Porn stars are bonafide beauty experts. Want a mascara that will withstand tears, sweat, and sex? Ask a porn star. Looking for a lipstick that will last through eating and drinking, and maybe even oral sex? You’ll find it in their makeup bags. Hunting down a razor that won’t leave bumps across your bikini line? They’re way ahead of you.
So, when we were looking for totally transfer-proof foundations, meaning that they won’t smudge on our clothes, sheets, pillows, or anywhere our faces might land, they were our first call. And, as expected, they did not hold back. "The fact is, if you’re getting railed face-down on sheets, some foundation is going to smudge and transfer," Ela Darling, an adult film performer, says. "It’s makeup, not magic. I learned to account for this in different sex positions and adjust my balance and head position to preserve my makeup."
Check out more of their no-B.S. beauty tips — including budge-proof bases and hardcore setting sprays — ahead. Your sheets will thank you.
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Ela Darling, adult film performer
"I use Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation. I found that a number of other foundations I tried would look great when I put them on, but my skin would look patchy and weird after being physically active under the harsh set lights. I also found that some foundations made me break out for several days afterward, requiring more to cover up, and a vicious cycle was born. When I switched to this brand, it still looked great even after running and exercising in it."
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Makeup, $42, available at Ulta Beauty
Sinn Sage, adult film performer
"My skin gets oily, so I make sure I’m using all mattifying products. I use the Fenty Pro Filt’r matte foundation — it’s fantastic and a good price for high-end foundation."
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, $34, available at Sephora
"Everyone’s skin is different, but for me the E.L.F. Matte Magic setting spray is better than Urban Decay All Nighter, and it costs $4 instead of $24."
e.l.f. Mist & Set Matte Magic, $4, available at Target
Ashley Rose, porn makeup artist
"For something extremely long-wearing and durable, I would recommend MAC’s Pro Longwear Nourishing Foundation. It is 36-hour wear and waterproof!"
MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation, $36, available at Ulta Beauty
Angie Peek, porn makeup artist
"I use this brand called Face Atelier, and that one stays pretty well. But it’s more of a dewy finish, so not everyone likes that."
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro, $36, available at Camera Ready Cosmetics
"I also use Stila Stay All Day foundation. That one stays like nobody’s business — it’s, like, cemented to the face."
Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer, $24, available at Ulta Beauty
"Then I use the NYX Setting Spray. It’s $7 for the bottle and works just as well as everything else."
NYX Professional Makeup NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray, $6.49, available at Target
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