moisturise

2. Moisturize

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Moisturizing your skin is important before you use matte makeup. Skin makeup with a matte finish can emphasize flakiness or dryness in your skin. Before you apply any matte makeup, massage a thin layer of light moisturizer into your skin.

Let the moisturizer absorb into your skin for a few minutes before continuing with your makeup routine. This extra layer of moisture can help keep your skin hydrated throughout the day and prevent your matte makeup from developing a cakey finish.