Washing your face with cold water, applying primer before applying makeup or using the Baking contouring technique, for example, are some important tips that help you achieve beautiful, natural makeup that lasts longer.
Daily facial care, such as applying a toner, a daily cream or applying a moisturizing mask, helps maintain your skin’s youth, leaving it hydrated and silky, while protecting it.
To achieve perfect makeup that lasts all day and looks like it was done by a professional makeup artist, you should apply the following tips:
1. Wash your face with cold water and use a makeup remover wipe
Before starting to apply makeup, it is important to wash your face well with cold water, using little or no soap, and then dry your face well and use a cleansing wipe to remove makeup over your entire face. Micellar Water is also a great option for removing impurities and makeup residue from the skin, find out more in What is Micellar Water and what is it for. This cleansing step is very important to leave the skin clean and free of residue, and is especially important to remove the sebum characteristic of oily or combination skin.
Wash your face well with cold water, using little or no soap
Apply a cleansing wipe over your entire face
2. Apply a toner and a cream
Always using a toner on your face and a cream suitable for your skin type, such as a cream for oily, dry or combination skin, is also very important for your skin, as it will hydrate and protect your face.
Furthermore, using a daily cream with a sun protection factor is also an excellent option, as it not only keeps your skin hydrated, but also protects it from the sun’s rays.
Apply a moisturizing cream and toner to your face
3. Apply a primer to your face
Before starting your makeup, you should always apply a specific product called a primer, a product that should be applied like a cream and will help your makeup stay on better and last longer.
The primer should be chosen according to the effect you need, whether it is for pores or oiliness for example and, in cases of combination skin, you should apply the primer especially to areas of the face that have greater oiliness, such as the forehead, nose , chin or eyes, for example.
4. Use the Baking Contour Technique
For your makeup to have a perfect finish, without creases, open pores or product accumulation in fine lines, you must use a contouring technique called Baking, which consists of leaving the powder loose on the makeup. In addition to helping makeup last longer, this technique can also be used to help slim and brighten the face, leaving cheekbones more defined and giving makeup a natural appearance.
Apply a liquid or cream dark circles concealer
To perform this technique, you must apply a concealer, liquid or cream, to the area below the eyes and over it you must apply a very generous amount of compact powder using a brush or sponge, leaving it to act for around 5 to 10 minutes. After this time, you must remove excess powder with the help of a brush or sponge with a rounded tip and continue with the rest of the makeup.
Apply compact powder over the concealer and leave to act for 5 minutes
This technique should be done after applying the cream and primer, and can also be used on other areas of the face, such as the forehead, nose and chin, for example, to help makeup stay better in areas that are generally oily. Furthermore, it can also be used on the eyelids to help the shadow stay on better and last longer.
5. Finish your makeup with a setting spray
When finishing your makeup, you should apply a makeup setting spray, a product that helps makeup stay on your face, making it last longer and stay beautiful throughout the day. Thermal Water is a product that when applied at the end helps to set makeup, find out more about this product in What is Thermal Water and what is it for.
These tips are very simple and easy to follow, and they will help ensure a good final result, helping your makeup last all day, without weighing it down.
Exfoliating your face should be part of your weekly routine, as it cleanses the skin’s surface, removing impurities and dead cells, which restores the skin’s luminosity and healthy appearance.
Furthermore, it is important not to forget that the hygiene of makeup tools, such as brushes and sponges, for example, is very important, and it is recommended that you wash and disinfect these accessories regularly to eliminate residue and bacteria.
