The surprising skincare mistake to avoid if you want your make-up to last as long as possible

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Are you finding that your foundation is vanishing by lunchtime, or are you worried about the durability of your party makeup? You've come to the right place.

Makeup artist Caroline Barnes revealed to us that the way you prep your skin is the real key to creating a long-lasting, glowing base. According to Barnes, It doesn't matter if you're using the best lightweight foundation formula or even one of the best full-coverage foundations; if you aren't prepping your skin correctly, your base won't last.