Table of Contents
- How to Prep Skin for Long-Lasting and Flawless Makeup?
- Mistakes to Avoid When Prepping Your Skin
- Conclusion
- FAQs
Does this happen to you?
Have you ever carefully applied your makeup, only for it to turn cakey or smudge despite following all the right steps? Here’s a question you might not have considered: Are you prepping your skin properly before applying makeup?
Prepping your skin ensures your makeup lasts longer and looks flawless. Skipping this step can lead to uneven makeup, clogged pores, or even breakouts. Taking a few minutes to prep your skin makes all the difference. It clears away dirt, oil, and pollution, giving your makeup the smooth base it needs to shine. Clean, well-prepped skin is the secret to makeup that stays fresh and beautiful all day.
Keep reading this blog to learn how to prep skin for makeup and discover how to keep you flawless all day long.
How to Prep Skin for Long-Lasting and Flawless Makeup?
Step 1: Prep your Skin
To achieve glowing skin, begin with good skincare. Choose a cleanser that works well with your skin type. Cleansing your face properly ensures that your impurities, dirt, and excess oil get removed.
Just a Tip: Rinse with warm water to open pores and prep your skin for a deeper and more effective cleanse. Warm water provides a calming effect.
Step 2: Gently Exfoliate and Lips
Next, do a gentle exfoliate to remove dead skin cells for a soft and smooth face. This step is important as it removes dry patches and flakiness. Scrubbing your face and lips helps to improve makeup grip for the skin. It helps to give a vibrant and brighter complexion that complements your pop colour. For dry skin, use a hydrating face scrub. For oily & combination skin, use a charcoal, salicylic and clay based scrub.
No one likes to apply lip colour on dry, chapped lips right? Lip scrubs are formulated with particles to gently remove the dry skin on lips to get soft lips.
Step 3: Apply a Hydrating Toner
Toner helps to reduce pores and rejuvenate the skin. It adds more hydration and allows the moisturizer to absorb more quickly. Always select a toner based on your skin type. For dry skin, use a moisturizing toner, and for an oily face, use an alcohol-free toner that reduces pores, regulates oils, and helps makeup last longer.
Step 4: Moisturize Face & Lips
Start your makeup routine with a lightweight moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and fresh all day. Hydrated skin ensures your foundation and concealer blends effortlessly and creates a smooth, natural base for that flawless finish. For oily skin, opt for an oil-free moisturizer to control shine and maintain balance without clogging pores. For dry skin, choose a nourishing, rich moisturizer to combat dryness and prevent your makeup from looking patchy.
If you’re makeup during daytime, add a layer of sunscreen on top of moisturizer. It will protect the skin, blur fine lines and smoothen out the skin.
Step 5: Smooth Out with Primer
Lastly, apply a little coat of primer to minimize enlarged pores and imperfections. Primer ensures that makeup looks good and lasts longer. For dry skin, apply a moisturizing primer enriched with antioxidants. If you have oily skin, use a mattifying primer to lessen the appearance of pores and oil. Primer helps to create an equal and smooth tone for the base.
Mistakes to Avoid When Prepping Your Skin
Not Cleansing
Applying makeup directly on the face without cleansing leads to trapping dirt and impurities leads to breakouts.
Skipping Primer
Primer is the most essential product. It creates a smooth base for makeup products and makes your makeup fresh and long lasting.
Using hot water to rinse
Avoid using extreme hot water to cleanse your skin. This strips away natural oils and leaves you dry.
Over Scrubbing
Exfoliating is important to open pores, remove dead skin cells and excess oil. But over scrubbing can cause microtears, redness and skin irritation.
Conclusion
Now you’re ready for makeup!
Prepping your skin before makeup must seem like a long process but following these steps helps to create a hydrated, healthy and smooth skin. By following our simple steps on preparing your skin before makeup will enhance your makeup and keep it longer without smudging it.
FAQ's
What is the best way to cleanse my skin before makeup?
Start by using a gentle, non-stripping cleanser suited for your skin type.
How can I hydrate my skin before makeup?
Use a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer or toner that suits your skin type. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin to lock in moisture.
How long should I wait between skin prep steps?
After applying your cleanser or moisturizer, wait 2-3 minutes for the product to fully absorb before moving on to the next step. This ensures that each product works effectively.
How often should I exfoliate if I wear makeup daily?
It’s recommended to use a exfoliator twice a week to maintain skin’s health.
What type of primer should I use for long-lasting makeup?
Go for long-lasting makeup, choose a primer that suits your skin type. If you have dry skin, go for a hydrating primer with nourishing ingredients. For oily skin, a mattifying primer will control shine and keep makeup in place.
