Let’s be real—concerts are a battlefield. Between the screaming, dancing, and near-cardiac arrest when your bias makes eye contact with the camera, keeping your makeup intact is a mission. But somehow, by some miracle (or maybe just pure strategy), my face survived the entire Seventeen [Right Here] Concert in Bulacan. I put my makeup on at 9 AM, and when the show wrapped at 9:40 PM? Still. Flawless. Not even my foundation betrayed me.
So, if you want a concert-proof, sweat-resistant, and bias-ready makeup routine, buckle up. Here’s my exact playbook.
All the products I used for my all-night long lasting concert makeup:
The Base That Refuses to Budge
Your base is like the opening act—it sets the tone for everything that follows. A weak base? Disaster by the first encore. A solid one? You’re golden all night.
- Klued Sunscreen – Non-negotiable. UV rays don’t care that you’re too busy fangirling to reapply.
- TirTir Mask Fit Crystal Mesh Cushion – This cushion? Chef’s kiss. Lightweight but coverage is buildable, and it clings to the skin like my hands to my lightstick.
- Kiko Milano Full Coverage Concealer – Covers dark circles, aka the evidence of my K-pop-induced insomnia.
- elf Camo Color Corrector – A tiny dab neutralizes any unwanted redness from pre-show stress breakouts. What I do is, I put a tiny amount on the back of my hand, and then I rub my ring finger on the Kiko Milano Full Coverage Concealer picking up some products, and then rub it on the back of my hand on this elf corrector mixing it. And then apply it on my dark undereyes for a natural non-cakey coverage.
Eyes That Survive Every Fanchant
A concert is the worst time for panda eyes. With all the tears, sweat, and occasional full-body jumps, you need eye makeup that STAYS.
- Squad Cosmetics Eyes Series 8-Color Eye Shadow in Lucid Dream – A dreamy, blendable shadow for that effortless soft-glam look.
- Kiko Milano Long Lasting Eyeshadow Stick 11 Shade – Smudge-proof, crease-proof, and stays put no matter how aggressively I wave my Carat Bong.
- Flower Knows Swan ballet Liquid Eye Shadow Glitter – Because if I’m not sparkling under the stage lights, what’s the point? Unfortunately, this is a limited edition and no longer available.
- Kiss Me Heroine Make Prime Liquid Liner – My winged liner stayed sharp even after crying during ‘Circles.’ That’s all you need to know.
- Kiss Me Heroine Make Long Up Mascara Super Waterproof – Literal glue for your lashes. No flaking, no smudging, just perfection.
Cheeks That Don’t Disappear
Sweat? Heat? The high likelihood of facepalming when Hoshi does something? My blush still survived.
- Rom&and Better Than Cheek C02 – I actually like this blush for its blurring effect. But it’s not really long-lasting. I like applying The Face Shop Waterfit Tint and then putting this Rom&and blush on top of it.
Lips That Outlast the Fan Chants
Lipstick is usually the first to go, but not this time. I found the holy grail duo.
- The Face Shop Waterfit Tint 05 – Stained my lips perfectly without turning into a weird patchy mess.
- Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Birthday Cake – Keeps everything hydrated while making my lips look glossy and plump. Smells divine too. But this is a limited edition flavor. It’s no longer available but Pink Sugar is the closest shade.
The Secret Sauce: Finishing Touches That Lock It All In
This is where the magic happens. No setting spray, no longevity.
- Purcell 24/7 Colostrum Pore Defence Ampoule Mist – Keeps everything fresh and dewy, even after screaming my lungs out. A lot of Korean Idols use this mist, most notably is Rose of Blackpink.
- One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Setting Spray – The final boss of setting sprays. My makeup did not move. At all. Even after hours in the humid crowd.
Bonus: The Cutest Pimple Patches Ever
Concert selfies require cute accessories, and my Butterfly & Heart Pimple Patches from Henne Care doubled as both acne saviors and aesthetic stickers. 10/10 recommend.
Final Thoughts
If my makeup can last through 12+ hours, extreme weather, and emotionally devastating live performances, it can handle anything. This routine? Tried, tested, and Carat-approved. Next time you’re gearing up for a concert, trust the process—and don’t forget to scream responsibly (or not, I won’t judge).