Make Your Eye Makeup Last All Day (Zero Creasing, Zero Fading)

Everyone loves a flawless eye look — nobody loves when it melts by lunch.

If you want eyeshadow that looks fresh from morning to night, the secret is not more product… it’s the correct order of application.

Below is the simplest, most reliable eyeshadow routine for all-day wear, using MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot (Painterly) and a Makeup by Mario eyeshadow palette as an example.

Step 1 — Prep with Long-Wear Primer (Painterly by MAC)

Start with a clean, oil-free eyelid — the cleaner the canvas, the longer the makeup stays.

Then apply:

➡️ MAC Paint Pot — shade “Painterly”

This formula grips to the eyelid and prevents eyeshadow from slipping, fading or creasing.

Use a thin layer.

Thick application = product settles into lines faster.

Let it sit for 20–30 seconds before the next step.

Step 2 — Set the Primer With Powder

This is the most overlooked step and it’s the reason most people’s eyeshadow creases.

• Take a small fluffy brush
• Press a light layer of powder onto the primed lid

You can use:

✔️ A sheer translucent powder

or

✔️ A light matte shade from the Makeup by Mario palette

Press — don’t swipe.

Pressing locks the primer and creates a smooth surface for blending.

Step 3 — Build Eyeshadow in Thin Layers (Not Thick Swipes)

Long wear comes from layering, not packing everything on in one go.

Using the Makeup by Mario palette:

1. Start with a matte transition shade in the crease
2. Add a deeper matte shade to the outer corner
3. Press shimmer or metallic shades only at the end

Why this works:

• Matte shades create structure
• Shimmers sit best on top
• Layers grip stronger than one heavy swipe

If the colour fades quickly, it’s usually because too much product went on at once.

Step 4 — Optional but Powerful Longevity Booster

If you’re using shimmer or glitter:

• Spray your eyeshadow brush lightly with setting spray
• Dip into the shimmer
• Press it onto the lid

Pressed + damp shimmer = budge-proof sparkle.

Step 5 — Anti-Transfer Finishing Technique

This is what locks everything in place:

1. Close your eyes
2. Mist setting spray over the eyes
3. Keep eyes closed for 10–15 seconds until fully dry

The mistake most people make:

Opening the eyes too soon → wet product folds → instant crease.

Letting it dry while the lid is still flat keeps the shadow perfect for hours.

Follow this exact product path and you get eyeshadow that stays flawless — even on long workdays, date nights, weddings or hot weather:

Painterly (MAC) ➜ Powder to set ➜ Mario palette in thin layers ➜ Press shimmer ➜ Setting spray (eyes closed to dry)

It’s not about heavy makeup. It’s about smart layering.