VERY DETAILED 6 Step Oily Skin Prep for Flawless Makeup That Lasts, by Imani on YouTube. 5 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Skip eyebrow razors for facial hair removal. They can irritate skin and trigger breakouts that make the base uneven. Use a gentler method instead.
Wash your face with a gel cleanser to reset oil. Massage it in for about 30 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Sweep a niacinamide toner over your face with a cotton pad. This balances oil and preps skin so makeup grips better than on bare, slick skin.
Apply a dark spot correcting serum to areas with discoloration. Fading spots means you can use less foundation and avoid heavy layers that cake.
Tap a small amount of avocado eye cream under each eye. Let it absorb fully before concealer so the product does not slide into fine lines.
Finish with a moisturiser to lock in the barrier. Wait three minutes for it to sink in before you start makeup.
Apply foundation in thin layers, starting at the centre of the face. Build only where you need coverage and blend outward.
Tips and common mistakes
Let each skincare layer absorb before adding the next, or products pill under makeup.
Use less eye cream than you think you need, since excess product is what creases.
Give moisturiser a full three minutes before foundation so it does not slide.
Do not scrub or shave your face right before makeup, as irritated skin breaks down faster.
Questions
Do I need the exact products shown?
No. Any gentle gel cleanser, niacinamide toner, dark spot serum, eye cream and oil-free moisturiser will work. Match the product type, not the brand.
Why wait three minutes before makeup?
It gives your moisturiser time to absorb. Applying foundation onto wet skincare is a common cause of pilling and patchy coverage.
Will this help concealer creasing under the eyes?
Yes, if you keep the eye cream light and let it set. Heavy layers of cream plus concealer are the usual reason creasing happens.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
