The easiest way to make your makeup look smoother and last longer is to first prepare your skin accordingly. Prep work was a big part of the beautiful dewy skin that we saw happening backstage at RAFW but if you're unsure what to do after you wash your face and pat it dry, we've compliled your go-to guide for getting the skin ready pre-makeup. Enjoy!
Exfoliate
Once the face is washed with a cleanser appropriate for your skin tone, exfoliate with either a physical (like a grainy scrub) or chemical (such as a liquid) exfoliator that's gentle enough for daily use. Sloughing off dead skin cells will help create an even surface for makeup to glide onto. Bonus? Your skin will look brighter because of it. Tip: multitask and use an exfoliating cleanser.
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