YaadRoc Magazine #3 | Page 23

Tips for Better Looking Makeup Cleansing the face Ever heard the saying under every beautiful makeup is beautiful skin. And how apt this is. In order to achieve beautiful makeup you must first start with clean beautiful skin, the more flawless your skin is so your makeup will be. To achieve this, regular cleansing of the skin must be an everyday routine before and after makeup application. Washing the face alone can, overtime, damage and dry out the skin so be sure to tone and moisturize every time you wash. Another thing that should be incorporated in your cleansing routine is exfoliation. This helps with the removal of old cells and the restoration of new ones it’s also key in maintaining smaller pores and the smaller your pores are the better your makeup looks. The Proactiv 3 step system is a great item to purchase if you do not already have a cleansing routine and if your acne prone this can be misleading because no two skin tones are the same , what may work for someone you think has the same skin tone as you may not look the same on you and that’s largely because of our undertones so go in person and select your foundation or simply ensure you select a color that’s warm or richer than your skin tone, even though we want to have the right color it’s better to have a foundation that’s a shade darker than a shade lighter. Also note that as the seasons change your complexion often times changes with it, especially in the summer, so keep your foundations updated if you encounter these changes. Lastly, when selecting a foundation it’s important to understand the needs of your skin before you purchase. For instance, if your covering acne scars or if you have very oily skin then its best to purchase foundations that are cream they give more coverage than liquid foundations, there’s also mineral foundations which are good for the skin and also makes your makeup looks like you