

Controversial opinion: I like my morning skin routine more than my night time. Taking off the day is great, but there is simply no way my skin is doing what it’s doing, without getting the attention it deserves in the morning.
Sure, makeup can really elevate those natural features you were blessed with, but the most important and crucial step, is looking after your skin first.
Here’s exactly what I do in the mornings to make sure a) my skin is looking and feeling its best and b) my makeup application is, if I do say so myself, flawless.
Prepare
There’s a lot of debate about whether you should cleanse your skin in the morning, some people think it’s overkill. Personally, I’m a fan of it. I keep it simple though: warm water, a gentle cleanser. I use micellar water to pull off any remaining products, plus any dirt and grime that inevitably flew onto my face from the ceiling fan I’m too short to clean.
Let’s pretend it’s a Saturday. I'm feeling weekend ready, might have a catch-up with friends later – whatever’s on the cards: I want my skin looking its ~smooth and exfoliated~ best. I’d be pulling out my dermaplaning wand for skin prep, before other products are slapped on.
This baby is going to do a whole bunch of the heavy-lifting for you, and I promise she’s not as intimidating as she seems. In fact, dermaplaning is highly satisfying.
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