How to Layer Skincare before Makeup?

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Weather you are prepping your skin for your makeup artist or your self, skincare is the most crucial part of any kind of makeup application ! The way you lay down and apply your skin care will help with specifically with separation and dry patches. Even with the best makeup products, achieving a flawless, long-lasting finish on your own can be challenging, I am here walk you through this. 

In What Order do I Put My Skin Care?

1. Face Cleanser – Gel face wash is often a better choice than foam because its cleans deeply without stripping the skin from its natural oils . It’s lightweight, water -based texture helps remove  dirt and excess oil while keeping the skin balanced, hydrated, and comfortable. Making this ideal for most skin types, especially sensitive, dry, combination, or ance-prone skin. Foam cleansers can feel very “clean” but they are often more drying and may cause irritation or trigger extra oil production over time. Gel cleanser support a healthier skin barrier with everyday use. 

2. Exfoliate – Exfoliating is important because it removes dead skin cells that build up on the surface of your skin, which helps prevent the clogged pores, breakouts, and dullness. Regular exfoliation improves skin texture. promotes cells turnover , and allows your skincare products to absorb more effectively. Every skin types should exfoliate even sensitive or dry skin. Over exfoliating can cause irritation, so consistency and moderation is key for this step. (2-3 a week)

3. Toner – Toner in skincare is used to help rebalance your skin after cleansing by restoring its natural pH level . It removes any leftover residue, refreshes the skin, and prep your face to better absorb serums and moisturizers, helping keeping your complexion calm, balanced, and healthy. 

4. Serums – Serums are concentrated skincare treatments designed to target specific concerns, not all of them should be mixed the same way. Some serums works very well together, while others should not be layered together to avoid irritation or reduced effectiveness. Certain serums are meant for daily use while some should only be use few times a week. Depending on the formula, some serums need time to fully absorb and active – anywhere to 10 mins to an hour before applying the next products. 

5. Moisturizer – Moisturizer is essential step in everybody’s skincare routine because it seals in hydration and help

 protect the skin barrier. The type of moisturizer you use should be chosen based on your skin type and the

 products applied underneath, as some formulas pair better with certain serums. Applying moisturizer at the right

 time helps lock in active ingredients and keeps the skin balanced, bouncy, and healthy

How do you prep your skin for flawless makeup?

Think of your skincare as the layers that you are painting, time is your friendly while applying those layers. Wait about 5-8 mins before applying the next product down, this allows the products to truly penetrate your skin. This allows application process to apply smoothly with out build up before applying.

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