So, it probably sounds dumb for me to say my first piece of advice is for you to always, always wash your face before you go to sleep. But, given the amount of girls (mostly under 16) I've worked with who have come in for a shoot wearing the same makeup they had on last night, I feel the need to say it anyway. Putting new makeup on top of old makeup is a recipe for disaster. I know you're tired, I know you don't feel like it...do it anyway. Invest in a good facewash to use morning and night - and pay attention to how your skin reacts. If it gets red and irritated, this might be an indication that you have sensitive skin and need a wash made for your skin type. Or if you get dry or flaky skin, obviously you'll need something moisturizing for dry skin. Getting to know your skin type is a big part of getting your makeup right - there are foundation formulas for normal skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, skin with acne, combonation skin...it can get confusing!
Starting with fresh, clean skin is super important - it will help your makeup go on smoother and you'll avoid looking clumpy or cakey when your base (and by that I mean your skin) is smooth and even. Don't forget to moisturize, too. A daily moisturize with at least an SPF 15 is a good way to start practicing good habits early on - Oil of Olay makes a great, lightweight moisturizer that's available in any drugstore. So, clean and moisturize every day - sounds simple, but it's the best thing you can do to make your makeup look even better!
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