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Beginner Makeup Workshop · Part 2

Skincare That Works

Makeup only ever looks as good as the skin underneath it. Here's a routine you'll actually keep, and the ingredients genuinely worth your money.

By the end of this part you'll be able to

  • Build a simple daily, weekly and monthly routine that fits real life
  • Know the right order to layer your products
  • Recognise the hero ingredients and what each one does
  • Stop wasting money on products that don't earn their place
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Realistic Routines

A routine you'll actually keep

Consistency beats complicated, every time.

You don't need ten steps. You need the right few, done regularly.

Your routine at a glance

WhenDo this
Every morningDouble cleanse, moisturise, sunscreen
Every eveningDouble cleanse, serum, spot treatments, moisturiser
WeeklyMasks, chemical exfoliator, physical exfoliator
MonthlyFacials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion
The rule of thumb

Layer thinnest to thickest: cleanse, then watery serums, then creams, and always finish your morning with SPF as the last step.

Love Your Skin

The hero ingredients

A handful of actives do most of the heavy lifting. Know these four and you can read almost any label.

What each hero does

IngredientWhat it does for you
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths and brightens the skin
Hyaluronic acidHolds up to 10x its weight in water, adds flexibility, softens fine lines
Peptides & antioxidantsSupport collagen and elastin, reduce fine lines and help defend against UV damage
AHAs & BHAsExfoliate, help treat pigmentation and improve skin texture

Your skin feels dehydrated and you want something that pulls in moisture and plumps fine lines. Which hero ingredient do you reach for?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid holds up to 10x its weight in water, it's your go-to for hydration and softening fine lines.
Not this time. Think about which ingredient is famous for holding water in the skin.
Never skip

SPF every single morning. It's the one step that protects everything else you do, and the biggest anti-aging move you can make.

Take it with you

Print these and keep them by your bathroom mirror.

  • Beginner Makeup Workshop handout (printable)Your full workshop workbook with fill-in palette pagesAdd file URL

Skin prepped? Now for the makeup.

Next up: building a flawless base, primer, foundation, concealer and powder.

Next: Your Base