Have you ever wondered how TV makeup artists get their clients' skin to look so flawless?
I've had the unique opportunity to have my makeup done by some of the best makeup artists in the business. From working with them on red carpets to shoots to TV shows, I've learned a lot about what it takes to get a flawless complexion.
One of the most important things I've learned is that skin prep is essential. No matter how good your makeup is, it won't look its best if your skin isn't properly prepared.
I've been on The Bachelor and done more TV interviews than one can count, and I can tell you that the one thing that always stayed true is the skin prep done before applying makeup.
No matter how good your makeup is, it won't look its best if your skin isn't properly prepared, according to TV makeup artists.
Here's my step-by-step guide to getting the perfect skin prep from TV makeup artists:
- Cleanse your skin. This is the first and most important step. Use a gentle cleanser that's appropriate for your skin type.
- Exfoliate. This will help remove dead skin cells and give your makeup a smooth surface to adhere to.
- Moisturize. This is an essential step, even if you have oily skin. A good moisturizer will hydrate your skin and help keep your makeup looking fresh all day long.
- Set your moisturizer with a setting spray. This will help your moisturizer last longer and prevent it from transferring to your clothes.
- Apply a primer. A primer will create a smooth, even surface for your makeup and help it to last longer.
- Set your primer with a setting spray. This will help your primer last longer and prevent it from creasing.
- Apply your makeup. Now that your skin is prepped, you can start applying your makeup.
TV makeup artists know that skin prep is key to a flawless complexion. They always start by cleansing and exfoliating the skin to remove any dirt, oil, or dead skin cells. This will help the makeup to adhere evenly and prevent it from looking cakey.
After cleansing and exfoliating, TV makeup artists apply a moisturizer to hydrate the skin. This will help the makeup to look more natural and prevent it from drying out the skin.
Next, they apply a primer to create a smooth, even surface for the makeup. This will help the makeup to last longer and prevent it from creasing.
Finally, they set the makeup with a setting spray to lock everything in place. This will help the makeup to last all day long.
If you follow these steps, you can achieve the same flawless complexion that TV makeup artists create for their clients. So what are you waiting for? Start prepping your skin today!
