Makeup For Sensitive Skin: Try A Gentle And Effective Routine

If you are someone with sensitive skin, you know the struggle of finding the right makeup products for sensitive skin. Apply the wrong product, and you might put your skin at risk. If you can relate, choosing the right makeup and applying it the right way goes a long way. Even after using the right products and following the correct steps, if your makeup applicators are not clean, there is a chance that it will leave your skin irritated. Ideally, you should be cleaning your makeup brushes once a week to prevent skin reactions. Also, always be as gentle as possible when applying makeup. Using tools by rubbing or swiping too harshly can cause further skin irritation and flare-ups. One wrong move and you could land up with redness, itchiness and breakouts. While it is difficult to pinpoint what exactly your skin would react to, here is everything that you need to do to prevent your makeup from wreaking havoc on your face. Well, let's create a makeup routine for sensitive skin.

Your skin may not be able to breathe under a heavy and creamy product and has a higher chance of drying out your skin. Therefore, it is better to switch to lightweight products as they are the best face makeup for sensitive skin. Another big tip? Use powder for your base sparingly, as it also dries the skin out, which can lead to irritation. In such a scenario, something like the Lakmé Absolute Glow Primer can definitely come to your aid. It is sheer and not only blurs pores and blemishes but also makes your skin glow with shining pearls in its formula. And while it acts as a base for your makeup, it also shields your skin from all the makeup you'll be using.

Honestly, once you have your primer on, you can breathe a sigh of relief. But if you still want to be sure, look for similarly airy products for makeup for sensitive skin like the Lakmé Absolute Creme Concealer. All you need to do is dot it on the affected areas and blend it for perfect coverage. It also has vitamin E which keeps your skin hydrated and healthy. But instead of rubbing and dragging the beauty blender or brush, just dab them lightly. Using a damp blender will help blend the concealer or any other product quickly as well as be gentle on your skin.

To make sure that it is the right makeup for sensitive skin, harsh chemicals should be replaced by natural ingredients as they are meant to be gentle on the skin and a lot safer. Based on your skin type look for ingredients that will be loved by your skin, for example, glycerine works exceptionally well for oily and sensitive skin. Even when selecting a foundation, look for one that offers some kind of benefit to your skin, such as the Lakmé Absolute Argan Oil Serum Foundation. With SPF 45 and argan oil, the foundation not only keeps the skin nourished but also protects it from the sun's harsh rays. Get a soft and dewy look as this liquid foundation easily blends and gives you an even complexion to be envied by the beauty gurus.

While this may sound slightly bizarre, here's a trick that you can keep in mind when buying makeup products for sensitive skin. Always try to look for stick or compact alternatives for your usual makeup. Powder or stick formulas have a lesser amount of water content to harbour bacteria and this means that they contain a lesser number of preservatives too. This means the least chance of you reacting negatively to it.

So, if you have been wondering how to contour and try out creamy blushes, your best alternative is the Lakmé Absolute Facelift Palette. It comes with a dark and light version, perfect for subtle or dramatic contouring. Along with the contouring and highlighting shades, it also has a blush to complete your look. Infused with argan oil, this lightweight palette is all about skinification as it makes sure that your skin stays healthy and glam.

Your best bet is to opt for matte shades as they have the least chances to cause any type of reaction. The Lakmé Absolute Infinity Eye Shadow Palette range has almost every matte shade. Coupled with some frosted shades, you can add a touch of shimmer over your matte looks when you're feeling like it. Since it is extremely pigmented and creamy, there isn't going to be much of a fallout that could irritate your eyes or skin. Just swipe your brush on the palette, shake off the excess and pat on the shade to your eyelid.

Complete your eye makeup with the trusty Lakmé 9 to 5 Black Impact Liner. With the number of Indians who have started out with this liner, you already know that this is the safest one on the market for makeup products for sensitive skin. Simple and small, it has a handy little handle for you to grip and experiment with. Get your dramatic graphic wings or confidently get your eyeliner to simply match if you are a rookie. Its fast-drying formula also makes sure that it doesn't get in your eye or cause any kind of reaction.

Finish your makeup routine for sensitive skin with a nourishing lipstick that won't dry out your lips. Gone are the days of mercury and other harsh chemicals in your lipstick. Now you can get them with ingredients that keep your lips soft and hydrated like raspberry seed oil, rose oil and cocoa butter as seen in Lakmé's different range of lipsticks. No wonder Lakmé's Absolute Matte Ultimate Lip Color With Argan Oil is a favourite as it has the most luxurious and moisturising ingredient of all – argan oil that keeps your lips healthy, pretty and tinted. Get soft, matte lips in any shade you like without worrying about a dry or chapped finish.

Always remove every trace of makeup from your skin before you go to bed. Don't be lazy and sleep with it, this habit can harm your skin in more ways than one. Keep wipes and makeup remover on your bedside table to get completely clean and fresh skin before bed.

It is really important to prep your skin before you start the makeup routine for sensitive skin. Remember to use products that are super gentle and specially formulated for your sensitive skin. Start by thoroughly cleansing your skin, toning it and then slathering on some lightweight moisturiser. A good moisturiser keeps your skin looking and feeling healthy and also prevents dryness and dehydration.

You may tend to overlook the expiry dates of makeup products, especially if you don't use makeup on an everyday basis. Apart from the best-before date, an often-overlooked element of a beauty product's packaging is the tiny symbol that says "6M" (six months) "12M" (one year), etc. What this means is that the particular product will last for that much time once it's opened. Pay attention and make sure to replace your makeup when it expires. We guess it's time to purge that liner you've been loyal to for five years.