Start by prepping the T-zone with a light antiperspirant product. (Use one that comes in a wipe.) Sweep lightly along your forehead, nose and chin. These are usually the first places your face perspires and starts to break down makeup.

Next, apply a lightweight primer. The primer will give the makeup a layer to grip.

Apply a lightweight foundation/tinted moisturizer with SPF. Use a brush or damp sponge to achieve a smooth, sheer finish. Rouge recommends: Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation. Buy It Now.

Apply a waterproof or long-wear gel or liquid eyeliner. Choose a few in basic colors — like brown, black and navy — that you’ll wear daily. You could even pick up a couple of trendy shades, like green or purple. Rouge recommends: Max Factor Masterpiece Glide and Define Eyeliner. Buy It Now.

Add a few coats of waterproof mascara. Pick a formula that is multipurpose: lengthening, thickening and, if you need it, curling. Rouge recommends: Max Factor Xperience Volumising Mascara. Buy It Now.
 
For cheek color, apply a light layer of a gel or liquid blush. Rouge recommends: Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush. Buy It Now.

Lips should have a coat of long-wear lip stain with a bit of shine.

Finish with a few spritzes of a makeup-setting spray. The setting spray will lock in all the makeup and fight against melting and smudging.