How to Create a Flawless Makeup Base with Skincare
One of the biggest beauty trends for 2024 is clean, dewey makeup – think “no makeup” makeup. We’ve seen this trend come to life throughout 2023 as celebrities and the general public have started to swap out heavy foundations for skin tints, and banded false lashes for lash extensions (book your appointment at Michigan’s best med spa HERE).
Skincare: Why It’s Essential
The key to creating the perfect “no makeup” makeup base isn’t actually the makeup products themselves – it’s the skincare you use each day. Having a high quality, medical grade daily skincare routine will change your makeup and confidence for the better. Medical grade products, unlike drugstore skincare, are clinically tested to provide visible, proven improvements in the skin in just a few weeks!
From the order of your skincare routine to the ingredients in each product you use, every step plays a vital role in how your makeup will set on your skin. In this blog, we’ll give you esthetician-approved
skincare recommendations that can be combined to create the ultimate glowy “no makeup” look.
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The Order of Your Skincare Routine Matters
One of the most important pieces of creating the perfect makeup base is the order in which you apply your skincare in the morning.
Cleanser
Start off by cleansing if you didn’t the night before. Cleansing the skin removes unwanted dirt, debris, and leftover makeup from the day before. Do not over cleanse the skin!
Toner
Follow up your cleanser or start your morning skincare routine with a Hydrating Toner, we recommend PCA Skin’s. Toners remove excess “bad” oils our skin produces, ensuring that your dewy makeup won’t transform into a greasy look as the day progresses.
Moisturizer
The next step in your routine should be moisturizer. Moisturizers create a hydrated, dewy base for your makeup and remaining skincare. This allows makeup to “melt” into your skin, reducing the appearance of pores and a cakey finish. Whether you’re going for a full glam or completely natural look, no one wants their makeup to look heavy or cakey. A pro tip for “no makeup” makeup is to mix bronzing drops, foundation, or a skin tint with your moisturizer in your hands before application. This also warms up the product. Our go-to moisturizer is the SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator. It’s lightweight, but packs tons of hydration deep into the skin.
Serum
Serums are a great step to add into your skincare routine if you have dry skin. Allow your moisturizer to completely sink into your skin before applying to avoid any pilling. The last thing anyone wants is to ruin their makeup by using products that get displaced when other products are layered over them. Apply a dime size amount to the areas that typically get dry throughout the day. We recommend the Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum from PCA Skin. Hyaluronic acid boosts overall hydration.
Tinted SPF
Get the ultimate “no makeup” makeup look by using a tinted moisturizer or SPF instead of a foundation. You can always add additional coverage where needed with a serum concealer! Whether you use a tinted SPF or not, daily sunscreen is essential in protecting yourself from harmful UV sun rays. Rain or shine, daily sunscreen is undoubtedly the most important step in your skincare routine.
We love the Tinted Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF from SkinMedica, the perfect replacement for a heavy foundation. Seamlessly layer concealer, bronzer, blush, and powder on top for a flawless look!
Complete the Look
Once all of your skincare is applied, you’ll be left with a hydrated, smooth base for all of your favorite makeup products! Follow your skincare with primer, complexion products, and a nude eyeshadow. Use mostly cream or liquid products with minimum powder to keep your makeup looking like skin.
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