A damp sponge would be of some help too. This would make instant cakes . Use a face mist spray instead, afterwhich blot with tissue before applying the powder. It will also be beneficial to apply some gentle eye cream onto the dark circles below you put on foundation. Avoid having 2 outstanding rosy cheeks.
Powder is most probably the one that lasts the longest.
Don't do without lining. Just line near the upper lash is good enough. So even when you've bought the wrong shade, mixing it around can give the lipstick a new lease of life. Top it off with lip gloss. You'll have to agree on this one.