How To Wear A Facial Oil Before Makeup

Facial oils are having a moment in beauty. But do you really need one? And, is a facial oil before makeup even a good idea?

The biggest question I get about facial oils is, when SHOULD you use a facial oil before makeup? I mean, isn’t a trending technique to do a facial oil after moisturizer? Will wearing a facial oil affect the longevity of your makeup?

Today on the vlog, I’m sharing if you should use a facial oil before makeup, when to apply a facial oil before makeup.

Let’s get to it!

Why you want to use a facial oil

Your regular moisturizer not cutting it anymore? Instead of searching for a new moisturizer, add a facial oil to your skincare routine! Your skin will feel smoother, softer, and more resilient, not to mention taking on a wet dolphin skin-looking glow.

Facial oils are right for you if you struggle with occasional (think seasonal or climate-related dryness) or persistent dry, flaky, or dehydrated skin and your moisturizer just isn't doing enough no matter how enriched and emollient it is.

A facial oil is going to lubricate your skin to give you a youthful, healthy glow.

Who Is Facial Oil Good For?

• Dry skin
• Over 40 Skin 
• Skin is looking dull or lacking glow 
• Menopausal skin  

Who Is Facial Oil Not Good For?

• Acne prone skin 
• Some oily skin (However, facial oils can aid in regulating your skin’s oil production.) 

How To Incorporate Facial Oils into your Skincare Routine

I recommend using a facial oil in the morning and at night to see the full effects. Here’s how to incorporate it into your skincare routine:

1. Start with clean skin and/or exfoliated skin 
2. Apply any desired serums, like Water Elixir
3. Apply your facial oil, Water Oil 
4. Apply your eye cream
5. Seal everything with your favorite moisturizer, I like Water Balm

Prepping Your Skin Before Makeup and Mixing Water Oil 

You can use this same routine before applying your makeup. Using a Water Oil  as part of your Skin Prep before makeup will help you achieve that glow from within, skin-like finish to your foundations. 

You can also use Water Oil to make a skin tint or blush with your favorite powder product.

1. Start with a clean palette for mixing (Don’t have a makeup mixing palette, use a clean plate from your kitchen.)
2. Scrape a bit of your blush onto your plate (I use a clean eyebrow spoolie). 
3. Add 2-3 drops or Water Oil and mix with your brush. 
4. Add additional powder until desired color is achieved. Add additional oil if your mixture is too thick/dry. 
5. Apply to the face for a fresh flushed glow, use under foundation for an underpinning effect, or over foundation as your cream blush.

Check out this video I made for more about making your own blush. 

Things Your Should Know 

Water Oil is:

• Cruelty-Free
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free
• Paraben-Free
• Nut-Free
• Fragrance-Free
• No Chemical Colors 
• Great for all skin types, even sensitive skin

Water Oil is full of skin loving oils: 

• Squalane (Derived from Olives)
• Sea Buckthorn Oil
• Japanese Camellia Oil
• Argan Oil 
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
• Avocado Oil
• Jojoba Seed Oil
• Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean Oil)
• Sesamum Indicum Oil (Sesame Seed Oil)

Do you have Water Oil in your skin prep collection? Leave me a comment below, I’d love to hear!