I keep toner in the bathroom. I apply it immediately after drying my face with a towel to prevent my skin from drying out during that short time it takes to move to my room.
Since doing this, the tightness I feel right after washing my face has almost completely disappeared. My secret is to let it absorb and then slowly apply my basic skincare products step by step.
The best tip for preventing makeup from smudging is to let each product absorb fully, one by one, rather than applying a lot in a hurry!