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If you want long-lasting makeup that looks natural and won’t dry out your skin, follow the makeup artist’s rules. We share their professional advice in this article.
Why do you need to prep your skin for makeup?
If the skin is too dry, decorative cosmetics will emphasize fine wrinkles that appear due to lack of moisture (dehydration lines), and bumps like peeling.
On oily skin makeup, as practice shows, lasts no longer than a few hours, and then “floats” along with a layer of foundation, blush and powder.
With dim skin is also a problem: even the most beautiful shades of decorative cosmetics will look pale on it.
Conclusion – the skin of any type needs to be prepared for applying makeup. In this case, it will be more persistent and will not require updating during the day. In addition, on prepared skin – fresh, with a natural blush – the make-up looks natural.
humidification
Makeup artists, who often work on shoots for glossy magazines and on the backstage of fashion shows, say that the most important thing in preparing the skin for makeup is moisturizing.
Val Garland, makeup artist and international makeup director for L’Oreal Paris. © L’Oréal Paris
“The first thing I put on a model’s face is not foundation, but a moisturizing spray or serum, and then cream,” says Val Garland, celebrity makeup artist and international director of make-up at L’Oréal Paris.
Those who are concerned about the condition of the skin around the eyes (for example, it looks dull, tired, with noticeable “crow’s feet”), you can pre-apply eye patches. A hydrogel or woven base impregnated with hyaluronic acid and plant extracts will smooth the skin, give elasticity and radiance.
Dry skin preparation
If you realize that your skin is severely lacking in moisture, start prepping your face for makeup the night before. Use a sheet or cream mask containing moisturizing ingredients (aloe juice, hyaluronic acid). The sleeping pack night mask will work even better, which will restore hydrobalance all night.
Preparing oily skin
“In this case, a proper cleansing and a tonic with a matting effect are a must.
I don’t advise girls with oily skin to ignore toning at all, because this stage helps to balance the pH and reduce the amount of sebum, ”says Val Garland.
Necessary funds
To create the effect of flawless skin, in addition to masks and creams, you will need at least three products.
Primer
The task of the primer (depending on the specific product) is to even out the skin texture, reduce the visibility of pores, and provide a matte effect.
Concealer and corrector
For perfect makeup, you will need a concealer or corrector © L’Oréal Paris
There is a difference between these two products. In short, this is what it is.
Concealer – lighter in texture, designed to give the skin radiance and hide small imperfections. It can be applied over foundation. The palette of shades is only natural.
Concealer – quite dense, less plastic, well masks imperfections like pimples and redness. It must be applied before foundation. As for shades, the corrector can be green, blue, pink, peach, yellow. Why such diversity, we explain here.
Foundation
The foundation is also selected according to the type of skin and in accordance with its condition.
For aging skin dense textures should be avoided so as not to emphasize wrinkles. The most suitable options are fluid and liquid foundations with anti-aging components.
For oily and problematic – it is better to give preference to BB and CC creams: they will make the complexion even, mask imperfections, and provide moisture.
If the skin is normal, without any problems, you should pay attention to cushions and light emulsions. Such products give radiance, moisturize, nourish.
Massage
For non-lazy beauty enthusiasts, makeup artists have reserved another life hack – self-massage.
“You can use special tools like rollerballs. And you can – master the simple movements of lymphatic drainage acupressure, ”recommends Val Garland.
Here is a massage scheme in case you need to get rid of swelling under the eyes.
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Overview of necessary cosmetics
Sheet mask “Moisturizing + Aquabomba” with pomegranate extract, Garnier Contains hyaluronic acid for intense hydration. Pomegranate extract is responsible for antioxidant protection.
Mask for the skin around the eyes in patches Advanced Génifique Light Pearl, Lancôme in just 10 minutes improves the condition of the skin around the eyes: moisturizes, refreshes, reduces the visibility of fine wrinkles and signs of fatigue.
Hyalu B5 La Roche-Posay Concentrated Anti-Wrinkle Serum to improve firmness, tone and elasticity of the skin with madecassoside, two types of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 provides the skin with powerful hydration, works to reduce the signs of aging.
Moisturizing cream for dry and very dry skin of the face and body, CeraVe Hypoallergenic non-comedogenic product with ceramides and hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain moisture and strengthen the hydrolipidic barrier. Non-greasy, non-sticky texture is comfortable to use. Without fragrances.
Cream for the skin around the eyes with avocado oil Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, Kiehl’s Due to the avocado oil in the composition, it guarantees effective hydration. Lightly warm the product in your fingers before applying.
Color-correcting face primer Infaillible Primer, 02, L’Oréal Paris with a “breathing” texture is evenly distributed over the skin, leveling the relief. Green pigments help correct redness and provide an overall refreshing visual effect.