Tips for a flawless base

Freelance makeup artist and Shoppers Beauty Boutique Cosmetician Katarina Ingratta shares tips for achieving a flawless, natural base.

Katarina Ingratta @makeup__by__kat

The key to a flawless base not only lies in quality makeup products, but is heavily dependent on skin prep. Proper skincare and skin prep is key to achieving the ultimate natural looking base.

Tip #1

Make sure that you are using a hydrating under-eye product routinely. My favourite products to use are the Clinique All About Eyes eye cream and the La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 eye serum. These products ensure that your under-eye area is hydrated prior to makeup application and helps to minimize creasing.

Tip #2

Exfoliate two to three times per week. I love using the Clinique 7 day scrub as it’s so gentle and I have very sensitive skin! The Reversa Exfoliating solution is also a great chemical exfoliant.

Tip #3

The Lise Watier Bio Lift eye patches are perfect to use before makeup application. It helps to tighten the under-eye area while giving an instant, radiant effect. I always recommend these to my brides to use the morning of their wedding.

Tip #4

Prime your lips before lipstick application to ensure they are properly hydrated and help increase the longevity of your lipstick! My favourites to use are the Evio Lip serums or the Clinique Moisture Surge™ Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment.

Tip #5

Prep your skin with a hydrating and dewy primer. I love using a rich moisturizer as my makeup base and the Go with the Glow niacinamide drops from PÜR cosmetics.