Moisturising before make-up?

[Beautification]

This is a strange one i think. .

i've heard a few people mention it but never tried it or been sure myself.

Should you moisturise before you apply make-up? Never covered that in my training but if it helps i'm in for it!

If you do.
Do you moisturise ..wait and let it dry then apply make-up or put foundation on whilst it's still a bit damp.

I think i can kind of see how this would work for dry or rough skin but not oily!

ty
p.s Why isn't their a make-up forum i feel i'm always putting my make-up questions in the wrong place.lol

 

[Zo Zo]

When you learnt make up, were you not taught to prep the skin? I did a VTCT in make up and my tutor insisted that we all also learn facials so we can prep the skin first. (That wasn't a problem for me, but when someone wants to be a make up artist it doesn't necessarily mean they want to be a beauty therapst.)

Anyhow, with regard to moisturising, it is definitely dependent on the skin type and if I were putting make up on an oily skinned bride, no, I would not moisturise. Because the make up needs to stay the day, not slide off.

Rules are there to be broken anyway. In everything we do, we have different ways and means of getting the desired result and that doesn't make an opinion necessarily right or wrong.

It would be very hard to apply make up to a dry skin without moisturising and I personally would wait 5-7 minutes for the moisturiser to absorb and probably apply the foundation with a spritz of something to help hydrate.

Exfoliation is important too. Hth:hug:

 

[del3]

I find it strange that you havn't had this coverd in the beauty therapy.
Using a moisturisor to suit the clients skin type will help the foundation sit/lie evenly on the skin.
Even oily skin will need a light moisturisor after cleanse and tone ( a fluid as oposed to a heavy cream)
One of the main reasons for foundation 'sliding off' an oily skin is using the wrong type of foundation i.e. a heavy cream. an oily skin needs a light, mattyfing foundation.
Allways leave the moisturisor for a cpl of minutes to 'settle' into the skin befor you apply the foundation.
The face is the canvas for the make up and with out good prep the make up will not last.
Of course there are foundations out there that are the 2 in 1 where the moisturior is included within the colour but even with these I would still use a very light veil of moisturisor first.
I have made up many brides and the only thing they have needed to touch up during the day has been the lip colour/gloss
If the prep is done thoroughly the make up will not 'slide' off and will stay put for many hours.
:hug:

 

[Beautification]

Well that's where i'm going wrong then! lol
Thank you!!!!

i did do beauty therapy that's when i covered make-up all i was taught was to cleanse!! :S

Good job im doing a seperate make-up course soon!



ty everyone xx

 

[Impulse1976]

Mac's prep and prime is perfect for pre-make up application, it makes the foundation go on smoothly and gives a lovely finish.

 

[dellaznailz]

Yes I always moisturize before applying makeup. Use one with an SPF included for extra client care. Great for retail too!

 

[ADiva1]

I wear makeup everyday and I moisturise before putting any on. I also use a makeup primer.

For brides, I've done the same, moisturise, primer makeup. They both act as a base for the makeup to me?

Probably depends on the moisturiser, I guess. I wouldnt want to anyone to put makeup straight onto my skin!

 

[Zo Zo]

I have a majorly oily skin (even at 40) and I moisturise every morning, every evening. Except on a major day out when I may not have much opportunity to check and touch up. A hydrating spritz like Supercover's, is enough. How many oily skinned clients do we have, compared to combination and dry? Not many. That's why many therapists don't understand an oily skin. It is much much harder to help than for a dry skin.

 

[ArtdecoCouture]

Basic rule is always moisturise. Preparing the skin before makeup is vital, extremely vital for mineral makeup as it dries the skin.

Good makeup companies will supply a base. Our best-selling face product is an eye base used under any other brand of eyeshadow protects the skin, makes the shadow last and fills in fine lines.

We have two natural bases for the face.

 

[VickiT]

Hi,
I use Art Deco mineral make up, I use the eye shadow base and the mineral powder foundation, and have just ordered the new liquid foundations to try. I wasnt aware there was a base to use under the foundations to make them last longer? Or am I getting the wrong end of the stick. I always cleanse, tone and moisturise before applying make up by the way.

