An Elevated Makeup Look Starts with Your Skin
When it comes to an elevated makeup look, the truth is simple — beautiful makeup starts with skin. Whether I’m working with a bride, a client on set, or getting ready for an event myself, I always begin with skincare that smooths, hydrates, and preps the face for seamless makeup application.
One of my go-to brands for skin prep is Skin Pharm. Their results-driven formulas are gentle enough for all skin types and help create the perfect base for makeup. Here’s exactly how I prepped and created this elevated look from start to finish.
Step 1: Skin Prep with Skin Pharm
Clean + Exfoliate
I start by sweeping SKIN PHARM | Crystal Clear Exfoliating Pads over the skin to smooth texture and refine pores. They create the perfect, even surface for everything that follows.
Targeted Eye Care
Next, I apply SKIN PHARM | Eye Sculpt Eye Cream to hydrate, smooth, and brighten the under-eye area so concealer goes on flawlessly.
Hydration That Lasts
For moisturizer, I reach for SKIN PHARM | High Beam Moisturizer — it’s lightweight yet deeply nourishing, giving skin a soft, healthy glow without feeling greasy.
SPF Protection
No look is complete without SPF. SKIN PHARM | 100% Mineral Tinted SPF protects while adding a subtle, even tint that helps neutralize any redness before foundation.
Step 2: Complexion
Foundation
I used HOURGLASS | Veil™ Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation for a breathable, luminous base that still offers beautiful coverage.
Concealer
For brightening and spot concealing, I love ARMANI BEAUTY | Luminous Silk Concealer — it blends seamlessly into the skin.
Bronzer + Contour
To softly sculpt the face, I used MAKEUP BY MARIO | SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer, followed by ARMANI BEAUTY | Luminous Silk Bronzing Powder for added warmth.
Blush
I layered ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Stick Blush in Latte for a natural flush, then topped with HOURGLASS | Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush for that radiant pop.
Setting Powder
I set the complexion with CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in shade 1 to lock in makeup while keeping skin fresh and smooth.
Step 3: Eyes & Brows
Brows
I used KOSAS | Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel for soft, full, and defined brows.
Eyeshadow
The MAKEUP BY MARIO | Master Mattes® Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow created a flattering, crease-proof base.
Lashes
I curled lashes with SHISEIDO | Eyelash Curler and finished with CALIRAY | Come Hell or High Water Volumizing Tubing Mascara for volume that lasts all day.
Step 4: Lips
Liner
I defined lips with CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Lip Cheat in Iconic Nude.
Gloss
For shine and hydration, I applied RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss in Flicker.
Step 5: The Final Touch
To lock everything in, I used ONE/SIZE BY PATRICK STARRR | Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray — it keeps makeup in place while giving the skin a soft, luminous finish.
With the right prep, your makeup doesn’t just look elevated — it lasts and enhances your natural beauty. Starting with Skin Pharm’s skin-loving products ensured this look was as flawless in person as it was in photos.
You can shop every product used for this look here.
xo,
Caitlyn
