10 Steps to a Flawless Face

1.     Wash face

The first step in your flawless skin routine is to use your favorite cleanser and any other treatments you use in the morning (toners, serums, etc.) to get your gorgeous face sparkling clean and makeup-ready. This is an important step because your makeup will stay on better when it isn’t trying to cling to dirt, oil, and leftover makeup from yesterday!

2.     Moisturize

To prevent drying your skin out and to ensure a smooth foundation application, always use a moisturizer after you wash your face. Even if you have oily skin and never experience dryness, it’s important to keep your skin hydrated. Try an oil-free moisturizer!  This is very important in your daily flawless skin routine.

3.     Prime

Primers are essential to a long-lasting foundation…a must in your flawless skin routine. There are all types of primers that serve different purposes, from color-correcting to pore-minimizing, and then there are the ones that exist solely to keep your makeup on all day. Whichever one you choose, apply a thin layer all over your face or specifically in the areas where you need it to really prep your skin for foundation.

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4.     Foundation

There are many foundations to choose from and different formulas work better for different skin types. For example, people with oily skin tend to stay away from cream/mousse foundation and go for a lighter liquid foundation, while people with dry skin might look for foundations that have a moisturizing component in them. When choosing the right foundation, you want to consider your skin type and skin tone and desired coverage. I would also advise you to read up on reviews or talk to an expert before making your purchase. When choosing a foundation shade, go to a makeup store and use their sample products to find the right color. Consider testing the shade on your jawline or neck to find the perfect shade. You will want to choose a foundation that is as close to your skins tone and under tone , and testing colors makes this much easier than buying one online or without swatching. There are tons of tools that different beauty lovers use to apply their liquid foundation, from brushes to fingers to sponges! My personal favorites for foundation are the Beauty Junkees’ makeup blending sponges. I’ve found that using a soft sponge like this helps my foundation go on more smoothly and evenly than using a brush. Pro tip: wet your makeup sponges in the sink before using them to make them softer, bigger, and easier to use!  Just another key step to your flawless skin routine!

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5.     Concealer

Apply concealer under your eyes and onto any areas where you have redness or blemishes. It’s best to choose a concealer 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone, especially for your under-eye area, because that is an area you want to brighten. Concealer is typically applied with small brushes but can also be applied with makeup blending sponges.

6.     Powder

Powder helps to prevent oil and keeps liquid makeup in place all day. It’s a must to apply powder to set your foundation and concealer which would otherwise melt off your face. For minimum coverage, use a translucent powder and apply it with a fluffy brush. For more coverage, use a powder that matches your foundation shade and apply it with a powder brush.

7.     Contour

Your flawless skin routine can not go without contouring…and highlighting in the next step.  Contouring can really help give your face a more slim, sculpted, and defined look. When contouring, it’s best to use matte, cool-toned products to avoid an overly shimmery, orangey face. You’ll want to apply your contour with a contour brush to the outside areas of your face and in the hollows of your cheeks. You can even contour your nose for a slimming effect or to make your nose appear shorter. Put a touch under your bottom lip for a fuller looking pout.

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8.     Highlight

Highlighting is all the rage on social media right now, and I can see why! Adding a little glow to your face can make you feel beautiful and sparkly. Highlight typically goes on the bridge of the nose, the cheekbones, the chin, the cupid’s bow, under the eyebrow, and in the inner corner of the eye. There are many types of highlighter in the market these days such as liquids, creams, pencils, and powders.

Here at Beauty Junkees we carry powder and pencil highlighters!

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9.     Blush

I totally overlooked the importance of blush for years, until I noticed one of my best friends would always carry blush with her. A lightbulb went off– I realized that even though I have naturally rosy cheeks, they get covered by foundation. Blush is so underrated– it can really brighten up the face, add a little color for a natural and healthy glow to your skin so this step of the flawless skin routine is not one to skip!

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10.  Setting spray

Always set your makeup when it’s all done. Some people choose to apply this after the first 9 steps and others wait until their eyes and lips are done.  Often times I’ll use a spritz of setting spray after foundation and then another one at the very end of my makeup routine to keep it all locked in place. Setting sprays are a bit of a secret weapon in the makeup world that often go forgotten, but they can really lock your makeup in place and keep you looking fresh and gorgeous all day long.

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