Pre-makeup masks that will make it last longer and save your skin

Pre-makeup masks that will make it last longer and save your skin

Pre-makeup masks that will make it last longer and save your skin

Julia Roberts does it and the makeup artists with the most followers in the world endorse it. When applying a mask on our skin, what we do is deposit a much more concentrated treatment. In this case, as a preliminary step to makeup, tissue-type masks (both cellulose and hydrogel) are the best option since they prevent this high cosmetic concentration from evaporating.

To use a mask as a primer, you can do it on perfectly clean skin or after applying a toner, as always, it depends on how much of a beauty freak you are and if you follow the rules of Korean cosmetics. Next, the mask is applied, making sure to cover all the areas, fitting each hole - don't worry, it is a truth like a temple that no one fits eyes, nose and mouth in the indicated spaces - and making sure that there are no bubbles.

The average waiting time for this type of mask can range from 20 to 30 minutes and, let's be honest, since you start pampering yourself, leaving it a little longer is not a drama. After removing it, you should massage the entire skin to distribute the excess product that remains on its surface, making sure that it is completely absorbed. It is time to remember that you have a neck and neckline and that they also need hydration.

Precisely the serum in which the masks are soaked will act as a serum and even a moisturizer, depending on the properties of the mask you have chosen, so the skin is prepared. It is visibly more hydrated, soft, smooth and luminous, everything we ask of a primer. In this way, the adherence of the makeup will be better, we will need less product and it will not crack or dry out.

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Among our favorite masks, you can't miss those with ultra-hydrating, soothing, revitalizing and moisturizing properties, which leave the skin deeply hydrated and prepared for the next step.

Mascarillas premaquillaje que harán que dure más y salvarán tu piel

But to talk about cellulose masks, we first have to take into account Korean cosmetics, thanks to which we discovered this type of single-use intensive treatment cosmetics. In South Korea it is so popular to use masks that are sold in large packs and their properties are the most varied. But to use them as a primer, one option is the Pearl Brightening Mask (€3.95). It manages to restore a unique luminosity to the skin and does not leave any kind of sticky feeling. In its serum we find hyaluronic acid and blueberry to hydrate, soothe, unify the tone and illuminate.

Without a doubt, one of those infallible cosmetics, capable of adapting to anyone, is Charlotte Tilbury's Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask (€24.55). It's not a cellulose or hydrogel mask, it's probably nothing you've tried before. It has its own instructions as it is multifunctional. On the one hand, the upper part must be placed and then the lower part, which, to add tensile strength to the face, is attached to the ears. Thanks to its 5 Skin Solution IQ technology, it adapts to the needs of each skin, impregnating the vitamins and botanical ingredients that it needs. Its effects last on the skin for up to 8 hours thanks to its dry tissue, a revolutionary biomimetic transmission system. Can be used up to 3 times. Moisturises, illuminates, smoothes and reduces wrinkles, it's one of the makeup artist's tricks before shows like Victoria's Secret.

Another Korean mask that is among our favorites is I Love Myself Makeup Boosting Mask (€2.95), which, in addition to having an ideal packaging, illuminates and activates microcirculation. Leaves skin hydrated and comforted for makeup to last longer.

To ensure proper hydration, the DR. Jart (€10.95) includes an ampoule with a concentrated serum with illuminating properties. Unlike other masks, you first have to spread the serum all over the skin and then place the mask on top to seal the treatment. It is recommended to let it act between 30-40 minutes to achieve a very bright finish.

Life Plankton Essence Mask from Biotherm (€6.55). A year ago we fell in love with this mask that turned out to be Julia Roberts' beauty secret at the 2019 Oscars. Its content is the equivalent of an entire bottle of serum and its results are ultra-juicy, plump, moisturized skin, addictive! In addition, it has regenerative properties thanks to its 5% Life Plankton and acts by revitalizing the skin in less than 10 minutes.

For days with less time, we also have The Primer Mask from Sephora Collection (€2). Unlike other masks, this one has color, specifically it is pink and its superpower is to hydrate the skin and illuminate it thanks to its naturally-derived reflective pigments. You don't need more than 5 minutes and its intense hydration allows you to skip the moisturizer.

Other very comforting formats

In addition to tissue masks, traditional masks in cream, clay or even patches soaked in product can prepare the skin in the same way, although, unlike those made of cellulose, they leave residue.

Another example of the great Charlotte Tilbury is the Goddess White Clay Mask (€48.95). The skin is completely clean thanks to the power of absorbing the fat of the clay, but also because it contains sweet almond, it leaves it hydrated, soft and illuminated. It also has antiseptic properties to prevent the proliferation of infections.

The half-cream, half-mousse texture of the Kiehl's Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask (from €22), is the same as that of a real mashed avocado and its application to the skin is very pleasant. When it dries, it does not stay like other masks, but its characteristic green color 'oxidizes', darkening. When removing it with warm water and a muslin, the skin is ultra-hydrated, juicy and very illuminated, it is as if you were brand new skin.

Another option is to prepare the skin area by area with patches such as Patchology's FlashPatch PM Eye Gels (€39.95). They take care of the eye contour, hydrating and comforting it, they literally work like a restful sleep and leave the skin prepared so that makeup adheres better.

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Masks can be that secret and strategic ally for important events in which we need makeup to last longer. They leave the skin hydrated, calm and luminous, enhancing its beauty.

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