You want to get flawless makeup but your breakouts keep on coming in between. This creates a problem for you as you might think to skip makeup or skip acne care products. But you don’t have to skip anything, instead you just need to find the right skincare product and know how to layer it beneath your makeup.
Not using anything for acne control and directly using makeup could worsen acne. So it is better to select a suitable acne control treatment for your skin for prepping your skin before makeup.
Firstly you need to choose the right product for acne control. It should be lightweight and must get absorbed easily into the skin. If a heavy or sticky product is used beneath then it would make applying makeup difficult. It would decrease the longevity of makeup and would not give a smooth application.
So a salicylic acid gel could help a lot because firstly it is a light textured formulation which gets absorbed quickly into the skin without leaving behind any residue, secondly it delivers active ingredients quickly which helps in controlling acne. Using salicylic acid as an active ingredient helps a lot.
Salicylic acid for acne prevention
Salicylic acid gel is a useful and most efficient formulation to reduce acne. Salicylic is a powerful beta hydroxy acid which has an oil soluble profile. This helps salicylic acid penetrate into the pores and deliver action. It actively helps dissolve or loosens the bonds of dead skin cells and dirt and clears them from the pores. It wipes off the excess sebum from the pores and skin surface, providing a matte finish to skin. It exfoliates the skin but not like harsh physical scrubs because it is a chemical exfoliant. It also helps in soothing current acne which helps in reducing irritation on the skin and helps in easy makeup application.
Steps for layering makeup
Step I: Cleanse your face: Before applying makeup firstly you need a clean base. Use a gentle cleanser for removing the dirt, oil, sweat and other impurities from the face. It would help in getting better results from acne gel. It would make skin a clean canvas for makeup application. Avoid harsh or oily cleansers which could stick to skin.
Step II: Pat dry: Now dry your face using a soft towel. Dry excess water from the face but don’t dry it completely.
Step III: Anti-acne gel: Now you have to apply the salicylic acid gel on your face. Apply it using fingers on active acne or acne spots using your fingers. Do not over apply the product as it could make skin completely dry. Let the gel get absorbed properly.
Now before moving to the next step, wait for 2 minutes. Let the gel get absorbed into the skin totally. Do not rush over to the next step.
Step IV: Moisturize: Now you need to moisturize your skin properly in order to make it hydrated and smooth. It helps in reducing dryness because of gel application. Select a light textured moisturizer for better results.
Step V: Sunscreen: If you are going out during the day sun protection becomes unskippable. Use a broad spectrum SPF for better protection from UV rays.
Step VI: Primer: After sunscreen now apply a non-silicon or light primer on your face. It would help in mattifying the skin and provide smooth application of makeup and prevent peeling of makeup. It would help in covering acne marks and give smooth finish
Step VII: Colour correct: Now you need to use a colour corrector or concealer in order to cover the red acne spots and even out the skin tone. Dab the concealer using your fingers or a small concealer brush or beauty blender gently on to the skin.
Step VIII Base application: Use a lightweight foundation or a skin tint instead of using a heavy coverage foundation. It might be suitable because it won’t make your skin feel heavy or irritate acne. Apply it using a brush or beauty blender. You can even use your fingers for applying. Just dab it into the skin softly.
Step IX Concealer: Use a light coverage concealer that resembles your skin tone. Appleton areas with blemishes and spots or areas that need to be concealed. Blend the concealer that matches your skin tone into your foundation base.
Step X Set: Apply your desired blush or tint in a moderate amount only. For enhancing the stay of your makeup and making concealer stay in its place apply a loose powder using a puff or a smooth brush. Dust off extra. After that use a light and hydrating setting spray to enhance longevity.
Tips for better result
- Wait for 2 minutes between each step
- Use clean brushes and beauty blenders
- Don’t do makeup on dirty skin
- Don’t pop or pick pimples
Wrapping up
Makeup and skincare could be used together if layered correctly. An acne spot corrector gel could be layered under makeup to cover and conceal acne properly. You just need to follow correct layering steps in order to conceal your acne marks and reduce acne. It would help in easily applying daily routine makeup along with acne care. This helps a lot for smooth application of makeup.