The  most important part to focus on while prep the skin is to clean the face, exfoliate and moisturize the skin to help remove dirt, excess oil, and another impurity. These 3 steps will create a smoother canvas to work with and in turn, will leave the make- up look natural and it will definitely be worth it. So prepping is the most important step before applying any makeup product. Ishikka Jolly- Makeup Artist in Gurgaon has a beauty tip to share with you all on prepping the skin before you put any of the make-up on.  So let see further on this blog.

 Cleanse the Face

             Before putting on any make–up, it is best to just cleanse the face with a gentle cleanser before applying any make –up as this will remove the excess oils and dirt without irritating the skin. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to keep away from cleansers that include glycolic acid as it may induce redness and irritation. Further, one can look for a Ph- balanced cleanser, the lower the pH the more acidic it is. If you have acne-prone skin look for a cleanser that is slightly more acidic as it will help to clear the bacteria. These steps will ensure that your make-up goes on evenly and stays throughout the day. This is the best thing to prep the skin before applying any make-up.

 Icing with the ice cube

             So you might think how weird it is to start with but this will really help in reducing the swollen face and what one needs to do is to put the Ice cube on the cloth and fold it nicely and tap it nicely on the area of your face to produce effective blood circulation to the face, reducing pores, and yes of course to eliminate Puffy eyes, this makeup tips will also create a smoother canvas for the foundation.

 Hydrating Skin with the cream

             Once it’s done with Icing on your face, it’s time to hydrate it with the moisturizer. A good moisturizer will brighten up the skin and makes the foundation and concealer application much easier and help it stays more longer.

 Exfoliating the Skin

             Next is to exfoliate the skin, what you need to do here is to choose a daily exfoliator scrub with tiny granules, don’t go with the rough and irregular ingredients as it could tear your skin and make it excessively dry. Then after exfoliating the skin clean well with lukewarm water so that the makeup does not thicken when applied and Yes! Do not forget to exfoliate the neck.

 Why primer is needed

            Applying primer on the face will not only add smoothness to the face but will also help in filling in any creases or large pores. It blurs out the blemishes and adds extra moisture to the skin where it helps repel the water so that any make–up that layered on top looks perfect all day through hot or cold temperatures. Applying a Primer will not only give an effective makeup look it will also make it long-lasting so don’t skip this step if you want flawless gorgeous looks. 

Scrub the Lips

            Want your lips to look softer and smoother, you can scrub the lips with sugar, cinnamon, or toothbrush and apply an emollient as you can apply raw honey, oil so as to make your lips looks smoother. This is the preparation one needs to do for the lips before applying any lipstick on your lips.

 Using of an Eye Cream: Applying an eye cream will help in adding a touch of luminosity before applying primer or any makeup for the eyes. So better to prepare for a better outlook when you have figure out to have a long-lasting make –up.

 Nice Massage on the Face: This will effectively boost out blood circulation and will make the skin look more radiant and effective. Massage in the circular motion around the area of the face will also help to lift and tone the face. So you can pamper yourself too in the Spa at least once or twice if you want to get that radiant look. This will effectively boost up the skin while preparing it before applying any make-up.

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