- ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN!
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Wearing sunscreen under your makeup should be the number one step before putting on any makeup on your face. Makeup does not act as a protection barrier for your skin and it should not be a substitute for sunscreen. Wearing sunscreen everyday also prevents wrinkles and signs of aging, as well as lowers the risk of skin cancer. A great everyday sunscreen for the face has an SPF of 30 or higher. Many stores such as Sephora, Ulta, or even drug stores offer a variety of options!
- PRIMER
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Using a primer is the second most important step to include in your makeup routine. It provides a smooth base for your makeup, while also minimizing your pores. Primer helps your makeup last longer throughout the day, as it gives the makeup a better grip to your skin and also creates an airbrushed, blurring effect in the end.
- USING A SETTING POWDER AND SPRAY
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In addition to applying primer, using a great setting powder and a setting spray further enhances the airbrush and blurring effect in your makeup look. Wearing a setting powder and a setting spray also increases the longevity of your makeup throughout the day. For the best results, spraying your face with a setting spray towards the end of your makeup routine and then setting powder on top of it is often recommended! But then again, it all depends on your own preferences when it comes to makeup.
Overall, these steps such as wearing sunscreen, applying primer, and using a setting powder and setting spray are all very important to include in an everyday makeup routine for long-wear and a more appealing look. Even though these steps are crucial to include in your makeup routine, makeup routines vary depending on the type of person and are customizable and tailored to one’s own liking and preferences!