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Must-Haves Before Makeup: Skin Prep for That Flawless Base
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items If you want your makeup to sit like a dream and last all day, skin prep is EVERYTHING. These are my ride-or-die products that smooth, hydrate, and make my skin feel like glass before I even touch foundation. Trust me your makeup will thank you later.
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Skin prep
Super lightweight essence that gives your skin that juicy, glowy, bouncy vibe—perfect for layering.
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - 100ml for sale online
My go-to for calming the skin and adding that extra boost of moisture—especially when my skin feels sensitive or dry.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose ...
Plumps and hydrates like crazy, and it sinks right in—makes your skin feel fresh and prepped for anything.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
A classic. Moisturizer and primer in one. Gives your skin that creamy, healthy base that makes any foundation glide on perfectly.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser 75ml
Affordable, sticky in a good way, and gives your makeup something to really hold on to. I use it almost every day.
Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide
If you want to look like you glow from within, this is it. It hydrates and leaves the skin glossy without being greasy.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Don’t forget the lips! This one’s thick, hydrating, and makes every lip product apply 10x better.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
Gentle, non-stripping cleanser that keeps your skin soft and clean without that tight, dry feeling.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin 236ml
Skin Prep Tools
Instant de-puffing, tightens the skin, and wakes me up like a cold splash—obsessed!
Face Roller by Revlon, Oily Skin Control for Face Makeup, Oil Absorbing, Volcani
I use this for lymphatic drainage, to calm redness and help my serums sink in better. Plus, it feels super relaxing.
Jade Roller
These are silicone reusable patches you pair with any eye cream or serum. They lock in hydration and make under eyes smooth AF.
Forever Eye Mask | The Original Reusable Silicone Gel Eye Pads
This little kit includes a facial brush, spatula, and roller—perfect for hygienic application and extra glow-up steps.
Real Techniques Prep & Prime Set