The basis of any good makeup look is good skincare. Skin needs to be thoroughly prepped in order to achieve a flawless look. Makeup needs to be completely removed using a good cleanser, then the skin needs to be toned to further remove any traces of makeup, and to tighten the pores. Moisturising the skin hydrates the skin, and helps improve the elasticity of the skin. It also helps to create a smooth. Soft base for any product to follow. There are hundreds of different products out there for each of these, some more general, and others targeted at specific problems such as acne, dry skin, sensitive skin etc.
As a makeup artist, you should always use products designed for sensitive skin, for the simple reason that it just covers all your bases. Sometimes you may come across people (particularly celebrities or people that spend a lot of time in front of cameras), that will bring in their own products for you to use, as they know what works for their skin. In your personal makeup kit, however it is always best to carry products for sensitive skin.
I have done some research on different cleansers, toners and moisturisers on the market, that I feel work really well. I will put several different ones of varying price ranges, although more expensive products are not necessarily always best, and sometimes it is just a case of trial and error until you find the perfect product.
Cleansers
Micellar Water
Micellar Water is quite a recent beauty innovation. It has been around for years, but has recently become extremely popular in the beauty world. These cleansers feel like a toner, but remove makeup and dirt, cleansing the skin beautifully, leaving skin feeling hydrated and nourished, rather than stripped like others do.
1. Eau Micellaire Douceur by Lancôme £22.50 www.boots.com
2. Sensibo H20 by Bioderma £9.99 www.escentual.com
3. Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Micellar Water by L'Oreal Paris £4.99 www.boots.com
Cream Cleansers
Cream cleansers are fantastic for people with dry skin, mature skin or people that prefer a richer, more nourishing cleanse.
1. Take the Day Off Cleansing Milk by Clinique £19.00 www.boots.com
2. Physiological Cleansing Milk by La Roche-Posay £11.00 www.boots.com
3. Pure and Natural Cleansing Lotion by Nivea Visage £2.30 www.boots.com
Toners
Toner is essential for many reasons. It helps to residue left from cleansing, tightens pores, restore the skins pH balance after cleansing, and re-hydrate the skin.
1. Instant Boost Skin Tonic by Liz Earle £13.25 www.lizearle.com
2. Effaclar Clarifying Lotion by La Roche-Posay £11.00 www.boots.com
3. Daily Essentials Refreshing Toner £3.59 www.boots.com
Moisturisers
Moisturising your skin is extremely important! It helps to restore the moisture balance in your skin after cleansing and toning, and helps create a protective barrier over your skin, against any makeup products you apply afterwards.
1. Hydrazen Neurocalm by Lancôme £39.00 www.boots.com
2. Aqualie Thermal by Vichy £16.00 www.boots.com
3. Daily Essentials Light Moisturising Cream by Nivea £4.19 www.boots.com
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