According to her, it's A-okay to put moisturizer on over your foundation—as long as you're doing it the right way. "Pat an oil based moisturizer on top, which will protect your skin," she says, noting that the same goes for an oil.
Yes you can. But you should also use a primer before applying your foundation. Fairness cream can alter the shade of the foundation. You can apply a moisturizer instead.
Yes, it is absolutely alright to mix a your foundation and moisturizer. However, you must use a moisturizer separately as your skin will need protection from the chemicals used in the makeup. You can mix your foundation to give it a more natural feel and look.
How long to wait between primer and moisturizer. Ginger recommends waiting at least one minute after moisturizing before applying makeup primer. If you experience a doughy texture or any pilling, she says, then you've put in on too quickly.
Those will look worse if you don't hydrate your face before applying base makeup. "Makeup sticks to dry areas on the skin and even seeps into fine lines," warns Dr. Bowe. For best results, she recommends waiting about five minutes before using foundation so your moisturizer or primer can properly absorb.
Aesthetic dermatologists have observed that habitual, daily moisturising over a prolonged period can actually age the skin. This induced ageing occurs because the same fibroblast cells which produce GAGs (the skin's moisturiser) also produce collagen and elastin, which help maintain the skin's elasticity.
While you can use a moisturiser instead of primer if you just want a hydrated base, I wouldn't suggest using makeup primer as a moisturiser. Hydrating primers are designed to be an additional step for dry skin, not a substitute for moisturiser.
Moisturizer is an integral part of any skincare routine. All skin types – be it as dry as the dessert or as oily as a frying pan – need the essential moisture. Primer, on the other hand, can create a flawless base for makeup to glide on, but it is not necessary.
Dab, don't rub.
Whether you're using a foundation brush (synthetic bristles are best) or your fingertips, apply foundation in a stippling motion, which means gently tapping it into your skin. Avoid any wiping or rubbing motions because that will only push the foundation around and cause streaks.
Another method of dewy-fying your foundation is to take a small amount of moisturiser and apply it over the makeup with either a sponge or fingers, using a light patting motion. Be extra gentle when doing this, as you don't want the foundation to move around or separate.
Once you are done with foundation, you should be using a concealer. Concealer helps to hide the dark circles and dark spots on the face easily. You should be applying Concealer on the under eye circles, corners of your nose and also on any dark patches that you might have.
Any active treatment should be completely absorbed by your skin before moving on to the next step. The ideal wait time is 5-10 minutes depending on how soon the product is absorbed.
Is a Makeup Primer Really Necessary? It's not, but it will enhance the longevity and pigmentation of your makeup. A primer can also provide benefits such as moisturization, skin smoothing, SPF, blurring pores, color correcting and more, depending on the formula you choose.
Not applying primer all over the face.
Greenberg says that if you don't put primer everywhere you're planning to put foundation, you're asking for trouble. Some of your makeup will go on more evenly than the rest, and some will probably wear off more quickly, creating a patchy, uneven mess.
Aloe Vera Gel + Moisturizer
Mix a teaspoon or two of moisturizer (depending on how oily your skin is) to a dollop of pure aloe vera gel and apply all over your face as a primer. Aloe vera gel will soothe redness and the moisturizer combination is a great way to maintain a dewy finish without looking oily.
So, next time you're wondering about application order, remember that your moisturizer comes before your primer and soon, it will become a natural part of your skin care routine.
Do I apply concealer before or after foundation? Always apply your foundation first, unless you are using a powder foundation. Applying foundation first creates an even base to reduce overall redness, discoloration and minor blemishes.
Before Applying Liquid Foundation
Moisturize: Hydrate your skin by applying a thin layer of moisturizer to your skin. If you have dry skin, try a heavy moisturizer. And if you have oily skin, try a light moisturizer.
So there you have it. In the class of makeup best practices 101, makeup artists recommend applying eye makeup first before moving on to face makeup with foundation first and then (and only then) concealer.