Skin prep is the foundation of great makeup

Product Recommendations:

Hydration

High-End: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum – Lightweight but deeply hydrating.

Drugstore: CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Affordable and packed with ceramides.

Exfoliation

High-End: Sunday Riley Good Genes (Lactic Acid Treatment) – Instant brightening.

Drugstore: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution – Budget-friendly exfoliation.

Brighten & Even Skin Tones

High-End: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic – One of the most effective Vitamin C serums.

Drugstore: Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum – Affordable and potent.

Skin Focus

Age Group

20s: Hydration, SPF, gentle exfoliation.

30s: Antioxidants, niacinamide, peptides.

40s: Retinol, peptides, richer moisturizers.

50+: Barrier repair, ceramides, deep hydration.