The social media influencer industry has led us to believe that the secret to a flawless makeup look is expensive makeup products. While they might be getting paid for promoting such narratives, we can tell you that they are far from the truth.
High-end makeup products can extend the life of your products and last a makeup look, but they are not a standalone guarantee of 'flawlessness.' Wedding season is around the corner, and we don't want you to be misled.
The two most overlooked factors that make or break your makeup look are — skincare that suits your skin type and understanding your skin's undertone.
Identify Your Skin Type Before Buying Skincare Products
You might have seen so many people who spend thousands on a skincare product, but that product becomes their nightmare instead of making their skin better. As it turns out, that product did not suit their skin type regardless of how good or expensive it was.
Begin by Washing Your Face
To find your actual skin type, you must start with a clean and freshly washed face. Use a gentle cleanser to cleanse your skin with lukewarm water. Then, pat dry your skin with a soft fabric and leave it for a couple of hours without applying any products. Finally, observe how your skin has responded. (Explore Face Wash and Cleanser)
Oily Skin
It is probably the easiest to identify due to the skin's overactive sebum glands. You might notice shine all over the face, especially the forehead, nose, and chin (T-zones).
Also, if you step into bright light and look closely, your skin might have large and visible pores, especially around the nose and cheeks. This means, your skin is highly prone to blackheads, whiteheads, and acne issues.
Dry Skin
On the other hand, if your skin feels tight, flaky, or rough after washing, you have dry skin. Also, the pores might appear small or completely invisible even upon stepping in bright light.
Dry skin is often prone to irritation, redness, and sensitivity, especially in colder climates.
Combination Skin
This type of skin is tricky to identify because people often mistake it for oily skin. As a result, they end up doing the wrong skincare or makeup shopping and keep wondering why nothing works for them. For this skin type, you need products that address multiple needs of your skin.
So, if your skin has a mixture of dry and oily patches, typically, the T-zone is oily, while the cheeks may be normal to dry, you have a combination skin type. Likewise, your pore size may vary as well; larger in the T-zone and smaller on the cheeks.
Sensitive Skin
Like combination skin type, sensitive skin often goes misdiagnosed as well. People with this type of skin mistake it for dry, as it can appear flaky.
After washing, sensitive skin can appear dry, itchy, and red. The pores on your skin can be both small to medium-sized, often accompanied by a thin skin texture.
It is easily irritated by products, sun exposure, or changes in weather; prone to redness, itching, and reactions. So, you need to be gentle with it and use fragrance-free products to avoid discomfort.
Normal Skin
If your skin has not responded in any of the ways mentioned above, there is a fair chance that your skin might be normal.
Adjusting Skincare According to Weather
However, it is important to remember that your skin care needs may change with the changes in weather.
Cold and dry seasons make skin lose moisture, leaving it feeling tight and dry. In such weather, the oily skin may become a combination skin. On the other hand, humid and warm climates stimulate sebum glands, even in dry skin. In such conditions, dry skin may act like a combination skin or maybe a normal skin type.
Similarly, your skin may also experience increased sensitivity in different weather conditions. That's why it is also advised to pay attention to your skin needs and adjust your skincare routine wisely. Customizing your routine to the weather ensures healthy skin year-round. (Explore Moisturizers and Creams)
What is Your Skin's Undertone?
Another reason your makeup looks dull or ashy is your undertone. Maybe the products that you use and the colors that you pick for yourself are conflicting with your skin tone.
Hold up a pure white cloth next to your face, then a cream or off-white one. If white makes your skin look bright, you may have cool undertones; if off-white flatters more, you’re likely warm-toned.
Another way to understand your undertone is by going into natural light and observing closely:
- Cool undertones show hints of pink, red, or blue. The veins on your might look blue or purple.
- Warm undertones have hints of yellow, gold, or peach. Also, if your veins look green, you likely have a warm undertone.
- Neutral tones are a mix of cool and warm undertones, often resulting in a balanced or olive complexion. You may struggle to identify a specific color, as veins appear both green and blue.
Buy the Best Skincare Products in Pakistan
By taking a little time to understand your skin, you can completely transform your skincare and makeup routine. As a result, you’ll feel more confident in your skin and makeover skills.
If you have already followed the process mentioned above, head to our online store to find the skincare products in Pakistan for your skin at the most affordable prices. Follow our page for seasonal sales and discounts!
