These Are the Essential Products That Will Prep Your Skin For Makeup
How you prepare your face for makeup is almost as important as the products and techniques you use with it. If you skip getting your skin ready properly, your foundation, eye shadow, or lipstick may not last as long as it would have if you took adding a few more minutes to your routine.
Luckily, we have you covered. We've rounded up a quick few steps that will prepare your skin for makeup properly. Whether you want to look your best for a special occasion or your beauty routine is your self-care ritual, these steps go the extra mile to keep you looking great.
Check out the best prep products, ahead.
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Roll Away Puffiness
Use a face roller like the ReFa Caxa Ray Facial Roller Tool ($280) to get rid of morning puffiness and fluid in your face. After a quick massage, you'll look more awake and toned.
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Sooth Your Under Eyes
Hydrate and take down morning swelling with the Patchology Moodpatch Eye Gel Mask ($15). Plus, the green tea variety contains caffeine for an added dose of firmness.
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Smooth Out Your Lips
Applying lipstick or gloss over dry lips creates a mess. Using the Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Smooth Sugar Lip Scrub ($22) before applying color will ensure you have a smooth and hydrated foundation for your look.
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Create an Even Canvas
To fill in the appearance of pores and gloss over dry patches, press your finger into the E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer ($8), and spread the product across your face. It creates a silky smooth base for makeup.
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Create a Long-Lasting Base For Eyes
Cover blue and purple tones on your eyelids and ensure your liner or eye shadow stay put by prepping your skin with the Milani Eyeshadow Primer ($6). Your shadow won't crease, budge, or smear all day.
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