Popsugar Beauty Skin Care Makeup Prep Beauty Products These Are the Essential Products That Will Prep Your Skin For Makeup 6 August 2019 by Sarah Siegel Image Source: elfcosmetics.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. How you prepare your face for makeup is almost as important as the products and techniques you use with it. If you skip getting your skin ready properly, your foundation, eye shadow, or lipstick may not last as long as it would have if you took adding a few more minutes to your routine. Luckily, we have you covered. We've rounded up a quick few steps that will prepare your skin for makeup properly. Whether you want to look your best for a special occasion or your beauty routine is your self-care ritual, these steps go the extra mile to keep you looking great. Check out the best prep products, ahead. Roll Away Puffiness Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Use a face roller like the ReFa Caxa Ray Facial Roller Tool ($280) to get rid of morning puffiness and fluid in your face. After a quick massage, you'll look more awake and toned. ReFa Caxa Ray Facial Roller Tool $280 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Sooth Your Under Eyes Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Hydrate and take down morning swelling with the Patchology Moodpatch Eye Gel Mask ($15). Plus, the green tea variety contains caffeine for an added dose of firmness. Patchology Moodpatch Eye Gel Mask $15 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Smooth Out Your Lips Image Source: macys.com Applying lipstick or gloss over dry lips creates a mess. Using the Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Smooth Sugar Lip Scrub ($22) before applying colour will ensure you have a smooth and hydrated foundation for your look. Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Smooth Sugar Lip Scrub $22 from macys.com Buy Now Create an Even Canvas Image Source: elfcosmetics.com To fill in the appearance of pores and gloss over dry patches, press your finger into the E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer ($8), and spread the product across your face. It creates a silky smooth base for makeup. E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer $8 from elfcosmetics.com Buy Now Create a Long-Lasting Base For Eyes Image Source: target.com Cover blue and purple tones on your eyelids and ensure your liner or eye shadow stay put by prepping your skin with the Milani Eyeshadow Primer ($6). Your shadow won't crease, budge, or smear all day. Milani Eyeshadow Primer $6 from target.com Buy Now Skin CareMakeupBeauty By POPSUGARBeauty How-ToBeauty Products