Makeup Prep Guide
7 Days Before Your Appointment
Hydrate Your Skin + Body
Drink plenty of water daily.
Use a gentle moisturizer morning and night.
Apply lip balm consistently to prevent dry lips.
Avoid Trying New Products
Please avoid:
New skincare products
Harsh treatments
Strong exfoliants
Chemical peels
Retinol if your skin is sensitive
This helps prevent irritation or unexpected breakouts before your appointment.
Keep Brows + Facial Hair Maintenance Light
Brow waxing or threading should ideally be done 3–5 days before your appointment.
Avoid aggressive facial waxing within 48 hours of makeup application.
Avoid Sunburns + Heavy Tanning
Wear SPF daily.
Avoid peeling, irritation, or overly fresh spray tans.
If getting a spray tan, schedule it 2–3 days before your makeup appointment.
Optional: Gentle Dermaplaning At Home
(Do this 3–5 days before your appointment — not the day before or day of.)
Dermaplaning removes peach fuzz and dead skin, so makeup sits smoother and more evenly on the skin.
What You Need
Clean skin
Facial razor or dermaplane tool
Gentle cleanser
Moisturizer
How To Dermaplane
Wash and dry your face completely.
Hold the skin tight with one hand.
Using a clean facial razor, gently glide downward at a 45° angle using short, soft strokes.
Focus on cheeks, jawline, upper lip, and forehead.
Avoid active acne, irritated skin, cuts, or textured areas.
Rinse face gently and apply moisturizer afterward.
Important
Do not press hard.
Do not dermaplane the night before or day of your appointment.
Avoid active skincare products afterward for 24 hours.
The Night Before Your Appointment
Cleanse Your Skin Thoroughly
Please arrive with healthy, fresh skin by:
Removing all makeup
Washing your face thoroughly
Moisturizing before bed
Moisturize
Hydrated skin helps makeup apply more smoothly and last longer.
Use:
A gentle moisturizer
Lip balm overnight
Avoid Heavy Exfoliation
Please avoid:
Scrubs
Acids
Retinol
Pore strips
Picking at skin
Sleep + Hydration
Drink water throughout the day.
Try to get a good night’s sleep.
The Morning Of Your Appointment
Please Arrive With:
A clean, fresh face
No makeup
Moisturized skin
Clean brows and lashes
Please Avoid:
Heavy skincare right before your appointment
Thick SPF that pills under makeup
Oils or greasy products
Extra Tips For Best Results
Bring Inspiration Photos
1–3 inspiration photos are always helpful, so we can create a look you love while customizing it to your features.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
If possible, wear:
A button-up shirt
A zip-up sweater
A wide-neckline top
This helps protect your makeup while changing.
Lash Extensions
Please arrive with clean lashes if you wear lash extensions.