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how to skin prep for makeup like a pro 💄
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If you want your makeup to sit flawlessly on your skin, you should give it a good prep before applying any makeup 💄
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Toner
 
Serum
 
Moisturizer 🧴
 
SPF 🧴
 
blur primer

Toner

We need this to eat away dead skin cells so the skin is as smooth as possible ✍🏻
 
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This is one of the greatest toners I’ve ever tried. It takes all the dead skin cells off! Not for an everyday use though 🙏🏻
Vinopure Pore Minimizing Salicylic Acid Toner | CAUDALIE®
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This one is super gentle and can be used everyday !
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | Paula's Choice
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Serum

Applying a thin layer of moisture which will boost your glow and help soften the skin ✍🏻
 
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Makes your skin so glowy and soft!
Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is 62x more effective than ...
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this has been so hyped for a reason! Must try!
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops - Glow Recipe
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This is probably my most used hydrator ever! It makes your skin so glowy and soft! My clients adore this one and so do I 🫦
Hada Labo Premium Lotion Intense 7x HA Super Deep ...
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Moisturizer 🧴

To help deeply moisturize the skin for a smoother foundation application ✍🏻
 
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My number one when it comes to moisturizers! I use it everyday and it makes my skin look so healthy and glowy! It’s super affordable/ for everyone’s pocket. A must have!
Lait-Crème Concentré - Daily Face and Body Cream
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A little bit pricey but totally worth it !
The Dewy Skin Cream Rich Line-Plumping Moisturizer - Tatcha
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Instantly doubles skin’s hydration!
Moisturizers for Dewy, Healthy Skin | OLEHENRIKSEN Skincare
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Light on the skin, makes your skin shiny and hydrated. I recommend using this everyday, not only before applying makeup !
3.52 oz Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream - COSRX
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SPF 🧴

To help protect skin from uv damage ✍🏻
 
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Invisible poreless primer 🫦
Spf Primer: Invisible Uv Flawless Poreless Primer
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One of my all time favorites!
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-50
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blur primer

This helps soften the appearance of texture and helps airbrush the skin ✍🏻
 
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Waterproof, sweat proof, matte, blures everything it’s supposed to!
Secure the Blur Makeup Magnet Primer - ONE/SIZE by Patrick ...
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Couldn’t recommend this enough
NARS Primers - Light Optimizing, Refining, Pore Perfector
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Absolute drugstore favorite! Works almost as well as HE!
Plump Right Back Face Primer Serum - NYX Cosmetics
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amazing for large pores
Poreless Putty Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics
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