Looking in the mirror only to see that your carefully applied makeup has smeared, faded, or needs a touch-up is a disappointment many of us have experienced. It's a second you can avoid by learning how to prep your skin for makeup with the best products and techniques.
Apply makeup on a well-washed face.
To get the most from your makeup application, you want to guarantee your skin is clean. It's about creating a blank canvas that's ready to hold makeup. Always wash your face with a gentle cleanser that is suited to your skin type as a first step before applying any makeup.
If you have dry skin, pick a hydrating cleansing bar that contains glycerin to secure in moisture - cleansed shouldn't even need to mean dry! For acne-prone skin, a cleanser that contains activated charcoal to draw out impurities and toxins is an effective way to prep your skin for flawless makeup. To prep oily skin before makeup, pick a facial soap that contains green clay and chai spices to regulate oil production and lessen any shininess you may have ahead of your makeup application.
Exfoliate gently.
Cakey makeup doesn't look good in any situation. To avoid a cracked-looking complexion you want to buff away the dead skin cells that will cause your makeup to look flaky.
Skin toning is important.
Toner is an important stage in your skincare routine before applying makeup since it revives the skin and shrinks pores. A toner also assists with removing any last traces of cleanser and traps moisture for a smoother complexion, acting as a base for better-looking makeup.
Refresh your weary eyes.
Concealer is your closest companion with regards to covering up dark circles and puffiness around the eye area. In any case, eye cream is another essential component of your pre-makeup skin preparation that can revive tired eyes.
Before you get occupied with the cream, cool your dark circles with a chilly flannel or even a tea bag. This will cause the veins to shrink, reducing puffiness and making the dark circles appear brighter.
A cooling eye cream will assist with reducing the appearance of dark circles and calm the delicate skin around your eyes. Apply tenderly with your ring finger and avoid dragging the skin. For an added eye-refreshing lift, pop a slice of cucumber over each eye then lie back and relax for a couple of moments - bliss!
Lightly moisten the skin.
Pick a light moisturizer that absorbs into the skin and offers all-day hydration. Regardless of whether you have oily skin and feel that adding a moisturizer will cause your makeup to slide off - don't disregard this important stage. Oily skin still requires moisture!
Pat the moisturizer into your skin tenderly and allow the item to completely absorb before moving on to the final steps of your makeup skin preparation.
Prime your skin for a perfect finish.
Before you reach for the foundation and mascara, apply a thin layer of makeup primer to fill in any enlarged pores, even out any small blemishes, and create an 'anchor' to hold your makeup in place. It's the way to guarantee everything else looks great and stays put.
Select a primer that suits your skin type. If you have redness or rosacea, you can settle on a color-correcting primer. Or on the other hand, if you have large or open pores, settle on a thicker primer to decrease their appearance.
Now you're ready for your makeup!
Taking the extra time to prepare your skin for makeup guarantees that it goes on without a hitch and stays put from morning to night without the requirement for retouching.
By following our simple skin prep for makeup routine, you'll be amazed at how flawless your foundation looks, and how long your eye makeup will last without smudging or fading.
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