Failing to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize can result in uneven program of makeup (viaMakeup.com).

The first step is to use a cleanser that isn’t too harsh for your skin bang out.

Next, once or twice per week, you should beexfoliating your skin.

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Some of the best chemical exfoliants, according to The Cut, include Drunk Elephant T.L.C.

For physical exfoliants, they recommend TATCHA Rice Enzyme Powder and DERMALOGICA Daily Microfoliant.

Meanwhile, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment contains both physical and chemical exfoliants.

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Moisturize, mousturize, moisturize!

The next essential step to prep your skin before makeup software is to moisturize.

Before applying a heavier, glow-providing moisturizer, apply a light water-based moisturizer first.

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This will help to plump the skin and prepare it to better absorb the heavier cream moisturizer that follows.

And one last mistake you might be making?

Not allowing your primer to dry fully before applying your makeup.