Cream vs Powder: Which Goes First in Your Makeup Routine?

The Correct Order of Makeup

If you’ve been wondering what the right steps are in applying your makeup, then you’ve come to the right place.

As a Pro makeup artist, I’m sharing my tips about how and when to apply your makeup so that it will look better and last longer.

Here are a couple links so you can watch the whole series and catch up!

Eye Makeup or Foundation First?

Foundation or Concealer First?

Layering Your Makeup for the Best Results

Layering your make up in the correct order is super important.

After all, you’re taking the time to put it on in the morning, so you want it to look as smooth and flawless as possible, right?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should use your cream products or your powders first I’m gonna answer this question for you.

Creams Always Go Before Powders

Now, as a makeup artist, as there are very few rules that I follow, but this is one of them.

I always add my cream products before I add my powders.

This helps your make up to spread more smoothly across your skin.

And by putting your powders on top of the creams, it helps to lock them in and make them last longer.

This rule applies to all liquid, cream and powders for the face.

How to Avoid Patchy Makeup

What I often see happening is that people try to apply liquid or cream blushes or bronzer on top of their powder make up.

This causes the makeup to skip across the skin instead of applying smoothly, and can make the makeup look patchy and uneven.

By layering your makeup the right way you’ll have smoother looking skin, longer wearing make up, and fewer touchups.

If you wanna learn the full system for flawless, everyday glam- from base to browse- check out my course, Glam BootCamp!

It’s made for real women who want to finally feel confident doing their
own make up- like a Pro.

About Me

Hey! I’m Kendall Swenson, a Pro Makeup Artist and the Creator of Glam Bootcamp.  Over the past 20 years I’ve worked with celebrities, athletes, professionals, and everyday women to help them look their best in front of the camera. I created Glam Bootcamp to help you learn my Pro Makeup Artist techniques to rock your personal style. 

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