Face mask make-up guide: What you need for long wearing coverage

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “However, eye make-up will see an uptick as women look towards other areas to express themselves, and we've already seen a number of 'mask make-up' tutorials online.” She adds: “In the longer term, brands should focus on long-lasting and smudge-proof claims, as the wearing of face masks will impact the usage experience when it comes to products like foundation, highlighter and blush.” To help you navigate this new world of mask make-up, we’ve consulted a make-up artist for tips and tricks on application, with plenty of product recommendations along the way, to help your look stay put all day long. Inspired by the brand’s signature finishing spray of the same name, this primer ensures that your make-up will not budge, whether you’re wearing a face covering on a long commute or caught in a downpour. Rachel Hardie, senior artist at NARS, advises to opt for a long wearing foundation to give your make-up a fighting chance of lasting under a face covering. Focus on your eyes Since a bold lip will get lost under a face covering, experimenting with new eye make-up will draw attention to the area of your face that’s visible while wearing one.