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These are the products I’d turn to first because they shape my entire routine, the steps that soften skin, make makeup look better, and make everything feel more polished to begin with. They’re the kind of favorites that anchor what you do every day.
This edit follows the rhythm of getting ready, starting with bare facial skin and ending with the details that make you look perfect.
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Before Makeup: Preparations That Change the Way Everything Wears
How makeup will look is decided long before you start applying it. These are the pieces I rely on to keep skin looking smoother, refreshed, and even better with everything layered on top.
Start with the TheraFace Diping Wand on cleansed skin. The cooling metal head helps reduce puffiness and wake up the face, especially around the eyes and cheeks, creating a smooth canvas for everything that follows.
Follow U Beauty The Super Hydrator. This deeply nourishing layer locks in moisture leaving skin feeling supple and balanced – an essential base that allows makeup to shine and sit evenly.
After this apply U Beauty The Eye Concentrate. It hydrates and smoothes the under eye area so concealer and tint sit smoothly without creasing or creasing.
This is a step I reach for when skin needs a little more smoothness. This sonic dermaplaning tool removes peach fuzz and dry surface build-up, giving makeup and skin care a cleaner, more polished finish.
After Makeup: The Pieces That Make You Look Complete
Once skin care is fully organized, the focus turns to bringing suppleness, dimension and balance back to the face. These are makeup steps that enhance the skin rather than cover it up – everything melts away, nothing stays on top.
Start with the U Beauty Super Tinted Hydrator. This is the base you want when you want skin to look smooth and fresh even without full coverage. It provides soft blur, natural glow and hydration in one step, leaving skin still looking like skin.
Add a hint of color next. Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick brings a natural glow that makes the skin look healthy and awake. The texture of the cream blends effortlessly and brings life back to the face.
Keep your eyes straight and high. Westman Atelier I Want You Mascara defines and separates lashes for a clean, open look that’s without clumping or bulkiness.
Finish off with lips that put everything together. charlotte tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner gently defines the lip line and adds structure. follow with wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain for long-lasting color that sets in place while looking natural and effortless.
