How skincare can transform your makeup routine

Devji Hathiyani

A proper skincare routine can significantly enhance the look by offering a smooth, seamless, and primed foundation for your makeup practices.
Just like a painter needs a clean canvas for creating a masterpiece, your makeup also needs properly hydrated and prepped skin to glide on. A well-looked-after skin helps makeup to stay longer and spreads evenly to gain an effortless look. No wonder, following a proper skincare routine, is a prerequisite for flawlessly applying the makeup and keeping it intact for longer.  So, if someone asks you what it’s important to be particular about your skincare routine, tell them that clean, exfoliated, and hydrated skin is at the heart of the seamless finish that we long to achieve by applying makeup.

Laying the Ground: Skincare Essentials
While advanced skincare routines are essential for a seamless makeup experience, the importance of fundamental practices couldn’t be over-emphasised. You should start the essentials by splashing lukewarm water on your face and then gently applying the cleanser on the important parts including the nose, chin, and neck area. Thorough yet gentle cleansing should follow and pay specific attention to cleansing less obvious spots like the ears, jawline, back of the neck, etc. This should be followed by rinsing your face (again lukewarm water is preferred) and ensuring that no residue is left behind. This is important to get completely rid of traces as leftovers could interfere with the makeup application and potentially irritate your skin. Also, remember to pat dry your face with a soft towel to get it ready for the next phase of your skincare routine and makeup practices.

Advanced Skincare: Graduating from Essentials
While the skincare fundamentals lay a solid foundation, the advanced routine complements the makeup by helping your skin achieve the glow from within. Advanced skincare starts with the toner application which essentially revitalises skin by restoring its pH balance. Toning is also essential for priming the skin to help it absorb all the goodness of makeup products and practices that follow.
Serums are applied after toner and have gained much prominence of late. These are custom-made to suit specific skins and depending upon requirements, you can choose the one that has natural goodness and a power-packed nutrient profile. Hydration, the next step in the advanced-level skincare routine, is accomplished by moisturizers. They come in both cream and gel form and can help skin regain its elasticity and bounciness. Consider choosing a moisturizer made up of quality ingredients and lightweight in texture and apply it generously on your face by making upward strokes. The application of moisturizer is important to hydrate the skin and achieve the radiance that will be further complemented by wearing makeup.

Skincare Routine: Defense against Skin Problems
In addition to complementing your makeup, a proper skincare routine can also help solve many skin issues that keep propping up from time to time. From acne to dryness and sensitivity, a well-thought-out skincare routine can prove to be of great help to tackle all these issues and more. A proper skincare routine acts as a proactive defence mechanism which not only helps in your makeup applications but also fights the root cause of many issues that might cloud the glow and radiance of your skin.

Conclusion
By offering a smooth, radiant, and even-toned base for makeup, a properly followed skincare routine helps in achieving a look that can defy the clock and stay intact for exceptionally longer periods. Skins with proper cleansing, toning, and miniaturization ensure that makeup remains intact and you feel fantastic wearing it throughout the day. In essence, your skincare routine is not a prelude to wearing flawless makeup but rather it helps holistically to take your beauty quotient to the next level.

Devji Hathiyani is Co-founder, Dr Rashel