How to make foundation last all day ?

Under the summer sun, makeup faces a major challenge: excessive sweating, oily skin, unwanted shine... and that foundation that fades, runs, and betrays. The skin's texture feels heavier, freshness fades, and that much-sought-after veil of glamour dissolves hour after hour. Even the most exquisite looks can falter beneath the heat just when you’re hoping for a wonderful time under the light.

Yet, achieving your makeup goals in 30-degree weather is far from a mirage. With a secret method that blends expert techniques and long-wear formulas, it's entirely possible to set makeup, refine skin texture, and maintain a luminous, long-lasting finish without compromise. Discover the most precious beauty rituals to marry summer and sophistication, because mastering makeup isn’t just a routine, it’s an art.

Taking care of your skin: an essential step

Before foundation comes the gesture. The one we repeat like a ritual, almost instinctively, in the calm of the morning or backstage at a fashion show. Because well-prepared skin isn't seen: it's felt. A secret method passed down in whispers between artists and muses. It all starts with gentle but thorough cleansing, followed by a splash of ice-cold water to wake up the features and smooth the skin's texture. Toner rebalances and refines the surface.

Then comes the serum, packed with hyaluronic acid, which nourishes the skin with moisture without feeling heavy. The moisturiser then seals everything in, before the foundation is applied, designed to act as an invisible filter. Whether illuminating, mattifying or perfecting, it melts into the skin, smoothing and evening it out, creating the perfect balance between skincare and sophistication. The make-up routine can begin.

Foundation: the secret to flawless coverage

For Rabanne, skin deserves more than mere preparation, it calls for a ritual. VIP Glow, our new 3-in-1 foundation primer, is the embodiment of this philosophy. Positioned at the crossroads of skincare and artistry, it offers up to 100 hours of hydration, a refined luminous finish, and the promise of long-lasting makeup, holding for up to 24 hours. Paired with the Fresh Touch Foundation, its long-lasting formula extends wear by 2.5 times, without compromising on freshness, lightness, or finesse.

Its ultra-fluid texture glides over the skin, blurring pores, reducing redness, and revealing a smoother, more elastic complexion. Enriched with 96% natural ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, vitamins E and B5, peptides, and enhanced by Rabanne’s patented Metal Mesh Technology™, VIP Glow acts like a protecting veil, optimizing absorption while shielding the skin. Applied after your moisturiser, it builds the first of those essential canva-like layers, an extra step that transforms makeup into a lasting experience. A base illuminator as sensorial as it is invisible, and one of the most coveted beauty secrets in any elevated routine.

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How to find the perfect shade ?

Choosing your foundation is not just a matter of matching shades; it's a question of light, texture and temperament. The right formula blends with your skin texture, enhances without masking, and reveals without ever looking stiff. For dry skin, choose textures rich in hyaluronic acid, while for oily skin, go for a velvety finish with expert staying power. The undertone is easy to identify: neutral, warm or rosy, it discreetly guides your choice.

To identify it, observe the colour of the veins on your wrist in natural light: a bluish reflection indicates a cool undertone, while green reveals a golden warmth. And for absolute precision, test the shade on your jawline in daylight, as this is where your true skin tone is revealed. For ultimate sophistication, nothing beats the combination of a perfectly matched foundation with an illuminating base and concealer for a tailor-made, precise and luminous finish. An essential beauty tip in any exceptional make-up routine.

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How to apply foundation correctly ?

For make-up artists, it all begins with correction. At Rabanne, the concealer is always applied before the foundation. This is an important gesture to neutralise shadows and refine the complexion. Start with a dime-sized amount and tap gently onto the inner corners of the eyes, the bridge of the nose or any targeted areas, using a precision brush or your fingertips. This refined step ensures a brighter, more balanced complexion, preserving its natural glow. It’s a secret method passed down behind the scenes, a ritual where every gesture is measured, invisible yet essential.

Then comes the application of foundation. Rabanne’s Fresh Touch Foundation glides on like a second skin. Applied with a flat brush for seamless coverage or blended with a makeup sponge for a softer diffusion, it’s worked from the centre of the face outwards in gentle pressure strokes. The result is a light coating that enhances the texture of the skin, unifies without masking, and captures light effortlessly. For a long-lasting finish, use a fine setting mist or a translucent powder veil to seal the look. This flawless complexion duo, a real dialogue between care and style, defines the essence of a modern makeup routine, elevated by discreet beauty tips, true to the spirit of Rabanne.

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