Prepping Your Skin Before Makeup: How to Do It Right?

Want your makeup to be flawless? You need to prep your skin properly. 

Like everything else, prepping also has a right way. Proper skin prep not only makes your makeup look amazing, but it also helps makeup last all day.

Let’s walk through four simple steps (and some handy products) to get your skin ready for makeup.

Step 1: Cleanse Your Skin

It goes without saying that our skin accumulates dirt and impurities throughout the day. Who would want to apply makeup over dirt? So, flushing them out before applying makeup is a must.
And nothing is better than using a cleanser here. 

Steps:
1. Wet your face and apply a small amount of cleanser.
2. Gently massage it into your skin in circular motions.
3. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Recommended Product: Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful™ Cica Gel Cleanser
 

The Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Gel Cleanser is a gentle vegan-certified facial cleanser designed for sensitive skin. 

On the one hand, it calms irritated skin and on the other, it helps remove impurities, dirt, and excess oil.

It does a fantastic job of nourishing and soothing the skin as well, all thanks to its natural ingredients.

How it works:

Centella Asiatica Extract: Soothes and calms irritated skin.
8-Relieful Complex: This is a blend of eight oriental herbs that nourish your skin and promote overall skin health.
pH-Balanced Formula: Control the skin’s natural balance. Also, provides a deep cleanse.

Step 2: Hydrate with a Sheet Mask

Now that your skin is clean from the cleanser, it’s important to hydrate it to maintain its moisture barrier and prevent dryness; using a face mask not only helps to hydrate your skin but also gives it a plump, glowing appearance.

Here’s how to make the most of it:

1. Place the mask on your face, making sure it aligns with your face
2. Let it sit for 10–20 minutes.
3. Once the time’s up, gently remove the mask and pat any leftover essence into your skin.

Recommended Product: Dewytree Pick And Quick 2 Weeks Nourishing Mask

The Dewytree Pick Nourishing Mask is excellent for deep hydration. It’s packed with nourishing ingredients like avocado extract and peptides which help in improving skin elasticity and give you a radiant, youthful glow.

How it works:
Avocado Extract: Helps nourish and hydrate the skin due to its mineral-rich composition.
Peptides: Improves skin elasticity and firmness leading to youthful and resilient skin.

Here is what one of our customers has to say:

Step 3: Moisturize

Now, your skin is all hydrated and you have to lock in the hydration. Here is where moisturizing lends a hand. 

Moisturizing is vital for sealing in hydration and creating a protective barrier on your skin. This in turn helps makeup last throughout the day. 

Here’s what you have to do. 

1. Choose one that matches your skin type.
2. Apply a small amount of moisturizer to your fingertips and dot it on your forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose.
3. Gently massage the moisturizer into your skin using upward strokes.
4. Pay extra attention to dry or tight areas to ensure full hydration.

Recommended Product: PureAm Authentic Barrier Cream Balm

This balm is a multi-functional Korean moisturizer that helps to hydrate, nourish, and strengthen the skin barrier. That’s not all, it’s perfect for daily use since it contains a rich yet lightweight formula. 

How It Works:

Vegan Ceramides and Organic Glycerin: Dives into 10 layers of skin to form a protective barrier and lock in moisture.

Alpha Bisabolol: Offers medicinal benefits, helps brighten the skin and reduces hyperpigmentation.

Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic Acid: Provides intense moisture and plump the skin for a youthful glow.

Read what one of our customers has to say:

Step 4 – The Final Step: Apply CC Cream with SPF

This final step serves multiple purposes - it hydrates, evens out skin tone, provides sun protection, and creates an ideal base for makeup application. 

1. Ensure moisturizer absorption: Make sure your moisturizer has fully absorbed into your skin.

2. Apply CC cream: Dispense an appropriate amount of CC cream onto your palm or fingertips, then dot it across your forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose.

3. Blend thoroughly: Use clean fingers or a makeup sponge to blend the CC cream until you achieve even coverage.

Recommended Product: Thank You Farmer Be Beautiful CC Cream SPF30 PA++

The Thank You Farmer Be Beautiful Luminous CC Cream SPF 30 PA++ is a multi-functional CC cream that enhances your complexion by delivering a luminous glow.

This also comes bundled with sun protection, anti-ageing benefits and hydration. 

If you have dark spots or wrinkles, your cabinet must have this cream!

How It Works:

Vitamin E: Hydrates the skin for long-lasting moisture.
Micro-pearl Shimmer Technology: Creates a soft, glowing finish.
Shea Butter: Locks in moisture and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
SPF 30 PA++: Protects against harmful UV rays.

The Bottom Line

So, long story short, your make-up can last long provided you prep your skin. And, the steps we have mentioned in this blog–cleansing, hydrating, moisturizing and applying CC cream–are the right way to get your skin ready for makeup. Also, don’t forget to use the Korean products we have recommended for each step to effectively prep your skin. 

Korean skincare products’ science-backed and natural ingredients make them special. So, if you want more skincare products, don’t miss out on the Korean products we have at Skin Bae. We have an extensive collection including sunscreens, cleansers, toners moisturizers and more. Check out the collection now.