#TipTuesday Your Makeup is Only as Good as Your Skin

So much emphasis is placed on makeup and cosmetic products.....however, your makeup is only as good as your skin. When all the makeup is removed and washed off, what remains is your face, your skin. Once the illusion of makeup is gone, what lies beneath is exposed.

So my #TipTuesday is: Invest in an excellent skin care routine appropriate for your skin type and needs. Your skin will thank you now and in the years to come. You will age more gracefully and need less makeup. When starting a new skin care routine, test product on jaw line near ear. If you don't break out after a day, then it should be safe to try on your entire face. Better safe than sorry. Test it out first. 

Basics: 

*makeup remover

*face wash

*toner or witch hazel 

*eye cream

*face cream and SPF

These are a great start and you can add a weekly face mask and a serum and/or night cream in the future but for now start with the basics and you will see a difference. These small steps will make a huge impact on your skin now and in the future.

*Aspiring MUA? Working artists invest just as much in skin preparation for their kit. Proper skin prep on set allows for a solid and good base, makeup lasts longer and looks more flawless.*

Photographer: Kira Bucca, Hair: Daleesa Weary, Makeup: Maria Ortega