Makeup application is often down to personal preference in terms of the style someone is aiming for, the use of colour and whether the aim is to enhance a natural look or create something bold and stylish.
However, there are some core principles that everyone can apply that can help enhance your products, get a bolder look for less, ensure your products last longer and will not affect your skincare routine.
Moisturise
If you want to have a glowing makeup base, you are going to need to moisturise, and not just because it is good for your skin.
Moisturised skin helps your makeup sit better, last longer and look better, and even if you have oily skin you will need to moisturise.
For the best results, leave your moisturiser on for ten minutes before you apply your makeup, as this will allow it to settle onto your skin.
Choose A Base That Fits Your Skin
There are generally five types of skin people have;
• Normal – Not too dry nor too oily.
• Dry – Skin that easily cracks or gets irritated.
• Oily – Skin with enlarged pores and shiny complexion.
• Combination – Oily in parts, but dry or normal in others.
• Sensitive – Typically caused by a bad reaction to a product, it can look and feel red, inflamed and itchy.
Choosing the right primer for the skin is key to getting the best look. For example, if you have particularly oily skin, a primer with a silicone base can help to maintain your look for longer.
Apply your primer, before your foundation but after your moisturising routine.
Less Is More With Foundation
A common mistake we make with foundation is treating it like concealer and applying more to hide any blemishes.
In actuality, your foundation is only there to even out your skin tone and is best applied in small amounts with a damp beauty blender.