Prep your face with these 9 steps and get flawless, airbrush makeup

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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das

Published on May 30, 2021 06:40 pm IST

Social media is filled with makeup related content and you tend to follow their steps to get a flawless look. But what they did not tell you is that you cannot get the perfect makeup look without preparing your face.

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You must have heard about makeup looking cakey. This can happen if you apply the wrong foundation shade, when your makeup oxidises or when you do not prepare your skin well before applying the products. Here are the steps you need to follow before applying your makeup and get that flawless look.(Unsplash)

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Cleanse: First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser that suits your skin type.(Unsplash)

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Exfoliate: Take a gentle granulated scrubber on the tips of your fingers and rub it on wet face. This helps get rid of all the dead skins, thus leaving your skin soft.(Unsplash)

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Toner: Applying a toner helps get rid of any last traces of dirt or impurities left behind on the skin. Using it daily after washing your face can tighten the pores and restore your skin's pH balance.(Unsplash)

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Serum: Using a serum suitable for your skin type after toning will penetrate deep into your skin, moisturise it and fix the targetted problems.(Unsplash)

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Eye cream: This is a lightweight cream that needs to be applied gently near the areas of your eyes.(Unsplash)

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Moisturiser: Choose a good moisturiser and apply it evenly on your face and neck. If you have acne-prone skin then look for an oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturiser.(Unsplash)

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Sunscreen: Applying a good sunscreen is a must whether you are out in the sun or indoors. If you are looking for a dewy finish then you can opt for a gel-based sunscreen and if you want that shiny look then you can go for the matte finish ones.(Unsplash)

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Lip balm: Do not forget to apply a lip balm with SPF to stay away from chapped lips and to make your lipstick last longer.(Unsplash)

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Primer: This acts as a barrier and prevents your moisturiser and skin’s oil balance from mixing with your makeup.(Unsplash)

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Prep your face with these 9 steps and get flawless, airbrush makeup

Social media is filled with makeup related content and you tend to follow their steps to get a flawless look. But what they did not tell you is that you cannot get the perfect makeup look without preparing your face.

Cleanse: First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser that suits your skin type.(Unsplash)

Exfoliate: Take a gentle granulated scrubber on the tips of your fingers and rub it on wet face. This helps get rid of all the dead skins, thus leaving your skin soft.(Unsplash)

Toner: Applying a toner helps get rid of any last traces of dirt or impurities left behind on the skin. Using it daily after washing your face can tighten the pores and restore your skin's pH balance.(Unsplash)

Serum: Using a serum suitable for your skin type after toning will penetrate deep into your skin, moisturise it and fix the targetted problems.(Unsplash)

Eye cream: This is a lightweight cream that needs to be applied gently near the areas of your eyes.(Unsplash)

Moisturiser: Choose a good moisturiser and apply it evenly on your face and neck. If you have acne-prone skin then look for an oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturiser.(Unsplash)

Sunscreen: Applying a good sunscreen is a must whether you are out in the sun or indoors. If you are looking for a dewy finish then you can opt for a gel-based sunscreen and if you want that shiny look then you can go for the matte finish ones.(Unsplash)

Lip balm: Do not forget to apply a lip balm with SPF to stay away from chapped lips and to make your lipstick last longer.(Unsplash)

Primer: This acts as a barrier and prevents your moisturiser and skin’s oil balance from mixing with your makeup.(Unsplash)

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