Hey lovelies! Welcome back to my blog. Today we’ll be talking about how important it is to have a good pre-makeup skincare routine for a flawless makeup look. Yes, you read that right! It is indeed very important to have a strong pre-makeup skincare game for your makeup to turn out good. It is something that you have to adopt and never neglect it again. It’s been quite sometime that beauty experts have been emphasising on the importance of skincare. So, let’s see what our 5 pre-makeup skincare routine steps are :-
1. Cleanser
Invest in a good, yet gentle cleanser. You want your face to be absolutely clean before you put any makeup on it. You need to cleanse your skin with a facial cleanser that suits your skin. Always do a patch test before applying anything on your face. You have to make sure that it is gentle, otherwise it will rip your face off all its oil and goodness and leave you with a red bumpy skin.
2. Toner
A gentle toner helps you to prep your skin and also gives it that hydration that it needs. I strongly recommend you to use a toner because they seep deep into your skin, clear your pores and also helps in tightening them. To start with , a very gentle and natural toner is rose water, it is beneficial for the skin as well.
3. Moisturiser and Sunblock
Moisturising your skin is the most important part. Makeup products have the tendency of leaving your face dry and it starts to look ashy if you didn’t moisturise your face well. Therefore moisturise your skin well. Go for a light weight moisturiser so that it doesn’t leave your skin looking oily after using it, also use it in moderation. After you’re done moisturising your skin, apply your favourite sunblock to protect yourself from the harmful UV radiations of The Sun. Go for the one that has a higher SPF protection.
4. Lip Balm
Always apply a lip balm during your pre-makeup skincare routine. Lips tend to get dry because of heat, lipsticks etc.So at all times keep your lips hydrated. I’ll suggest to keep a tinted lip balm in your bag at all times. But before you apply your lipstick make sure your lips are hydrated well ,otherwise chapped lips will start ripping your lipstick apart and trust me it doesn’t look good. Apply a good layer of lip balm and let it sit for a while, then apply your lipstick.
5. Primer
A primer will help you achieve a smooth canvas by blurring your pores and filling them in and your foundation will blend in flawlessly. It also makes sure that your makeup stays in place throughout the day. Go for a nice light weight primer so that it doesn’t clash with your makeup.
Few things that you should consider :- Always do a patch test before applying any product onto your skin. If you have acne prone or sensitive skin or if you have any skin allergies, it is best for you to consult your dermatologist before investing in these products.
It is advised to use a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week on your face.Just remember don’t exfoliate too hard otherwise it will leave red bumps on your skin. Also exfoliate your lips once a week to get rid of dry dead skin on it.
What might work for someone, may not work for you, therefore do your full research before applying anything on your skin because precaution is better than cure.
That’s it for today, and I’ll see you all in the next blog <3.
Ose Tara
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