Everyone's Freaking Out About Possible Makeup Stains On Donald Trump's Collar — Here's How He Could Have Avoided It
Does Donald Trump wear makeup and/or self-tanner? It's an enigma we may never know the honest answer to, however, a recent report indicates the answer could possibly, potentially be a yes. In a New York Times piece, an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant who served as Trump's housekeeper since 2013 opened up about various personal accounts she said she had with the president, including one in which she recalls being chided for for being unable to remove a mysterious orange stain from Trump's golf shirt collar.
Now, of course, we can't say for sure whether it was self-tanner, orange makeup, or another unidentifiable substance that was on Trump's shirt collar, but regardless, we figured this would be an appropriate time to set you folks up with some helpful tips on how to avoid makeup and self-tanner stains should you be wearing a collar or light-colored clothing (a beauty blunder that's happened to the best of us).
For expert advice on the matter, I first tapped makeup artist Allan Avendaño, who works with stars like Jenna Dewan, Vanessa Hudgens, and Sarah Hyland. His suggestion? Try using transfer-resistant foundations, as he says they tend to stay put better and dry quicker, making them less likely to leave visible stains on your clothes. He recommends the M.A.C. Face and Body Foundation and L'Oréal Paris' Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Liquid Longwear Foundation, both of which claim to be sweat and transfer resistant. (The latter base is also only $12 so that doesn't hurt either.) Another simple tip Avendaño offered is to use tissues to create a barrier between your neck and your top while getting glam, as this creates a shield, giving the makeup more time to dry and less opportunity to stain.
In regards to how to avoid stains from self-tanner, professional tanning artist Alexandra DiMarchi says it really comes down to the application, as well as your attire. For instance, she always recommends wearing an off-the-shoulder or v-neck shirt if you're getting a professional spray tan to lessen your chances of it getting on the neckline of your top. She also says you should always let the formula dry completely and set it with a setting powder, as this — like the tissue trick — creates a barrier between your skin and the clothing so it won't transfer. She likes using Laura Mercier's Translucent Loose Setting Powder with a big fluffy brush.
If you're tanning at home, DiMarchi advises wearing loose, dark-colored clothing or even a silk robe because the material won't cling to your skin. Another excellent tip from the pro is to blow-dry your body on the cool setting for a few minutes before getting dressed, as this sets the formula so it doesn't move.
What's more, DiMarchi says a major mistake people tend to make that can result in transferring is using too much self-tanner. "Less is more," she says."When you use just a light layer, it dries much quicker than if you have a ton of build-up of product."
To recap, if you want to steer clear of orange stains like the one Trump allegedly got on his golf shirt, then it's important to take the proper precautions. Don't wear tight clothing in light colors, create a barrier between your skin and your shirt if you can, set that sh*t with powder, and don't overdo it with the product. Oh yeah, and aim for transfer-proof foundation formulas.
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