Makeup artists have a not-so-secret trick to making makeup look better: Apply a mask or hydrating skincare before. This allows cosmetics to go on more smoothly and evenly (and hence faster), so much so that you can actually skimp on the amount of makeup used. Here are our recommendations.
Makeup artists have a not-so-secret trick to making makeup look better: Apply a mask or hydrating skincare before. This allows cosmetics to go on more smoothly and evenly (and hence faster), so much so that you can actually skimp on the amount of makeup used. Here are our recommendations.
Using an oil like La Mer’s The Renewal Oil ($390), or lotion essence like Cosme Decorte’s Liposome Treatment Liquid ($157) won’t just help the rest of your skincare to penetrate better. They also drench skin with moisture so makeup will glide on evenly.
For a big night out, use the one-step wash-off Sisley Radiant Glow Express Mask ($138) before applying your foundation. In just three to five minutes, this cleansing clay mask will leave skin feeling softer, as well as brighten and help eliminate impurities.
Why Cle de Peau Beaute’s Illuminating Concentrate ($190 for a box of six) is better than a hydrating sheet mask? In addition to a sheet mask, it also contains a lotion and serum, so it can pretty much replace your skincare routine. By helping to gently exfoliate, soften and brighten, it makes skin look instantly more youthful. Isn’t that the best base for makeup?
A no-fuss sheet mask like Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Mask ($72 for a box of five) is a godsend for anyone who’s strapped for time. It moisturises, soothes and balances to keep skin looking plump and healthy. Slap one on 15 minutes before makeup. You’ll thank us for it.
If fine lines and creased makeup are a problem, try For Beloved One’s Advanced Anti-Aging Ceramide Squalane Bio-Cellulose Mask ($63 for a box of three, Sephora). It promises to help repair skin’s protective barrier, diminish signs of ageing, and boost microcirculation so complexion looks more even.
