A BEAUTY fan has shared a drag performer-approved tip that keeps their makeup bulletproof. But they warned that a little bit of the product goes a long way, and others who have used it agreed. Redditor SeditionInMyPockets shared the makeup recommendation in a viral post.
"[I] got a great tip a few years ago from a drag performer for a facial antiperspirant that works as a primer," they said. They revealed that the $18 Neat 3B Face Saver Gel for Facial Sweating worked wonders to lock in their products. Since discovering the gem, they haven't looked back.
"I’ve used it ever since. I’m not super physically active, but I start sweating quickly in the heat, and it’s helped a lot," they said. They warned beginners not to go overboard with the effective "primer.
" "Fair warning — a little goes a long way, and if you apply too much, it’ll start to pill. "I’m also glow-in-the-dark white, so I couldn’t say whether it leaves a cast, but the gel itself is clear." Those who experience facial sweating vouched for the gel's strength.
One woman praised the product after using it for her wedding ceremony. "My makeup artist used this on my upper lip for my wedding — worked a treat!" she said. "She did say that if I used it a lot it could cause skin irritation, so best to save it for special occasions and heavy makeup days.
But [it] definitely worked well." Other heavy sweaters shared their makeup favorites to keep moisture at bay. "On the very worst days when I would sweat as I .