Love Island USA Makeup Fails Teach Us the Importance of Setting Makeup

Season six of Love Island USA has me in shambles. From the hot and spicy challenges that have led to the right amount of curated drama to bombshells staying true to their promise of causing destruction. One thing that seemed to catch everyone’s eye (and some of the Love Island men’s shirts) were the makeup looks from the ladies of Love Island.

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Every morning, the Love Island girls get together to do full glam in the iconic Love Island vanity room. They gossip about their Love Island couple troubles as they rub in their First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream to hydrate their skin for a long day in the Fiji heat. The girls also prep their lips with Maybelline Lip gloss for juicy kisses they will give during the challenges. But one thing the ladies seem to forget to do is set their makeup before going out. 

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Learning to set your makeup for long-lasting wear is important for many reasons. But the most important reason is that your face doesn’t rub off someone’s shirt when you give hugs.While I noticed a pink bottle of One Size Beauty Waterproof Setting Spray on the vanity table, it didn’t seem like most girls used it correctly, as evidenced by the amount of makeup left on the men’s shirts, especially Hakeem’s, and on their mouths. We’re looking at you, Kendall, and Coye. 

If you want your makeup to stay on your face and not transfer to your summer love’s lips or clothes, follow these tips. But first, for beginners in glam, let’s clarify what setting spray and setting powder are. 

Setting spray is a lightweight mist that prevents smudging, fading, or meltdowns. 

Setting Powder is a finely refined powder that prevents creases by absorbing oil and mattifying the skin.

The layering technique is your friend

Layering is the key to makeup that lasts all day with minimum touch-ups. Setting your makeup after every ‘layer of makeup’ you apply is like having the key to a flawless look. Repeat this setting technique with every layer you add to your makeup for a glamorous look that lasts as long as the drama on every episode of Love Island.

United for set(cess)

When it comes to whether you should use a powder or a spray to set your makeup, the answer is both.Using a powder and spray combo sets you up for success, just like how the challenges set up the perfect moment for Love Island USA bombshells to make their mark. After you apply your concealers and blend them to the ultimate perfection, you should follow up with a translucent or brightening setting powder, especially in these areas where you can become oily. Don’t know where to start?  Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Setting Powder is in my heart. Your last step is sealing in your hard work with a setting spray.

The best things come in twos: 

The Love Island USA community constantly argues about the favorite coupled-up islanders. But makeup girlies know that the ultimate couple is 

One Size Beauty Waterproof Setting Spray and Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. This combo is a personal favorite of mine to use when I’m in glam for long days. I usually alternate between the two sprays on each layer of makeup I use. 

Following these tips and using the right products ensures your makeup stays flawless all day, just like the drama on Love Island USA. Happy glamming!