, which would include your cheek bones, forehead, nose and chin.

As you start to travel to the islands and beaches this summer, it's best you invest in waterproof makeup. Waterproof mascara goes a long way! Covergirl and Maybelline both have affordable, waterproof mascara products that are amazing! I definitely recommend purchasing them to pack with you.

If you ever want to touch yourself up throughout the day, I recommend purchasing the products in their mini or travel form. This will allow you to pack them in your clutch or purse while you're on the glow.

The final step in getting your makeup to last all day and night is to add a mist of makeup setting spray to seal in your look. My absolute favorites are from Morphe - The Continuous Setting Mist and Benefit Cosmetics - The Professional Super Setter.