Preparing the skin before applying powerful makeup is the main key to success for a professional result. No matter how good products you use, no matter how hard and hard you put into it. Even, no matter how good your technique is. Without a good foundation it is impossible to get a good result. So it is necessary to prepare the skin to start from a perfect canvas before starting.
Now that we are once again about to celebrate Christmas parties, full of family events, company dinners and outings with friends, it is time to go with everything with makeup. There is no better time or occasion that allows you to express more with the art of makeup. Therefore, it is the best time to learn to prepare the skin to achieve a makeup like that of a professional.
Why do you have to prepare the skin?
If you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense, as explained by the professionals of the skin care and cosmetics. Facial skin is already extremely delicate. But in addition, every day dust, pollution and external agents that cause various skin disorders. If you are going to do makeup, especially a heavy one, it is essential to remove all those agents that accumulate on the skin.
First, because if you don't you run the risk that the skin will suffer, not perspire and fill with dirt. What turns into pores, pimples, blackheads, redness and all kinds of problems. Second, makeup and all the products you apply will not be well incorporated into the skin. So instead of have better looking skin, you will wear a mask-like layer where you can see each of the imperfections.
How to prepare the skin before makeup
The first step in preparing the skin before starting makeup work is cleaning. Even if you don't wear makeup, even if you just got up and even if you just got out of the shower. Cosmetic products are the ones that will really help you to properly cleanse your skin. Thus, the first step is to use a cleaning product facial. Massage the skin very well so that you can remove dirt, dead skin, sweat, etc.
The next step is to apply a toner without alcohol. Although today it is a product that is used less and less, it is still essential for skin care. The tonic is the one that allows to close the pores of the skin and with this, it prevents dirt from entering and the formation of pimples, blackheads or pimples. In addition, the toner balances the pH of the skin and hydrates it.
Next it is time to hydrate the skin, an essential step since without it, the skin will crack as soon as you apply makeup base or powder products. Use a serum first and after, apply a good moisturizer, in addition to the eye contour. Massage the skin very well and wait for them to be completely absorbed before starting to apply makeup.
Now that we have our skin well prepared and hydrated, it is time to apply cosmetics. But don't forget two products that will help you achieve a professional and long-lasting result. When you are going to do a powerful makeup, you should apply a primer both on the face and a specific one for the eyes. These products help to even out skin tone, in addition, they fix the products better.
Lastly, once you have your makeup completely finished, finish by applying a setting spray. With this step, you add freshness to the skin after all the products that have been applied. It also acts as a fixative, which helps keep everything in place for many hours. Which is great since, if you do a spectacular makeup, that less lasts all night.