4 Step Skin Prep For Makeup

Hi everyone!

In this video, I’m sharing what I use to prep MY skin before I apply makeup.
This video has been highly requested by a lot of you so here it is!
Just a reminder, this is what works for MY skin, But everyone is different with different skin needs so please don’t forget to keep that in mind while watching this tutorial.
What I will say is the best skin prep for makeup always, always starts with CLEAN, hydrated skin.

I suggest using this tutorial as a guide on how to navigate what steps to take and in what order, to get perfectly prepped skin.
Just remember, makeup only looks as good as the skin underneath it 😉

As I mention in this video I am NOT a skincare expert but I do work alongside some of the most amazing experts and enthusiasts in the biz.

Here are a few that I highly recommend you check out for their knowledge and expertise ⬇️
Hope you find this helpful!!

Xo Nikki 💋

Dr. Sam Ellis

Of course my girl Susan Yara @
Mixed makeup

Skincare used in this video⬇️

Naturium BHA liquid exfoliant 2%

Naturium Niacinamide serum

Augustinus Bader The Rich cream

Alternative recommendations for
rich moisturizers:

In my opinion, this one feels most like the Augustinus Bader:

Another great alternative:

SuperGoop The GlowScreen

[latishaoakes]

I’d love to see your full morning and evening skin care routines! Your skin is beautiful!

[angelaueckerman]

Thanks for sharing this! I’m sure we all would love to also see “ lotions and potions” too! haha even if it’s slightly a veer into another lane, your skin looks amazing

[michelleghazy]

Thank you for sharing Nikki. I’d love 💕 to see your nighttime lotions and potions routine.

[paula]

Loved this video! I would like to see a makeup prep and makeup look for a mature / dry skinned model! TY!!

[jeanieblair]

Thanks so much, Nikki! I always struggle with how to prep my skin before applying my makeup, so this was REALLY helpful! My biggest concern is my under eye area. I have really dark circles and unfortunately, after years of rubbing my eyes due to my allergies, I have a lot of fine lines/wrinkles (I’m also 58 years old, which doesn’t help either!). I have tried SO many concealers (both luxury and drugstore brands), but I feel like they tend to accentuate my under eye lines instead of conceal them. Maybe I’m using too much, or perhaps the wrong type of formula or technique? This has always been my biggest problem. Any suggestions? I’d so appreciate anything you can suggest! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with all of us! Love all of your tutorials… keep up the great work! xo!

[thuyencarnacion]

Night time skincare routine please Nikki.

[alexismcdonell]

Nikki you are a star and an angel! Thank you for sharing your routines

[patienceorlando]

Awesome video! Could you share your evening skincare routine? Thanks.

[noneofurbusiness]

3:58 . . ."don't judge me . . ."
We women have to *stop* apologizing!

[rvmg]

Hi Nikki! You have a beautiful skin, Can you please make a video of your nightine and daytime skincare routine and the other treatments you do? Like when you go to clinics if you are doing any facials? Thank you!❤

[Lindajen]

I have to admit, I’m so lazy in the morning!! It’s toner, a vitamin c serum and the SPF for me! And then followed by my makeup!!! That’s all!!!
Love this video🥰🥰

[mirihattuel]

Ok listen I only discovered you 3 weeks ago; so I am running behind on your videos 100
% and tonight I tried your recommendation for dry skin preps and I must confess! AMAZING Wow you know your stuff! Thank you sooo much everything I bought and tested tonight feels incredible and so true to your review

[timelessbeautiesbyjacqueline]

Hi Nikki love your videos and your down to earth personality. Now that I am retired and have time I love to spend more time on my skin in the morning. I recently bought the Super Goop Glow Sunscreen and I love it. Have a wonderful day beautiful. xo Jackie

[rebarter]

I love your videos. You change my entire routine (skin prep and makeup application) entirely. Thank you so much. And OMG that SKIN!! Hahaha

[michellemercado]

Thanks for sharing!! A night time routine please!!

[linzzzanity]

Thank you for your alternate product recommendations.

[vanzrocketify]

Thank you for making this video! It was really helpful. Would love to see some of your favorite skin care products of all time, I know you talk about some of them in Susan's channel maybe some of your personal favorites :)

[missle]

I appreciate these types of videos and how thorough you are. Can’t wait to watch future videos! Can you spend time on how-to for lipsticks? Would the kind of application a person in their 20’s look good for someone in their 30’s or 40’s?

[CandyMakeupGirl]

Really enjoyed this video I do a really similar skin prep for makeup 😁😁

[aoyhan]

OMG Nikki this helps so so much! Thank you for all of your help! You're the best!