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SKIN PREP - safe options
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items These are products that are good to use in the days and nights leading up to makeup application, to prepare the skin, prevent dryness and flaking, and provide additional cleansing and hydration.
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In the Days Leading Up to Makeup
On Makeup Day
In the Days Leading Up to Makeup
Masks are usually a good choice, the question is what you need them for. Read the suggestions and assess. It’s best to have one 'stronger' mask that will help cleanse the skin, and one hydrating mask to restore moisture.
Apply it to dry skin, wait for it to dry, and rinse off. Your skin feels more purified, mattified, with a very pleasant sensation both visually and to the touch.
The POREfessional Deep Retreat Clay Mask | Benefit
It can wipe away the past and the ex-husband, it's that strong and effective. Use it less frequently, but you can continue for months. After use, it requires a richer cream, but it works well and is worth having.
Origins Clear Improvement Mask - Ulta Beauty - Target
It’s not harsh, but it’s an effective mask. After washing it off with lukewarm water, it smooths the face as it thoroughly cleanses and retextures. If you had to choose just one Origins product, this would be the one when it comes to masks.
Original Skin™ Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay | Origins
You can apply this product generously before bed. The skin will absorb as much as it needs. A lovely, comfortable, and fragrant treatment that restores moisture to the skin. Safe for sensitive skin as well.
LANEIGE | Water Sleeping Mask
For those who like to see instant results, while knowing they’ve used a quality formula, this is great. Feel free to apply more to your face.
Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Face
It heals cracks on the lips. Apply generously, sleep on it, and in the morning, just wipe off the flakes with a towel. You can apply it over lipstick during the day or use it on its own, your lips will look beautiful and fuller.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask: Nourish, Hydrate, Vitamin …
On Makeup Day
I'm giving you more options. These are quite safe products, but maybe you lean more towards one brand or trust it more for some reason. Each product is genuinely of high quality on its own and serves as a great base for makeup. Take a look and briefl...
I apply the essence after cleansing. I press it into my skin with my palms. It instantly refreshes my face and gives me a feeling of freshness and suppleness.
Capture Totale Intensive Essence Lotion - DIOR
The serum has an interesting formula that adheres to the skin. At first glance, it feels slightly sticky, and it is to some extent. However, it blends beautifully with the skin, works well with almost every cream I apply, but the best part is – makeu...
Capture Totale Age-Defying Firming Skincare
➖Concentrated care ➖Instant plumping effect (the criterion for most who want to look fresh) ➖Hydrates, makes the skin smooth, soft, and firm ➖Comfortable, fast-absorbing It’s a great base for practically everyone, but mature skin absolutely loves it....
Advanced Night Repair Serum | Estée Lauder
An excellent serum that dry skin will especially appreciate. Please note that it comes in new packaging, but it's still the same great product.
Clarins | Double Serum
The safest option in the world. Glides perfectly and keeps skin hydrated.
Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane | Face Cream | Kiehl's
This formula 'works on its own' for every makeup artist. When you need a cream that will work with almost any foundation – this is the one. You have enough time to massage it in because it’s so creamy and gentle.
Lait Crème Concentré - #1 Moisturizer | Embryolisse USA
It smells like a citrus refresh, packed with vitamin C and niacinamide, and feels very pleasant on the skin. Just make sure not to overdo it with the amount – there’s no need to.
Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer | Ole Henriksen