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    Should you moisturize before applying makeup?
    Daniel Vann
    Licensed Aesthetician
    Daniel Vann is the Creative Director for Daredevil Cosmetics, a makeup studio in the Seattle Area. He has been working in the cosmetics industry for over 15 years and is currently a licensed aesthetician and makeup educator.
    Licensed Aesthetician
    Expert Answer
    Yes, this will keep your skin looking smooth. It can also help to spritz a little water on your face periodically while you're applying your makeup. This will keep the makeup moist, making it easier to move around, and lets you build up thin layers to create perfectly styled looks!
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    Should I apply face cream before primer?
    Community Answer
    You should put the cream on first, and then the primer.
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    I have normal skin, so what I do before makeup?
    Community Answer
    Make sure you wash your face, and always moisturize. A primer is optional but recommended.
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    My problem is, after I do my makeup, I sweat, and then it doesn't look very good. What can I do about that?
    Zoe
    Community Answer
    Try using setting spray to keep your makeup lasting all day. You apply it after you're completely done with your makeup.
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    I am old, and when I use a cream on my face before my makeup, it brings out deep winkles. Should I stop using cream before my makeup?
    Community Answer
    It might be a good idea to switch your usual face cream with something that combines both facial moisturizer and foundation, such as a BB cream or a CC cream. These are essentially tinted moisturizers, which provide lighter coverage and a thinner application, which might solve the problem of having it emphasize your wrinkles.
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    What do I put on before foundation?
    Community Answer
    It's best to clean your face before you apply makeup. After your face is clean and dry, apply a makeup primer. You can find primer almost anywhere, in the beauty sections of stores.
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    Can I apply makeup after using a face pack?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that is what they're made for.
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    How can I apply eyeliner perfectly?
    Community Answer
    Practice, practice, practice. If you need some help, you can tape the areas around your eyes to create straight lines to use as guides. Carefully remove the tape once you've finished applying the eyeliner.
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    Do I mist before I prime?
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    If it's like a refreshing mist like rosewater, then mist before, but if it's a setting mist, spray after your makeup is done for an all-day look.
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    What can I use on my face before applying makeup? I sweat a lot.
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Get a good primer. Also, if you don't mind the makeup feeling, get a stage foundation made for actors who are under all those hot stage lights. Yes, it's a bit more expensive and heavier, but it's also more full-coverage. My favorite is the Kat Von D Lock It foundation.
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    Can I use a facial sunscreen instead of moisturizer?
    Community Answer
    You can use sunscreen, but unless it is a combo sunscreen/moisturizer, the sunscreen won't hydrate your skin.
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    Should I mist before putting primer on?
    Community Answer
    You don't need to, but it helps to mist before you put the primer on.
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    After moisturizing my face, can I apply BB cream and any skin lightening cream with SPF15 before primer?
    Isabella
    Community Answer
    You should wait at least 15 to 30 minutes before applying any cream to your face after washing it, so your face seems refreshed and brand new in the process.
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    What can I do about the dark wrinkles under my eyes?
    Community Answer
    If you want to get rid of your dark circles, there are some foods like cucumber, raw potatoes, or even almond oil that can be applied to the area. Almond oil is very helpful, and here's how you can use it: Lightly massage a bit of almond oil under your eyes daily before going to bed. Leave it on overnight and rinse it off in the morning.s.
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    Can a silicone-based primer be used with a water-based foundation?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it can.
  • Question
    How can I get rid of brown discoloration on my cheeks?
    Mahdia iqra
    Community Answer
    if you have brown marks or discolor on your face, hide it with concealer. Apply a layer of concealer on those areas and dab them using a dabbing brush or sponge.
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    When I apply moisturiser and foundation, I don't look fresh. My skin seems dehydrated. Why?
    Paulina Czarnecka
    Community Answer
    You might be using a bad moisturiser or an outdated foundation. Buy some primer to prepare your face for applying some new foundation and see how this works instead.
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    I am a Black woman with Indian brown skin color. How do I get the eyeshadow colors to show?
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    Prepare your eyelids with a primer and/or a concealer. This will make the eye shadow color pop more and last longer. Then, make sure you use a highly pigmented eye shadow (you can ask for help in a shop). This will create a stronger color on the skin. Lastly, you can apply the eye shadow with a slightly wet brush or finger, this will help for the color to look more intense and less dusty.
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    How can I apply makeup on my nose without it making my pores look bad?
    Community Answer
    Wear a pore-minimizing primer. I recommend the ones by Fenty Beauty, which work really well. They have many types and you can buy it at Sephora.
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    What should be applied first BB cream or primer?
    Community Answer
    Use primer, then BB cream, as primer is used before every step of makeup.
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    Is a setting spray necessary after using a refreshing mist like rosewater?
    Lia Hamilton
    Community Answer
    No rosewater is a great substitute for setting spray. It will help to set your makeup just like a setting spray would. But using something other than that will not work.
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