 

[elements_aus]

Moisturise before yes but not one second before. Moisturise, wait a bit then apply. This is super important if you wear a mineral make-up. If you apply to quickly the moisturiser still on the skin grabs all the foundation and you get too much in the spot where the brush first touched the skin and none anywhere else.
Pamela

 

[-x-CAS-x-]

I know this post is quite old but hope this helps others.

I always apply moisturiser then use a tissue (klenex for men as the tissues are bigger) tear it up the middle half way and press onto the face to blot. Add pressure then peel off from top to bottom

 

[dandelionpoppy]

I would say

• Ensure moisturiser suits skin type and apply
• Wait 15 minutes
• Examine skin and use blotting sheets on any areas where product is still sitting on the surface
• Apply primer

hth x

 

[cathill]

i always tell my brides at the trial to apply their moisturiser before i arrive to give it time to sink in then i use a primer before the base,:Grope:

 

[BlondieBear]

Sounds so weird to me would be like not breathing lol
I always apply before foundation on anyone and everyone.
x

 

[lauramakeupart]

Hi,

I hope this helps, I do about 6 make ups a day 5 days a week and these always work -

dry skin client - totally soak the face in moisturiser then blot it off with a cotton pad before make up and if super dry I mix foundation with a little bit of moisturiser - blot up any shine with m.a.c blot powder
oily skin - I don't put any on at all except a clay moisturiser
oil/dry mixed - I put moisturiser on dry areas only
normal skin, I use the tiniest amount of light moisturiser.


I always leave moisturiser 5 mins to soak in. I use a heavier moisturiser on really dry, light on normal or a little bit dry and a clay one if skins very oily
xx:lol:

 

[millytint]

I find it strange that you havn't had this coverd in the beauty therapy.
Using a moisturisor to suit the clients skin type will help the foundation sit/lie evenly on the skin.
Even oily skin will need a light moisturisor after cleanse and tone ( a fluid as oposed to a heavy cream)
One of the main reasons for foundation 'sliding off' an oily skin is using the wrong type of foundation i.e. a heavy cream. an oily skin needs a light, mattyfing foundation.
Allways leave the moisturisor for a cpl of minutes to 'settle' into the skin befor you apply the foundation.
The face is the canvas for the make up and with out good prep the make up will not last.
Of course there are foundations out there that are the 2 in 1 where the moisturior is included within the colour but even with these I would still use a very light veil of moisturisor first.
I have made up many brides and the only thing they have needed to touch up during the day has been the lip colour/gloss
If the prep is done thoroughly the make up will not 'slide' off and will stay put for many hours.
:hug:

Have to agree with this one xx

 

[blush09]

i was a mua and not a beauty therapist but used to ask the brides to prep own skin before i arrived, however i did used to use moisturiser which a little matt and worked brilliantly as a base. it was french and cant for the life of me remember the name, but all the mua were using it at the time perhpas embryolisse or something like that?
also swear by mac's prep and prime

 

[lauramakeupart]

i was a mua and not a beauty therapist but used to ask the brides to prep own skin before i arrived, however i did used to use moisturiser which a little matt and worked brilliantly as a base. it was french and cant for the life of me remember the name, but all the mua were using it at the time perhpas embryolisse or something like that?
also swear by mac's prep and prime

was it avene or arbonne?xx

 

[banannarama]

Have to agree with this one xx

ditto... i don't actually provide a make-up service for my clients anymore (never really had the flair for it) but even on oily skin i would use a very light, fluid, day moisturiser and allow it to "sink" in for several minutes before i applied foundation... i have some clients who didn't ever use moisturiser as they thought their skin was too oily for it (until they met me that is! lol!)
acquaint yourself with different textures/brands/types of day-time moisturiser... ask your mates what they use/like/dislike too (it'll be much cheaper than dropping a packet in frasers! lol!)
you will always come across the odd die-hard client who wants to do it her way (even though YOU are the professional) and as long as she is happy thats all that matters! :hug:
it wouldn't do you any harm to invest in a few wee bases though!

big love x