The kitchen is probably the most challenging place to wear makeup. The heat, humidity and oils from different ingredients can be unforgiving on your look, especially if you had to cook at the last minute after you had your makeup done.
What are the Best Makeup Tools for Long-Lasting Makeup while Cooking?
Anything that you apply on your face while cooking needs to withstand heat, oil, sweat, and possibly some splashes of water or flying oil droplets. To make things worse, most people in the kitchen have little time to focus on their appearance.
Therefore, we need a foolproof solution for long-lasting makeup while cooking. We put together an ultimate list of the best tools for long lasting makeup while cooking:
Foundation and Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation is the most important makeup item for cooks. Unfortunately, it is also the least friendly when it comes to heat. Most foundations (even the water-resistant ones) will melt in the high temperature of the kitchen.
For a good foundation and long lasting makeup, look for one that is oil-free and water-based. When it comes to tinted moisturizer, it is a great alternative to foundation because it provides light coverage and is also great for long wearing makeup.
Powder
A loose powder is the best choice for long-lasting makeup while cooking. It can be applied lightly and uniformly on the face without leaving any streaks or blotches. If it gets too messy and sticky, you can just wipe it off with a tissue or kitchen towel. If you are using a pressed powder, then be careful about the amount and where you apply it.
It is best to use a translucent powder. Avoid using a tinted or colored powder as it will affect the look of your makeup.
Eye Shadow
The best eyeshadow for long-lasting makeup while cooking is a cream-based one. They are easy to apply, blend well, are water-resistant and can be removed easily with a makeup remover.
Avoid using powdered eyeshadow, as they are messy and do not stay for long. The best way to avoid this is to apply the eyeshadow on the eyelids starting from the outside and slowly moving towards the inner corners. Avoid the inner corners at first and apply the eyeshadow on the rest of the eyelids.