Wearing face masks can clog pores and cause breakouts, so it’s important to take those extra skincare steps and perfect your makeup routine.

The good news is: that it is absolutely still possible to wear makeup while wearing a mask.

With some minor tweaks and adjustments, your makeup can still look flawless, even during a global pandemic.

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10 Tips for Wearing Makeup With a Face Mask

1. Skin Prep

Masks can lead to clogged pores and breakouts if you don’t take preventative measures.

Make sure you’re washing your face daily, morning and night, and follow up with a good moisturizer that meets your specific skincare needs.

After moisturizer, do a couple of extra steps for your nighttime routine. I use a hydrating face serum and brightening under-eye cream. If I have breakouts, I use a drying lotion for spot correcting.

Make sure to wash your face and use a moisturizer every time prior to applying your makeup.

Favorites:

• Face Wash: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
• Moisturizer: CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
• Face Oil: The Ordinary Rose Hip Seed Oil
• Eye Cream: Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
• Acne: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

2. Don’t Forget to Prime!

It can be very frustrating when your makeup rubs off on your face mask.

To prevent this, don’t skip out on priming your skin before makeup. It’s a vital step for anyone who wants their makeup last all day and night.