Skincare before makeup
Good makeup starts with proper skin preparation, because no matter how beautiful the final look is, it will not sit well without the right base.
Makeup should only be applied to clean skin, so always begin the routine with cleansing. This removes impurities and excess oil and helps your complexion stay matte for longer. After cleansing, use a toner that tightens the pores and either mattifies or hydrates depending on your skin type. Before applying makeup, use a light day cream. Choose a mattifying gel cream for oily or combination skin and a hydrating formula for dry skin. Heavy rich creams are better left for nighttime even if your skin is dry because makeup can start to slide off after a few hours.
Regular exfoliation is also essential for a flawless finish. Do not skip this step. Two or three times a week is ideal because foundation tends to highlight dry patches made up of dead skin cells.
After your skincare routine, you can move on to primers that help your makeup last longer. Eyeshadow primer is the most useful tool for those with oily or hooded lids. It can keep your eye makeup in place for up to twelve hours and makes the colors appear more vibrant. For the face you can choose from pore smoothing, mattifying, glow enhancing or anti aging primers and the increasingly popular color correcting products can help even out the skin tone as well.
JimJams Beauty offers a wide range of products to support every step of your skincare routine.
