Tutorial : How to prep your skin before makeup

Photo : Olivier Sarrant

Photo : Olivier Sarrant

Why you should prep your skin before makeup 

Skin prep is the number 1 step in doing your makeup

When doing makeup on the ladies that I work with, skin prep is always the first step in the process.

Skin prep means giving the skin what it needs so that my “canvas” is ready to receive the makeup application.

The skin reacts differently when it is taken care of, it looks smoother and the makeup will stay on longer.

This is the reason you should not skip this step.

How to prep your skin before makeup

Cleansing, hydrating…

Here are the several steps of my skin prep :

  • cleasing

  • hydrating

  • serum application

  • day-cream or face oil

  • translucent powder

The list seems long but it really easy.

These are the steps I recommend to follow before a makeup application and even when you are not wearing makeup (minus the translucent powder).

If you follow these steps, you will notice a natural glow in your skin. You just have to use the right products that match your skin type.

After the theory, let’s go for the pratical part.

Have a look at this quick tutorial :

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Yours in beauty,

Francine O.