Ask any makeup artist and they’ll tell you that skincare is everything when it comes to achieving that flawless base. Skincare and makeup go hand in hand, after all. Even if you think your makeup already looks good without it, imagine how much better it’ll be with some quality skin prep. Since your skin is the main canvas, it’s only fair to spoil it with a bit of luxury, right?
We went ahead and asked professional makeup artists which skincare products they don’t mind splurging on, and they didn’t hold back. Ahead, the exact luxury skincare items that actually deliver results, straight from the pros.
SHOP: The Exact Luxury Skincare Products Makeup Artists Don’t Mind Splurging On
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense
For Miz Raffy, skincare is the ultimate splurge. “Skincare in general is my main splurge! I’ve been loving the La Mer The Eye Balm Intense for a while now because it moisturizes and depuffs the eye area, which I feel makes the makeup on top look natural,” she shares. Considering how delicate the under-eye area is, a good eye cream can really make a difference—and La Mer is known for giving your skin that next-level hydration and radiance.
The Eye Balm Intense, P17,500, LA MER, Lazada and Rustan's
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
“If I had to pick just one product I wouldn’t mind splurging on, it would be the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base,” says Vince. “It’s popular for a reason—it really works! I believe that good skincare goes hand in hand with makeup. A solid skincare routine makes your makeup look flawless and seamless. I’ve also noticed that it pairs well with every foundation in my kit, which is something not all moisturizing primers can do.” The Vitamin Enriched Face Base is a cult favorite for its unique blend of primer and moisturizer, offering the perfect prep for smooth, glowing skin.
Muriel Vega Perez echoes this, saying, “As a professional makeup artist, a must-have from my beauty kit is Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Primer Moisturizer. [It] matches every skin type and really helps the makeup last the entire day.”
Vitamin Enriched Face Base, P4250, BOBBI BROWN, Rustan's
Clé De Peau Beaute UV Protective Cream
For Carissa, sun protection is a non-negotiable part of her routine. “It’s probably the Clé De Peau sunscreen UV protective cream, as it’s also part of my daily makeup skincare routine to protect us (and my clientele) from damaging UV rays. Plus, it’s hydrating on the skin but not sticky or greasy,” she explains. Not only does this luxurious sunscreen shield the skin from harmful UV rays, but it also offers a lightweight, non-greasy feel, making it a must-have in any routine.
UV Protective Cream, P5100, CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE, cledepeau-beaute.com
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
Janica emphasizes the importance of skin prep to achieve a radiant finish. “For me, skin prep is the most important part to bring out a base’s full potential to look like healthy skin. So the product I don’t mind splurging on is the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. It’s great for all ages and skin types, and it’s great for hydration without the greasiness. I just feel an added radiance whenever I use this under my base when I do makeup,” she reveals. The Advanced Night Repair serum is legendary for its anti-aging benefits and long-lasting hydration, making it a go-to for makeup artists who want to ensure their clients’ skin glows from within.
Advanced Night Repair, P6800, ESTÉE LAUDER, Rustan's and Lazada
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