Beauty & Make-up post by Basma Masri

We're excited to introduce our weekly Beauty and Make-up tips, from none other than the lovely Basma Al Masri. Basma is Revlon's Ambassador and Makeup Artist in the Middle East and the founder of the beauty label B. beautiful. She will be providing us with bridal beauty and makeup tips and tricks starting today. Be sure to tell us in the comments: What beauty or make-up tips do you want more of? - absolute team

"Your face is a canvas!" - Basma Masri

Prep and Prime!
by Basma Al Masri

When applying your makeup, there is a very important step prior to that; prep and prime.

I am sure you heard this a lot before, your face is your canvas, and it really is! If your canvas is not prepped well to welcome color on it, then your painting will not look polished. The same is applicable to your skin, if it is not prepped well, then your makeup will not only not look polished, but it won’t last as much, and it won’t look as fresh.

When it comes to your skin, make sure you prep it well; it must be well cleansed and moisturized according to your skin type (not your sister’s or friend’s). Then start priming it; apply a primer all over your face (either a clear primer or a color suitable to your skin). Let it sit in for a few seconds before applying your foundation.. and then makeup away.

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