Applying makeup is not a simple task. You’ll spend a lot of time to perfectly blend all those products and apply onto your face to create a perfect makeup look. Although it may look perfect at first, you wouldn’t know what will happen through the day.
It may get too hot around noon and your makeup will then start to look messy and smudged. All of those time you spent applying it would be wasted. This is the reason why your skin should be prepped first before applying makeup; to keep all the products stay put throughout the day.
Here is a simple guide on how to prep your face before makeup.
Cleansing
First of all, you need to start with a clean base for all your makeup products so they will hold properly. Cleanse your face using a gentle cleanser that is suited on your skin type. This will remove all the excess oils, dirt, and other impurities stuck on the pores.
Exfoliate
Exfoliating doesn’t need to be done every day. You can do this about 2 to 3 times a week for a bright-looking skin. After cleansing, apply an exfoliating product that is suited to your skin. Massage it gently into the skin and rinse with warm water afterwards.
Toning
After exfoliating, your skin would definitely feel and look amazing. You now have to calm and protect the skin using a toner. The toner is one of the commonly overlooked products that is essential for daily skincare routine. It is important to choose a toner that suits your skin type. For instance, if you have dry skin, it is best to use a hydrating face toner to nourish it while calming the skin. Simply apply it on a cotton ball and gently swipe throughout your face and neck. You’ll have smoother looking skin afterwards.
Moisturizing
After soothing the skin with a toner, the next step is to nourish it with a moisturizer. Whether you have dry or oily skin, moisturizing is still an essential part of a daily skincare routine. While the toner is still damp, apply the moisturizer already since it helps the skin absorb the product a lot better. Moisturizers attract water to the skin cells, making your face look healthy and plump and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Priming
After all of those steps, you need to prepare a smooth and even canvas where you will apply your makeup products. A primer helps hold your makeup throughout the day so it doesn’t look blotchy or messy with weather changes. Choose a primer that is well suited to your skin type and the type of wear you want to get that perfect makeup look all day long.
Prime the Lips
Aside from the skin, your makeup won’t be complete without lipstick or lip color. Before applying your favorite lipstick, apply a lip primer first to hydrate and smoothen your lips making it a perfect canvas for your lipstick.
With those makeup prep tips, you can surely wear your favorite makeup look all day long without worries.