Is your skin parched? You can nourish it while keeping your makeup looking fresh all day.
Some types of cosmetics will help more than others, but the difference starts with how you care for your skin before you reach for your makeup.
These eight strategies will help get you started.
- Look for liquids and creams.
If your skin is prone to flaking or dry patches, use liquid or cream foundations that contain oil. Don’t need a lot of coverage? Try a tinted moisturizer, which is like a sheer foundation, instead. However, if you have a dry skin type, it’s important that your tinted moisturizer not replace a regular moisturizer, says Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist in Washington, D.C.
Another option is beauty balm (a.k.a. BB cream). The multitasking product not only provides a hint of coverage, but it also contains good-for-skin hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin B.
- Smooth your smacker.
Dead, dry skin can’t hold moisture, or your lip gloss. Exfoliate your lips once a week with a homemade mixture of sugar and honey. Sugar sloughs off the dead skin, while honey hydrates. You can also use a damp toothbrush (without toothpaste) to gently scrub the skin on your lips.
- Choose the right lip formula.
If your lips get dry easily, avoid matte lipstick or long-wearing formulas, as they will contribute to dryness.
Stick to lip gloss or sheer lipstick. Both make your lips look and feel juicier.
