Pre Party Prep, How To Prepare Your Skin Before Make Up ….& Glow

WHAT IS SKIN PREP BEFORE MAKEUP?

When referring to skin prep before make up application, there are a few essential skin care steps to perform before applying makeup. Skin prep is similar to your day-to-day skincare routine; however, it’s done with the intention of readying skin for a flawless makeup application. Preparing skin for makeup focuses on using skincare to help it look smoother, plumper and more radiant – if you want your makeup to look seamless and glowing, skin prep is non-negotiable, my lovelies!

WHAT SHOULD I USE FOR SKIN PREP?

Prep your skin with products that reinforce skin hydration. Skin that is naturally hydrated from within glows, and not only, that, it leaves your makeup seamless.

Start with opting for a gentle yet hydrating face cleanser such as ZO Hydrating Cleanser or Balancing Cleansing Emulsion. It’s good to have an alternative to your prescription cleanser in your wash bag, to call on post procedure, when going through retinol reactions and makeup application.

Secondly, Exfoliate. Exfoliation removes the build-up of dead skin that is dull, dry and dehydrated to unveil smoother, hydrated, new skin underneath for that perfect make up base. Whereas my prescription exfoliator is ZO Dual Action Scrub, my go to pre party exfoliator is ZO Exfoliating Polish. It’s microdermabrasion in a bottle with added magnesium and ester-C for increased brightness.

Toning is essential to restore your skins PH level, remove excess oil and help create a smoother more vibrant appearance. This important step is what can stand between your skin looking incredible to drab. Ensure you are using a toner correct for your skin type.

Finish with a magical hydrator like ZO Illuminating AOX Serum. Reach for products that are infused with an antioxidant powerhouse and help to add moisture to the skin and give it a lit-from-within glow that looks gorgeous underneath makeup. Illuminating AOX is a concentrated antioxidant serum that provides intense instant hydration and protection against pollution + premature signs of aging while visibly brightening the skin with a subtly luminous, soft-focus finish. I personally pair my Illuminating AOX with ZO firming serum, for the ultimate power house of hydration and plumpness.

Before you get into the party spirit, it’s essential you feel pampered. A sheet mask is a quick and easy way to give your skin some rejuvenation ahead of a late night for a pre party pick me up. ZO Brightening Sheet Masks or Dermaceuticals’ Hyla Active & Brite Lite masks are a sure way to have your skin looking radiant. Due to the composition of the product, I would recommend you carry out this step either the night before or morning of your event instead of directly before with your other steps.

It’s important to consider your skin type and skin concerns when building your skincare routine; choose products that work with your skin and layer beautifully with one another without pilling or bunching up. Prior to a night out, if your protocol is complex to help you control a more complex skin condition, you may wish to strip it back and simplify for that one night to prevent make up piling. Opt for my above simple steps of Cleanse, Exfoliate, Tone & Hydrate. Don’t forget your spf, ZO Sunscreen + Primer offers both full spectrum skin protection with a built-in primer to prime your makeup up and have it lasting all night long.

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Danielle