What should you put on before applying makeup?

Makeup has become a necessity for girls, but different people have different makeup techniques. They all use cosmetics such as foundation, cushion, eyebrow pencil, and lipstick, but the effects are vastly different. This is because the preparation before applying makeup is not done well. Many people find that their faces are caked with powder, not sticking to the surface, not colored, and not lasting long after putting on makeup. This is because they did not do it well before putting on makeup. For example, body foundation and skin care products should actually be applied before putting on makeup. Next, let me introduce the steps before putting on makeup.

The first step, cleansing products

Before skin care, cleaning is always the first step. Don't underestimate cleaning, it is very important!

Part 2: Makeup Water

The function of toner is to cleanse again to restore the pH value of the skin surface and to condition the stratum corneum so that the skin can absorb better and prepare for the use of skin care products. Yi Yi recommends using astringent for oily skin, toner for healthy skin, softener for dry skin, astringent for the T-zone of combination skin, and sensitive water or repair water for sensitive skin.

Part 3: Essence

The function of the base fluid is to increase the absorption of subsequent products. It should be used after toner and before essence/cream. The nutrients in the essence can activate cells, repair cells, increase cell vitality and defense capabilities, and play a repair and introduction function; at the same time, most of them contain both hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients, which can break down the moisture and oil in skin care products at the same time, so that they can be better absorbed by the skin; they are also combined with ingredients that soften and moisturize cuticles, making it easier for the stratum corneum to absorb subsequent care ingredients.

As a reminder, not everyone needs to use a base lotion! If your skin is very healthy and absorbs the product well, you can skip this step. But if you feel that your skin is sensitive, or essences, creams, etc. are not easily absorbed, then you should really add a base lotion to use with other skin care products ~ to improve the sensitivity of your skin. Secondly, it can increase the effectiveness of essence and cream. Make your skin care journey more effective!

Step 4: Eye Cream

I usually apply eye cream after water and before lotion, but the order doesn’t really matter. Because eye cream is only applied around the eyes, while lotions and face creams need to be avoided around the eyes. The usage range of the two does not overlap, so just apply them in the order that everyone is used to.

Step 5: Essence

Essences generally have a higher concentration of active ingredients and can enhance special care functions, allowing the skin to achieve more obvious skin care effects. The molecules of essence are relatively small and should be used before lotion and cream, otherwise the skin cannot absorb the essence well. At the same time, the essence should also follow the principles of anti-aging - whitening - moisturizing, and use the essence correctly according to the procedures.

Step 6: Lotion or cream

After using the essence, you can apply lotion or cream. If you have oily skin, you can only use lotion. If you have dry skin, you can use cream. Emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsifier with a large water content, which can replenish moisture to the skin. It also contains a small amount of oil, which can moisturize the skin. Lotion has three functions: removing dirt, replenishing moisture, and supplementing nutrition. Facial cream is the most important step in basic skin care. The whitening, anti-aging and other effective ingredients in the facial cream can be better absorbed by the skin, so it is very important to have a good facial cream!

Step 7: Sunscreen/isolation cream (with sun protection function)

Sunscreen is the last step in skin care. Be sure to remember to use it and do a good job of protecting your skin. For daily work, SPF15 sunscreen products are generally sufficient. In summer, we can consider using SPF30, but if you are going to the beach or outdoors, SPF50 is recommended. When the ultraviolet rays are not strong, you can also use a primer with sun protection function. If you want to apply both sunscreen and isolation cream, which one should you apply first? Yiyi recommends applying sunscreen first and then isolation cream. Because most sunscreens are chemical sunscreens and need to penetrate the skin to be effective. If you apply primer first, the effect of sunscreen will be weakened.

Step 8: CC Cream

CC cream combines isolation, sunscreen and foundation into one. It has the functions of concealing blemishes, adjusting skin tone, sun protection and refining pores. It has a light texture and can easily create a nude makeup effect. It should be applied after sunscreen or isolation cream.