My Routine for Flawless Makeup

I’ll have to admit that I didn’t always have this same routine as I do today. I’ve tried so many different things over the past couple of years and I feel like I FINALLY found what works for me!

For reference: My skin has always been super oily growing up and most of these products help reduce turning into a grease ball!

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Step #1: Toner

Before I put on any makeup I take some toner on a cotton pad and rub it all over my face. I do this just to make sure I have a super clean canvas before I start. You can use any toner you would like, I usually use Target Brand Toner.

Step #2:Facial Spray

I recently fell in love with the Mario Badescu Facial Spray. This facial spray is infused with aloe, herbs, and rose water. It makes my skin feel so refreshed and I spray that amazing stuff all over my face. My husband actually also loves this spray and uses it all the time! He fell in love with it when I took it with us on vacation and its perfect when your skin is feeling dehydrated.

http://liz-laugh-love.com/mariorosespray

Step #3: Moisturizer

Now I’ve tried several different ones and the Clinique one is by far my favorite. Other ones I’ve tried have led me to become oily or make my makeup separate. A little bit really goes a long way. I like to put it on while my face is still moist from the hydrating spray too.

http://liz-laugh-love.com/cliniquemoisturizer

Step #4: Oil Control Mattifier

I use this Murad Mattifier all over my face and this really helps keep me matte all day. This mattifier has SPF as well so its an extra bonus. For this step I do wait for my face to fully dry from the spray & moisturizer.

http://liz-laugh-love.com/muradoilcontrol

Step #5: Primer

There is honestly so many primers out there, both expensive and cheap. Over the past several years I have tried so many: benefit porefessional, smashbox photofinish, YSL, BECCA, Sephora brand primer, and so many other ones. I decided to try the NYX pore filler one day because I had spent way too much on one trip already but I needed a primer. So I decided to go with a drugstore option and I’m so happy I did. It works so well and I promise it will not disappoint.

http://liz-laugh-love.com/porefiller

So there you have it, my 5 steps for flawless makeup!

Prepping your skin is the best thing you can do for a perfect application and your pre-makeup routine may look different based on your skin type. My routine also is more detailed if I am going out and have a special event. I’ll write a whole blog post on my special routine when I have an event.

 

I would love to hear about your pre-makeup routine and what you do for flawless makeup! Leave your routine in the comment section below and also indicate your skin type so that it can be useful for others reading!

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

It’s been real.

 

Xoxo,

 

Liz-Laugh-Love