Picture this: you just applied your foundation and — although we’re sure it looks great — you can’t help but wonder why it doesn’t look as flawless as your favorite celeb’s beat. To get the scoop on how to achieve a super smooth makeup look, we tapped celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh. In the Q&A ahead, she shares her secrets to achieving the smoothest makeup application ever (like her client Abigail Cowen pictured above). Spoiler alert: it’s all about skincare. How important is your skincare when it comes to makeup application? Skincare is extremely important before applying makeup because it preps the skin so that makeup goes on smoother and also lasts longer. I’m a big believer in hydrating the skin before applying makeup because good skin can still show through the makeup and therefore you end up applying less foundation and concealer. I always tell my clients to prep their skin with Thayers Rose Petal Facial Toner. I find that it naturally balances the skin while creating an all-day hydration and helps to smooth out skin texture. It’s alcohol-free and gentle for anyone to use.
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