Who doesn’t love that flawless glass like finish look after the makeup?? But it takes a lot to prep the skin before makeup. Pooja Sethiya, a Professional makeup artist who specializes in HD, prosthetics & Sfx makeup gives her pro advice on how to achieve a flawless base with few skincare tips to follow. Even though makeup will always look like makeup on your skin, no matter social media and it’s heavily photoshopped images suggest, it is still possible to achieve something that can look and feel like second skin.

Here’s a easy 5 step skin care regime to follow before makeup :

1. It’s important to cleanse your skin to help prevent clogged pores and remove any dirt that may be dulling your natural radiance. You can use Cetaphil gentle cleanser.
2. You should always use a toner, swiping one on can be a great way to refresh skin, look for a toner with ingredients like salicylic acid to combat breakouts. For dry or sensitive skin, seek out a hydrating toner, my personal fav is Murad hydrating toner.
3. Layer it with a light weight moisturiser unless you have a dry skin. Clinique Moisture Surge keeps skin hydrated and helps strengthen its barriers. Foundation sinks best into hydrated skin. Look for ceramides or hyaluronic acid, since these ingredients are the building blocks of moisture retention in skin.
4. A serum tailored to your skin concerns can both treat and protect. Everyone should use Vitamin C, no matter what age, It helps reverse a lot of the skin damage we get from the sun and pollution. For darker skin tones, hyperpigmentation can be a common issue, and using Plum 15% vitamin C face serum with Madarin with a glow boost can help reduce dark spots.
5. Wear sunscreen- Sunscreen is not just for summer, your skin needs protection everyday, even in winter(and even indoors). There are now sunscreens for every skin type imaginable. Re’equil Sheer Tinted Sunscreen leaves no white cast and comes in with a universal tint that blends in with every skin tone.