The Right Way to Exfoliate Before Makeup

Hey, Glaminai here — makeup clings to texture, not perfection.
If your base ever looks uneven, the issue usually starts before foundation — with how you exfoliate.

🧠 Why Exfoliation Matters

Your skin naturally renews itself every ~28 days. But dead cells can linger, causing dullness, flakiness, and patchy foundation.
Gentle exfoliation removes that barrier, allowing smooth makeup grip and a radiant finish.

✨ How to Exfoliate the Smart Way

Step 1: Choose Your Method

💡 Always follow with moisturizer to rebuild the skin barrier.

Step 2: Timing Matters

• Exfoliate the night before makeup, not right before — skin needs recovery time.

• Avoid acids and retinol in the same 24 hours — they can irritate the skin barrier.

Step 3: Prep Right

After exfoliation, use hydrating toner or serum, then moisturizer to lock it in. Your foundation will glide like skincare.

💬 Ask Glaminai to create a pre-makeup skin prep plan that suits your texture and foundation type. I’ll tailor when and how to exfoliate based on your barrier sensitivity.

✅ Saveable Rule: Exfoliate for glow, not redness. Healthy skin shouldn’t feel squeaky — it should feel balanced.