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Top 10 Makeup and Skincare Tips from Beauty Experts

Ever wonder how celebs and models achieve a glowing complexion and flawless makeup? Well, wonder no more! Here, top beauty professionals – estheticians, makeup artists, dermatologists and beauty writers – divulge their favorite skincare and makeup secrets.

When it comes to skincare and makeup, special tricks of the trade can make the process a lot easier. Even better, these simple secrets will help skin look fresher, healthier and more luminous. Beauty experts in the know offer their foolproof tips in this excerpt from Skincare-News.com, “10 Skincare and Makeup Secrets from Top Beauty Pros.”

 

 

 

Secret 1: Don’t pile on foundation and powder.

 

In an attempt to hide fine lines and blemishes, women might think the solution is to apply thick layers of makeup. But really, less is more – too much makeup can settle into lines and wrinkles, accentuating them instead of hiding them. Globs of makeup can also clog pores, contributing to further breakouts.

 

  • Dry or mature skin. Renowned makeup artist Bobbi Brown advises applying moisturizer before foundation. Then, pick a liquid formula with humectants to attract and retain moisture – skip oil-free, matte foundations.

 

  • Oily skin. Got shiny, greasy skin? Instead of caking on the powder, reach for blotting papers to remove excess oil and shine, according to makeup artist Kristofer Buckle.

 

 


Secret 2: Indulge in a mask weekly.


Masks are an important part of a person’s skincare routine because they’re richer, more intense products than everyday cleansers or moisturizers. Apply a mask after showering – the heat and steam will open up pores, making it easier to remove dirt, oil and other pore-clogging gunk.

 

Masks offer up a host of benefits, from deep cleansing to moisturizing to soothing skin and protecting it from environmental damage. Here are suggestions for choosing the appropriate ingredients for each skin type:

 

  • Dry skin. Try applying a mask with shea butter, silicone, soybean oil, avocado oil or oat-kernel – these ingredients strengthen the skin’s barrier to help it retain moisture.

 

  • Oily skin. Makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babian suggests clay-based purifying masks for oily skin.

 

  • Sensitive or irritated skin. Particularly in the winter, skin is prone to irritation. In Marie Claire, Portland, Oregon spa owner Marywynn Ryan recommends soothing masks that contain avocado oil, green tea or calendula.

 

 

 

Secret 3: Minimize pain before and after waxing.

 

For a smoother waxing experience, let body hair grow to between a quarter-inch to a half-inch between waxing. Hair must be long enough for the wax and strips to grab. Having facial hair waxed? Skip retinol, antibiotics and Accutane for seven days prior to avoid irritation.

 

To minimize pain, take two ibuprofen an hour before the appointment, recommends Cindy Barshop, a New York City spa owner, in Allure. Post-wax, opt for a soothing aloe or hydrocortisone product.

 

 

 

See the complete list of 10 beauty secrets from industry pros at Skincare-News.com.

 

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