How I prep and set my make-up
By SugarPlumPosts - 13:14
The
key to a flawless foundation application is usually down to how you
prep your skin. Preparing the skin ensures that it is well
moisturised and smooth so that the foundation glides on rather than
sticking to dry areas and creating a 'caked' base. Also, if you have
rather large pores it can be useful to use a silicone primer to mask
the pores so that the foundation covers them rather than defines
them. Here's what I use or have used.
MOISTURISERS
First
I moisturise my face to make sure there are no dry patches. This
ensures that the skin is full of moisture and so the foundation will
smooth over the face evenly and not cling to any dry areas. I prefer
to use a moisturiser with SPF for extra protection against UV rays
which can be damaging to the skin.
I
love this moisturiser. It has an SPF of 15 so it's great for every
day use. My skin is notably smoother after application and it sinks
in very quickly so you can apply make-up on top straight away. It
smells really good (as does everything in the Body Shop...). This is
my favourite moisturiser to use before applying make-up.
I
love Simple products. The smell is really inoffensive and the
products are cheap and actually work. This moisturiser is amazing as
a daily moisturiser (whether you're wearing make up or not) as it has
a high SPF factor and makes the skin supple and smooth.
I
have been using E4 Cream well.... all my life haha. It is a staple in
most people's homes and is a cheap and effective daily moisturiser.
It may not be a luxurious product but it certainly does the job.
PRIMERS
I
like to use a primer to mask pores and smooth the skin even more. I
usually only use it in my T zone where I have the most pores.
I
had a small sample bottle of this miracle stuff in a little gift set
my friend (thanks Emma!) got me for Christmas. I absolutely loved it
while I had it. You only need a tinnie tiny bit and it covers the
main areas. It covers pores extremely well whilst smoothing the skin
ready for foundation. The only downside to this product is that the
full thing is extremely expensive. I'm not sure I'd buy it full price
anytime soon.
As
a cheap alternative this one is brilliant. I work a little bit of it
into my T zone after I've moisturised and it makes the skin feel
really smooth and silky. It's a clear solution so it doesn't matter
too much if you accidently use too much!
FOUNDATION
As
stated in my drugstore/cheaper foundations post
this is my favourite foundation at the moment. It is a light foundation that covers really well and it is the only super fair shade which suits my skin. Read my post HERE to
find out what other foundations I love and more about why I love this foundation.
SETTING
SPRAY
I
use this after all my make-up has been applied to set it all in
place. A few light sprays do the trick and it smells of aloe vera
which is also very cooling.
What are you favourite products to prime and set your make-up?
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