The Best Makeup Routine for Dry Skin
If you have dry skin, it can be challenging to find products that don’t aggravate your skin even more, especIally when it comes to makeup. And while it does take intention to develop a beauty routine that gives you a natural glow, it’s not impossible! Read on for dry skin makeup tips, plus a go-to guide for selecting products that will make your skin feel radiant and moisturized.
Dry vs. dehydrated skin: what’s the difference?
It’s important first to understand if you have dry skin, which is due to your skin lacking oil, or dehydrated skin, which is caused by your skin lacking water.
Dry skin is a skin type, and is characterized by chronic underproduction of oil. Dry skin usually is accompanied by tightness of the skin. If you want to easily test if you have dry skin, then cleanse your skin and wait to moisturize. Does your skin look flaky or feel a little itchy? Does this occur no matter the season and worsen in the winter? If yes, you probably have dry skin. It is not uncommon for certain areas of the skin to be worse than others, especially if you have a combination skin type.
Dehydrated skin results from a lack of water and is closely connected to our water intake. If you’ve ever heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’ then that couldn’t be more true, and, in this case, you are also what you drink.
Healthy skin contains about 30% water, and when the skin loses water, it can feel very much like you have dry skin, even if you have an oily skin type. So it’s important to note that while dry skin is a skin type, dehydrated skin is a condition that can happen to any skin type.
The best beauty products for dry skin
If you have dry skin, your skin lacks oil, so it is best to choose makeup products that are oil based or waterless. This, combined with a skincare routine that includes oil cleansing can help replenish the oils in your skin, resulting in a natural glow.
It’s important to note what ingredients are in the makeup and skincare you are using. If you are using mostly water based products but your skin needs oil, an adjustment needs to be made. Pay close attention to what your skin needs, and adjust your products accordingly.
Pro tip: if the first ingredient in your makeup is water, that’s a sign that it is water based. Look for highly moisturizing ingredients instead. Remember: water hydrates, oil moisturizes.
Makeup Must Haves for Dry Skin
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Glow oil that doubles as a dry spot treatment
If you have dry skin, oil based products are your best friend and our Rose Glow serum is no exception. Infused with organic roses and made of nutrient rich ingredients, our Rose Glow is a customer favorite for a reason. The convenient roller bottle makes it easy to apply on the go, plus she works overtime as a lip moisturizer, under eye de-puffer and soothing dry spot treatment.
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Moisturizing skin tint makeup
If you’re tired of wearing foundation or just want an easier solution, this is for you! Pick a natural Liplove color and wear it as a skin tint for a fresh finish. Highlight your chin, bridge of nose and cheekbones for a flawless face that looks just as good as foundation - without the hassle.
Still want to keep foundation in your makeup routine? That works too. Add Liplove to your lips and cheeks for a glowing finish that doesn’t dry out your skin.
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Skincare that goes beneath the surface
Every good makeup routine starts (and ends) with a good skincare routine. If you have dry skin and have never tried oil cleansing, do your skin a favor and try it! And if you have no clue what I mean when I say oil cleansing, read this.
Ultimately, your skin is her best when you are your best. So check your product labels, wear moisturizing makeup and never skip skincare.
