You’ve found your fascinator (better yet, try a wide-brimmed boater), chosen a dress and booked your (subtle) spray tan, but not so fast: you’re not race day ready yet. It isn’t just the fillies on the field that require stamina at this time of year: your hair and make-up needs to see the distance too.
Read on for the long-lasting make-up solutions that will ensure you look glowy and gorgeous all day long – no matter how many glasses of Moet you may have.
1/ Primer
A shine-free, cake-free, long-wearing make-up finish is all in prepping the canvas properly. After applying your usual serum and SPF+ moisturiser, pat on a mattifying primer to absorb oil and ensure your foundation lasts as long as possible. We like the new Marc Jacobs Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer.
![marc jacobs primer](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/28239/171018-races-beauty-marc-jacobs-primer.jpg)
2/ Foundation
Consider long-wear foundation your new best friend for racing and wedding season: the secret is in finding a formula that isn’t too thick and mask-like. Try the new YSL All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation, which offers a flawless, slightly luminous and natural finish while keeping shine at bay.
![ysl all hours foundation](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/28242/171018-races-beauty-ysl-all-hours-foundation-mecca.jpg)
3/ Bronzer
You only have so much room in that race day clutch, so anything that pulls double duty is a win. The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow palette offers a bronzer and a highlighting powder in a slimline compact; both offer a natural, long-wear finish.
![charlotte tilbury filmstar palette](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/28237/171018-races-beauty-bronzer.jpg)
4/ Setting spray
Looking for an alternative to translucent powder? Give your beauty look longevity with a setting spray instead. Urban Decay’s is the most in-demand of the bunch: their All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray prevents product from changing colour, settling into fine lines and melting away by midday.
![urban decay setting spray](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/28241/171018-races-beauty-urban-decay-spray.jpg)
5/ Lipstick
Get extra mileage out of your smile by filling in lips with liner before applying your lipstick with a brush, not straight from the bullet. A matte formula will outrun satin or shine finishes – you can’t go wrong with a Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick.
![rimmel longlasting matte lipstick](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/28240/171018-races-beauty-rimmel.jpg)
6/ Fenty blotting paper
Leave it to Rihanna to answer our beauty prayers – the star’s new Fenty make-up line includes a handy mini roll of blotting paper that you can pop into the tiniest clutch to mop up excess oil on the fly.
![fenty beauty blotting paper](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/28238/171018-races-beauty-fenty.jpg)