Putting makeup on dry patches of skin can be really difficult.
Here’s how to apply makeup to dry flaky skin according to a makeup artist.
The key to seamless blending, saysJ.
Brandon Correa, Yves Saint Laurents national makeup artist, is making sure your skin is adequately prepped.
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J. Brandon Correa is Yves Saint Laurents national makeup artist.
Adjust your routine by layering in extra hydration throughout the software.
J. Brandon Correa is Yves Saint Laurent’s national makeup artist.
Below, he explains exactly the steps youll need to take to do it properly.
How to apply makeup to dry, flaky skin in 4 steps
1.
Exfoliate
If you have any excess dry skin, you shouldexfoliatebefore your makeup software, says Correa.
Correa recommends theYSL Pure Shots Night Reboot Resurfacing Serum($50 to $120).
It will gently exfoliate, refine, and hydrate [your skin] during the night, he says.
He says they both provide smooth, weightless hydration.
Do not buff as this will cause the texture of the dry patch to become evident.
TheDrunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil($40 to $72) is also a great option.
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J. Brandon Correa is Yves Saint Laurent’s national makeup artist.
