Chandni Goyal, Training Manager, Anastasia Beverly Hills India, explains why hydrating your skin is essential before applying makeup.

Skin hydration or the lack of it really impacts how nourished or dull your skin looks. Well hydrated skin will always look healthy, nourished, and supple. When your skin is well hydrated it has the ability to flush away toxins with the moisture in the skin and carry nutrients to the skin cells. Moreover, well hydrated skin will help to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. So when your skin is well hydrated before applying makeup, makeup tends to last longer, blends, and sits on the skin smoother and there will be no dry patches when you apply foundation. If you hydrate your skin well before makeup, your skin will thank you by looking radiant, smooth, and glowing.

I love using the Hydrating Oil from Anastasia Beverly Hills before starting makeup because this is one facial oil that is suitable for all skin types and has complexion-boosting abilities that boost hydration and nourishes the skin.

It is a blend of Mediterranean botanical extracts like jojoba, rosehip, borage seed, black currant, meadowfoam, and lovage leaf that work well to balance dry and oily areas on the skin, firms, soothes the skin and also improve the skin texture and tone. Overall, this oil is packed with nutrient-rich properties that help the skin feel supple and nourished. Also, is a great product to even incorporate in one’s daily skincare routine. It is versatile to even revive any dried gel eyeliner with just one drop!