Make-up fixer, the so-called fixer, is a cosmetic used to set make-up both during a big night out and at home. Read how the make-up fixer works exactly, how to use it and what product to choose!
Make-up fixeris a cosmetic that is used in beauty salons and in the homes of many women. It is a cosmetic that serves, as its name suggests, to extend the durability of make-up. A fixer used before big events should keep your makeup intact for hours.
Make-up fixer: how to use it?
Please note that the make-up fixer is only used for carefully made make-up. Never the other way around, although some women use the fixer as a make-up base, remember that this is not the intended function of this cosmetic.
Before using the make-up fixer, remember that the make-up should be thoroughly and evenly distributed on it. In this way, we will prevent the formation of stains and abrasion of makeup at the most inopportune moment. You should be especially careful about the nose area, discoloration, broken capillaries, etc.
It is also important not to forget to apply powder, bronzer and blush before spraying the make-up fixer. If you skip this step, you won't be able to do it after using the fixer.
Make-up fixer should be sprayed about 30-40 cm from the face, always with your eyes closed. Do not reduce this distance as unsightly small droplets may appear then. Fixer is quite a heavy cosmetic that weighs down the skin, so it is better to use it in moderation.
Fixer: which one to choose?
Currently, there are many cosmetics of this type on the market. Here are a few examples that can be used - theoretically, each of them has the same function, but cosmetics differ in capacity, durability and price. The presented make-up fixers are also one of the most popular products of this type in Poland. Fixers are not yet the most popular type of cosmetic available in drugstores, but if one of them is not available there, you can usually buy it online without any problems.
KOBO, Make Up Fixer Spray - about PLN 26
Fixer, rated by its users as very durable. The product is resistant to rain, wind and other unfavorable weather conditions. This makeup fixative produces a rather heavy scent when applied to the face.
INGLOT, Makeup Fixer - about 45 PLN
The cosmetic has a light consistency, it is in the form of a mist. It merges makeup, gently illuminates the face, which does not look like a mask after using it, leaving a natural effect. The face does not feel too powdered.
GOLDEN ROSE, Make Up Fixing Spray - price around PLN 16
Golden Rose make-up fixer is liked very much by its users - not only because of the affordable price, but also due to its long durability. The Golden Rose fixer is in the form of a mist that blends with the makeup without causing discoloration or changing the tone of the skin. The product dries quickly and sets makeup for many hours.
URBAN DECAY, All Nighter, Long Lasting Make Up Setting Spray - price from 103 PLN
The product, as its name suggests, can stay on the face all night long, does not make the skin "tight", dries quickly. However, similar durable products can be purchased at a much lower price.
PIERRE RENE, Make Up Fixer - price from PLN 18
Users emphasize that the product has an unpleasant smell and may cause a feeling of tightness on the face, but it has fixing properties and allows you to keep makeup on your face for up to several hours.
MAC, Fix + - price approx. PLN 50
Make-up fixer in the form of a light mist - does not stick the skin, dries quickly, has a very nice fragrance. Makes the face smoother, does not leave the impression of "powdery" on it.