Long last Makeup Tips

Come the holiday season, you'll be craving makeup that stays on your skin for incredible amounts of time. The after work Christmas party, late night holiday fetes and the ultimate party night of all, New Year's Eve, all require makeup to stay put for at least 6-8 hours. We found some organic, mineral and otherwise natural products that will have you glowing and shimmering all night long!  Go ahead, stay up late! Organic Aloe Concealer We all need concealer, and one that will last without creasing. Organic Aloe Concealer by After Glow Mineral Cosmetics not only provides superior opaque coverage, it’s lightweight creamy formula replenishes and protects skin making it perfect for the delicate under eye area or blemished skin during winter weather. Available in three shades of ultra light, light or medium, the hydrating concealer protects and conceals with certified organic aloe vera, $28. Afterglowcosmetics.com

Long Lasting Wear with Isadora Smudge proof and budge proof European cosmetics brand, Isadora, promises hours of long wear with their line of lasting formulas. The Isadora Oil Control Compact Powder helps to smooth out skin’s surface and tone while simultaneously helping control that pesky oily buildup, $15. The Waterproof Compact Powder is a wise choice for long-lasting coverage, $15! Best of all is perhaps Isadora’s Wet or Dry Gleaming Eyeshadow. Available in a rainbow of colors, the pigments can be use wet for an intense stroke of color or dry for a more smoky effect $11. Its versatility also makes it a good buy. Isadora.com, Cosmeticmall.com

J.Lynne Ultra Intensity Mineral Eyeliner Speaking of longlasting wear, J Lynne’s Ultra Intensity Mineral Eyeliners are a burst of deep glimmery color that stay on even after the longest night of partying! Used wet or dry, these colors crank up the value with a few strokes of your brush. Dry, the effect is smoky, intense and sexy; Wet, the deep, precise color acts as a rich line of eyeliner. Either way, the Mineral Eyeliners live up to their Ultra Intensity name and is guaranteed cruelty-free. Our favorites? The deep emerald green of Charmer and the rich copper brown of Femme Fatale, both from the Smoulder Collection of eyeliner sets, $8 each, $12.50 for the sampler set. Eyeliner Sealant for the wet look, $5.50. Jlynnecosmetics.com