Want Flawless Makeup? Prep Skin First!
Want Flawless Makeup? Prep Skin First!
September 2009
The best way to achieve a natural, flawless look with makeup is to start with healthy-looking skin. Properly preparing skin is a sure way to achieve a radiant, even finish so everyone will notice your beautiful skin, not your makeup. Follow these simple tips before applying makeup to achieve the look you want.
1. Choose an appropriate, pH-balanced cleanser like Yonka Gel Nettoyant which doubles as an eye makeup remover. If the cleanser is not pH-balanced, skin may still be chemically changing to its normal pH level when skin care products or makeup are applied, and this can cause makeup to wear off faster and skin to become irritated or experience a breakout.
2. Remove dulling dead skin cells with light hydroxy acid exfoliators found in MD Skincare's Alpha Beta Peel Home Facial System. This will provide a smoother and softer look for your foundation. A build-up of dead skin cells will give your makeup a cakey, thick look, lending to a look of thick, textured skin.
3. Facial Masks are beneficial for specific skin conditions to improve the coverage and longevity of makeup. Cover-up is often unnecessary for skin that has been recently masked. Oily skin tends to look shiny about two hours after makeup application, and people will often apply a lot of powder to correct this, which can cause closed comedones (blackheads) and acne breakouts. A better option is to use an absorbent mask like TRUE Harmonizing Oil Control Mask with ingredients such as clay, green tea and hyaluronic acid to balance surface oils and moisture levels before applying makeup. A nutritious conditioning mask like Eminence Blueberry Soy Repair Masque is best for dry/dehydrated and/or sensitive skin to minimize dry fine lines, reduce redness, hydrate for a supple appearance, and even out skin tone.
4. Hydrating the skin will help you achieve a softer and smoother application of makeup by plumping up the surface of the skin. The Hyaluronic Acid found in Dermalogica's Skin Hydrating Booster is a good choice for all skin types and conditions, as it is a substance found naturally in skin cells.
5. The ingredient Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a must-have for a smooth makeup application. Used for tightening and firming, it has been shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps prevent new lines from forming by inhibiting muscle contractions. Look for it in products like Hydropeptide Cellular Transformation Growth Serum.
6. Use one of the best-kept secrets in the professional makeup industry: silicone. Products like GloMinerals gloFace Primer works for all skin types, minimizes pores and "fills in" creases and crevices so foundation and powder will not seep in and make them more obvious. Silicone also acts like a physical barrier, keeping moisturizer and your skin's oils from mixing with makeup.
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