How To Prep Your Skin For All-Day Makeup
Let’s get right to the point. Great makeup starts with your skin. Has a friend ever shared with you their favorite foundation, but when you gave it a try, it didn’t look at all the way you hoped? It’s not that it’s a bad product, it’s that that particular product doesn’t work for your skin type or it could be simply that you need to exfoliate and moisturize. Have you ever done your makeup in the morning for an all day event, but by the time evening rolls around, all your hard work is gone? There are many factors here, but let’s delve into the most important one: skin prep. The best part? Most of these are things you should already be doing on a regular basis anyway!
Start with a cleansed face. We’re not talking just splashing water on your face. Use your favorite cleanser to remove dirt and oils and pat your skin dry.
The ultimate in multi-tasking luxury, Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover effortlessly lifts away impurities and makeup while restoring skin’s natural moisture barrier and pH balance. This non-stripping, clean-rinsing formula features papain, a fruit enzyme that helps to exfoliate and soften, and a natural Botanical B complex to detoxify and tone. Designed with dry, dehydrated skin in mind yet concentrated enough for all skin types, The Cleansing Oil is ultra-effective when used alone or as the perfect first step in any double cleansing routine.
Next, exfoliate. I’m always surprised by how many people leave this step out, when it’s my absolute favorite! There are so many benefits to exfoliation, but in the case, the most important is alleviating dry patches. This will make sure your product applies more evenly. Some multi-purpose cleansers, like One Love Organics Botanical A, might even take care of this step for you. Make sure to do both your face and your lips. Your lip color will last so much longer! A lip scrub is great to have on hand for once a week use. You’ll avoid dry, cracked lips!
Our soap-free exfoliating cleanser uses the skin smoothing help of almond powder and the cleansing power of natural clay for a clean, clear, bright complexion. This fresh all natural cleanser will deep clean and reduce the appearance of pores, leaving your skin smooth and even-toned. Gentle enough for daily use. For all skin types. Packaged in an 8 oz reusable/recyclable glass bottle.
Use:
Combine a small amount of powder with only a few drops of water, creating a paste. Massage into wet skin and rinse with warm water. Follow with our Rosewater Toner and Facial Serum. Store in a cool, dry location.
Ingredients (Vegan):
Almond Powder*, Oat Powder, Kaolin Clay, Myrrh Gum Powder, Lavender Flower*, pure Lavender, Geranium and Copaiba Essential Oils
*organic
contains tree nuts
Note:
Please research essential oils prior to purchase. Some essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy or while nursing. Please avoid ingredients you may have sensitivities or allergies to. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Poppy & Pout's Exfoliating Lip Scrubs are the perfect way to prep your pout for smooth, hydrated lip balm application. We use a clean combination of natural ingredients like sugar and essential oils to help clean and gently exfoliate your lips. Our Exfoliating Lip Scrub will exfoliate dead skin and leave your lips feeling soft and smooth!
Net Weight .75oz / 21.5g
Cinnamon essential oil gives you a tingle that creates a subtle lip plump.
How To Use
Rub finger over lip scrub and scoop out a pea-sized amount. Massage onto lips in a circular motion. Wipe off excess to reveal a perfectly kissable pout.
Recycle or reuse jar when empty.
For external use only. Do not apply to damaged or broken skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Full List of Ingredients
Sucrose (Sugar), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Now time for moisturizing! By now, everyone knows our all-time favorite moisturizing product is the Skin Dew by One Love Organics, but I also won’t go without using their Vitamin C serum either. I start with the Vitamin C, allow it to absorb for a minute and then top with the Skin Dew.
Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream helps to combat dehydration and promote balanced, moisture-rich, and healthy-looking skin. This powerful, plant-based formula is crafted with:
Coconut Water: a liquid miracle worker packed with antioxidants and minerals to nourish and hydrate.
Cupuacu Butter: a polyphenol-rich moisturizer sourced from the Amazon, to condition skin.
Phytic Acid: a naturally derived ingredient sourced from rice to help soften the appearance of fine lines and reduce dryness.
It benefits all skin types and is especially good for dull, dehydrated, and combination skin. Intensely moisturizing, yet surprisingly lightweight, this cream absorbs into the skin within a minute or two and layers well with other products.
Full sized jars ship Monday, April 27.
Here’s the part some people unfortunately skip. If you really want your makeup to last the entire day for an important event, primer is a must. You can get creative with this! I sometimes use a concealer on my eyelids and set it with setting powder to create my own eyelid primer when I’m out. Don’t skip out on foundation primer though. This will create smooth base for your foundation, bronzer, concealer and blush. Your skin type might also play a role here. If you’re prone to oil skin, you’ll want to look for a primer with a matte finish that will prevent your complexion from coming shiny throughout the day. If you’re prone to dry skin, look for a hydrating primer. Once you’ve applied your makeup, a setting spray will lock in all your hard work!
What it Is: A tinted skin nourishing, mineral-based daily sunscreen serum and soft focus radiant complexion corrector with natural-looking illumination and SPF 30 broad spectrum protection.
What it Does: Evens skin tone, boosts radiance and corrects imperfections with a subtle, soft-focus radiant filter and hint of tint, while non-nano zinc oxide protects from the sun’s damaging rays.
What Makes it Special: Formulated with complexion correcting soft-focus technology and powered by GlowPlex™, a complex of natural peptides such as Quinoa Seed Extract, Niacinamide and Pea Extract, this unique lightweight formula smoothes skin and boosts radiance instantly and over time.
Net Wt: 30 ml / 1fl. oz
Light Aura: An ultra sheer champagne radiance (ideal for UnCoverup shades 000-22)
Rosewater Facial Toner is a nourishing and hydrating elixir, combined to soothe, tighten and restore skin’s balance. For all skin types.
Use:
Shake well. Mist directly onto skin or onto cotton round and apply directly after cleansing or mask treatment. Follow with our Facial Serum. Use as a facial mist to refresh skin throughout the day. Store in a cool, dry location.
Ingredients (Vegan):
Rose Hydrosol*, Witch Hazel*, Apple Cider Vinegar*, Rose Petal*, pure Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium and Lemon Essential Oils *organic
Note:
Due to the variance of rose petals used in our infusions, the hue of this toner may vary. Any particles or sediment is a natural characteristic of apple cider vinegar. Please research essential oils prior to purchase. Some essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy or while nursing. All ingredients used are listed her, as well as on product labels. Please avoid ingredients you may have sensitivities or allergies to. These products are not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease.
If you follow all of these steps, you really shouldn’t have to touch your makeup for at least several hours. Again, this is also very dependent on your skin type. If you’re prone to oily skin, we do recommend that you keep a setting powder on hand for small touchups. How long your lip color lasts will also depend on the formula you’re using. We all remember that famous Serena Van Der Woodsen quote “Lipstick lasts longer, but gloss is more fun.” She wasn’t wrong.
These tips are just the tip of the iceberg of what you will learn when you schedule a Cosmetic Consultation with our team! Or, if you’d rather just have us do your makeup for you for a big event, we can do that, too! Head to the link to check out our services page and schedule yours today!