[Expired]90% of People Make the First Mistake in Pre-Makeup!
Spent a fortune on foundation only to find it caking, flaking, or pilling on your face? It might not be the foundation's fault, but rather your pre-makeup skincare routine being "too aggressive"! After reading this article, you'll learn how to build the perfect pre-makeup "foundation"!
🔹 Important Note: Pre-makeup skincare should be tailored to your skin type
After washing your face, Step 1: Dampen a cotton pad with toner and use circular motions to wipe areas where dead skin cells accumulate, like around the nose and chin, to remove dead skin cells and enhance moisture retention.
| Skin Type | Recommended Skincare Routine |
| 🌵 Dry Skin | Toner → Face Oil + Massage → Cream |
| ☁️ Normal Skin | Toner → Lotion + Massage |
| 🍳 Oily Skin | Toner → Gel + Massage |
| 🌓 Combination Skin | Follow the above routines by zone: Light T-zone/Nourishing U-zone |
🔹 Attention! The truth about using sheet masks before makeup
You can use sheet masks for a quick fix before makeup, but you must rinse off with water or wipe clean with a sponge! Thickening agents in masks can cause major "pilling" when they remain on your face and become incompatible with foundation.
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🔹 Warning Guide: Why does foundation flake or cause breakouts?
1. Wrong skin condition: Before applying foundation, your skin should feel dry to the touch with a slight glow. If it feels sticky, your foundation will definitely cake and pill.
2. Climate misconception: In hot, humid weather, oily skin types using lotion may experience breakouts due to excess moisture. Without exfoliating, accumulated nutrients in pores can also form blackheads.
🔹 Core Principle: Less is more
Many women experience poorly-setting foundation because they "apply too much"! Always follow the less product, more applications approach, and use your fingers to feel how well your skin is absorbing the product - this is the most reliable way to judge.
