The Best Makeup & Skincare for Your Skin
Pretty Girl Makeup CEO,I’m Too Busy Podcast Host and celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach shares her expert guide to choosing the best makeup products for your skin type in Women Fitness Magazine.
Not all makeup is created equal — and using the wrong products for your skin type could be why your foundation isn’t lasting, your skin looks oily by noon, or your complexion feels dry and cakey. Pretty Girl Makeup CEO and celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach breaks it all down in this exclusive Women Fitness Magazine feature.
Dry Skin
Christina recommends liquid foundations and advises steering clear of anything with a matte finish. Dry skin needs hydration and a dewy finish will keep you looking fresh and glowing all day.
Oily Skin
Matte products are your best friend. Look for oil-free formulas and pressed powders that absorb shine and keep your skin looking fresh throughout the day.
Combination Skin
Look for products specifically marketed for combination skin, or choose oil-free formulas that won’t over-dry or over-hydrate. Christina’s favorite pressed powder for combination skin is available for just $19.99.
Pro Tip: Match Your Primer to Your Foundation
Oil-based primer pairs with oil-based foundation. Water-based primer pairs with water-based foundation. This one simple trick will make your makeup look flawless and last all day.
When to Throw Away Your Makeup
This is the part most of us skip — and it’s costing us our skin. Here’s Christina’s expert guide to makeup expiration:
• Mascara — 3 months
• Eyeliner, foundation, concealer, lipstick — 1 year
• Blush and eyeshadow — 2 years
• Makeup brushes — natural hair brushes can last a lifetime with proper care; synthetic brushes last about 1 year
Clean natural brushes weekly with gentle soap and warm water. Clean synthetic brushes at least twice a week with an alcohol-based cleaner. Toss them when they start shedding, become rigid, or stop applying color evenly.
Read the full feature at Women Fitness Magazine and shop Pretty Girl Makeup for products perfectly matched to your skin type.
Ready for a personalized makeup consultation? Book your appointment with Christina at christinaflach.com — serving San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Carmel, and Cabo San Lucas.
Women’s fitness magazine interviews Christina Flach about how to pick the best makeup for your skin, and when it’s time to throw old makeup away. Find the article here.