The brow before foundation application debate goes down in makeup history as one of the most controversial, but does the order of makeup application truly matter? If you’re confused about which products to grab first, don’t worry--the LYS Beauty team is here to put an end to the discussion by dishing the best application sequence depending on your skin type to yield the most desirable results. With staying power and performance top of mind, this complexion application guide will help you find the right order for you to keep your makeup flawless and intact from morning to night.
Oily/Blemish-Prone Skin Types
Step 1: Prime
Priming the skin is crucial for oily skin types. This step allows for you to minimize the look of enlarged pores and excess oil so the foundation lays perfectly on the skin.
Step 2: Set the Primer
For a just-applied look that lasts all day, set your primer with a light layer of translucent pressed setting powder. The Triple Fix Translucent Pressed Setting Powder contains Niacinamide to help reduce the look of pores and shine. The weightless pressed formula buffs beautifully onto the skin without accentuating texture.
Step 3: Foundation
Create a flawless look and diminish the appearance of blemishes and uneven texture with a natural, skin-like foundation. The Triple Fix Serum Foundation comes in 35 shades with 3 universal undertones to help you find the perfect match.
Step 4: Concealer
Conceal any active blemishes and highlight the high points of the face, including the under eye area, center of the forehead and nose.
Step 5: Bake
To keep unwanted oil at bay, generously apply setting powder to the concealed areas, allowing the product to rest on the face for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Contour
Bring depth and dimension to the face by applying bronzer to the hallows of the cheek, jawline, forehead and hairline.
Step 7: Blush + Dust
Gently buff blush onto the cheeks, building until you achieve a desired look. Dust away any excess powder leftover from your bake (step 5).
Step 8: Lips
Finish your look by giving lips a glossy, high-shine finish using the Speak Love Glossy Lip Treatment Oil.
Dry Skin Types
Step 1: Prime
Beginning your routine with a hydrating and lightweight primer is essential to balancing the look of skin prior to makeup application. The Secure Skin Gripping Serum Primer is formulated with Ginger Root Extract to help visibly improve the look of uneven skin texture and tone.
Step 2: Foundation
Create an even base by applying foundation to face, blending onto the jawline, hairline and ears to ensure a seamless finish. For dry skin, opt for radiance-boosting foundations, like the Triple Fix Serum Foundation, which effectively addresses common concerns, like dark spots, pores and visible signs of aging with a breathable, silicone-free formula.
Step 3: Concealer
Apply concealer to the under eye area and center of the forehead and blend until you create a soft, undetectable look.
Step 4: Contour + Blush
To liven up a dull or dehydrated complexion, apply cream blush to the apples of the cheek and blend upwards onto the cheekbone for an instant flush of color. For dimension, apply No Limits Matte Bronzer to the hallows of the cheek to accentuate your facial bone structure.
Step 5: Set
Dust a thin layer of translucent setting powder across the entire face of lock makeup in place for all day perfection.
Step 6: Lips
Finish your look by giving lips a glossy, high-shine finish using the Speak Love Glossy Lip Treatment Oil.
Sensitive Skin Types
Step 1: Prime + Color Correct
Sensitive skin often means a fair share of redness, but priming and color correcting in the beginning is the perfect way to neutralize the look of skin before makeup.
Step 2: Concealer
Help reduce the look of blemishes or uneven texture and tone by applying concealer to concentrated areas.
Step 3: Foundation
Apply a thin layer of foundation onto the skin, building and blending as desired until you reach your desired level of coverage. For sensitive skin types, radiance-boosting foundations, like Triple Fix Serum Foundation, help soothe and nourish the skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Step 4: Blush
When possible, cream products blend the best under powder formulas, so blend the Higher Standards Satin Cream Blush onto the apples of the cheeks for added vibrancy.
Step 5: Highlight + Contour
Once the base is perfected, highlight and contour the face using the No Limits Matte Bronzer to help bring vibrancy and warmth back into the skin.
Step 6: Set
Dust a thin layer of translucent setting powder across the entire face of lock makeup in place for all day perfection.
Step 7: Lips
Finish your look by giving lips a glossy, high-shine finish using the Speak Love Glossy Lip Treatment Oil.