Your Makeup Won't Come Off on Your Face Mask With These Products; Trust Me, I Tested Them

I did my full face of makeup like I would if I were going to an outdoor restaurant, but instead of doing my standard routine, I searched through my collection for products that boasted some serious staying power.

Armed with an assortment of long-lasting products and a pack of makeup wipes to take them off and reset between each test, I decided to find the best makeup to wear under face masks. Keep reading for my favorite discoveries.

The Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation ($47) promises up to 24 hours of matte coverage, so I decided to give it a try for my first test. Full disclosure: I knew I already loved this foundation, but I had never tested it with something like a face covering.

I applied a thin layer to my entire face with a brush and made sure to set it with a setting powder before I put on the mask (more on that soon). It stayed put and didn't come off on my mask, even after wearing it around the house for a few hours.

It had been a while since I'd tried a Revlon foundation, so I landed on the Revlon ColorStay Makeup Longwear Liquid Foundation For Combination/Oily Skin SPF 15 ($9). Because it's formulated for combination skin, I was hoping it would help keep my chin and T-zone from getting shiny while wearing a mask.

I made sure to set my entire face with a powder before putting on a mask. After wearing it around, I'm happy to report it didn't rub off on the cloth interior.

While setting powder is something I would typically reserve for the oily areas of my face — or not wear at all — it's become a must for keeping your makeup from transferring on to your face mask. That's why I put the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($39) on my entire face.

It helped keep my face shine- and oil-free and kept the spots that I put concealer on from wearing off.

The E.l.f. Cosmetics High Definition Powder Sheer ($6) is all over TikTok and has more than a thousand reviews online. Not only does a light dusting of the powder give your skin a smooth, blurred appearance, but it also locks in your makeup.

It worked great, just like the Laura Mercier powder, which has led me to believe that a setting powder is key in keeping your base products from getting on your mask.

My love affair with the Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($33) goes all the way back to middle school. Even before face masks were a thing, I used it to set my makeup every morning before leaving the house — especially during hot, humid New York City summers.

To put it bluntly, I coated my face in the setting spray for this test, and it definitely worked.

Long-wear lipsticks are something my makeup collection is definitely not lacking. First up: Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick ($9). This cult-favorite drugstore lipstick is one of my favorites, and I had a pretty good guess as to how it would hold up against a face mask.

I let the liquid lipstick dry down completely before putting on my cloth face mask. Just as I'd expected, when I took it off, there was no smudging to be found.

Enter, another beloved long-lasting drugstore lipstick. Following the same routine, I let the L'Oréal Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain ($12) dry completely before putting on my mask.

In short: it worked like a charm. You don't have to worry about this coming off before you want it to.

The Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick ($22) in my collection is one that I use often. It is a thicker lipstick formula, so I was curious how it would work with a face mask rubbing tightly on it.

You have to let it dry completely before putting anything on top of it (I even blotted some spots with a napkin), but once it's dry, it's not going anywhere.

I figured lip stains would be a safe bet when it came to face-mask-friendly makeup. After all, they do stain your lips. I love the Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Matte Stain ($37) for the rich color payoff and nonsticky feel.

With just a thin coat of color, you don't have to worry about this one rubbing off or smearing under your mask.

The Elaluz Lip & Cheek Stain ($34) is a brand-new product by Camila Coelho. The two-in-one lip and cheek stain is hydrating and smooth but stays put.

I applied two coats to my lips before using my finger to smudge it slightly for a diffused look (just like Coelho showed me in her demo). Once it dries, it doesn't come off without a makeup remover.