Makeup is not just about applying your makeup products on your skin; skin prep is equally important. There is a huge difference between a person who prepped their skin before applying makeup and those who don't.
How to prep your skin for a flawless makeup
When skin isn’t prepped properly, the consequence is makeup doesn’t last long, and it ends up looking blotchy.
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Here’s how to properly prep your skin before applying makeup.
Cleanse
You can’t do makeup on dirty skin, and it’s not about washing your face and using baby wipes: you have to use a cleanser like micellar water before you begin.
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Exfoliate
Then the next step is to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliation opens up your pores by unearthing dead cells.
Tone
A toner sets the mood for your next step, which is moisturizing. It’s a pre-moisturizer and helps your skin to be fresh and not dry.
Moisturize
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Moisturizing is the next step. Applying moisturizer to your face will help your skin absorb whatever products you are using better.
Primer
Without a primer, your makeup won’t look so good or last for a long time, that’s why a primer is an indispensable part of your makeup routine.
Lip primer
You also have to prime your lips when you apply makeup; if your lips aren’t prepped properly they look dry and scaly. To have luscious lips, you must prep your lips.
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