Beauty & Health

The key to a successful makeup is in the proper preparation of the skin for applying cosmetics, and it is exactly what affects the durability of the makeup. After all, even the best primer cannot insure you against uneven coverage and floated makeup if you miss some important rules prior to that. The Fashiongton Post will advise you today what to apply, so your makeup would look just perfect!

Step 1: Cleansing

Facial cleansing before makeup is a step that should not be skipped. Start with your favorite gel or milk to remove excess grease and dust from the surface of the skin. If your dermis is prone to oiliness, choose a mild cleanser that controls the production of sebum and delicately exfoliates. For dry epidermis, opt for moisturizing formulas based on hyaluronic acid, honey and lipids (fatty acids).

Step 2: Toning

The next step after cleansing should be toner. It will help remove any remaining dirt from the surface of the skin, as well as soothe, soften and refresh it. The Fashiongton Post recommends choosing liquids without alcohol, not to provoke peeling and irritation, which can reduce all your efforts to nothing. Ideally, this rule should apply to all skin types, especially sensitive skin. For dry skin, it is also important to choose products with nourishing and moisturizing components that will restore its water balance.

Step 3: Moisturizing

The next step is the most important for the final result, so make sure you choose the right product for your skin type. For oily skin, it is best to use light oil-free formulas with a conditioning effect, while for dry skin — thicker and deeper moisturizing consistencies are more suitable. At this stage, it is also important not to forget about sunscreen. Feel free to use a daily moisturizer with SPF or apply protection in a separate layer on top of the moisturizer.

Step 4: Lip Scrub

You can skip this step if you are not going to apply lipstick, but it will never be superfluous for your lips. Lipsticks (especially matte or bright shades) usually emphasize any cracks, peeling or skin imperfections, so a lip scrub could help to avoid it.

Step 5: Makeup Base

The final step in preparing for your makeup will be a facial primer, which should also match the type and needs of your skin. For example, if there are red spots or rashes on the face, the green base will block them well. For skin with uneven, bumpy areas or wrinkles, a transparent silicone primer will work. It will fill in thin lines, smooth the surface of the skin and prepare it for applying tone. The primer can be applied both over the entire face, and locally on problem areas, as well as under the lipstick or the eye shadows.