One of the questions I get asked a lot is what is the best skincare prep before applying makeup. To create the perfect base for your foundation, concealer, eye shadows and lipsticks you need to make sure your complexion is in great condition first, otherwise you can end up with clogged pores, breakouts and flaky skin … not a good look!

HERE’S MY FIVE-STEP PREP TO ENSURE YOU ARE MAKEUP-READY

Start with clean skin: Use my Hydro Cleansing Milk to hydrate and remove daily pollutants. This silky soft, creamy cleanser contains organic jojoba, which is the closest match to our own natural oil, to balance and condition. Simply apply to face and neck and massage in a circular motion to remove dirt and boost collagen production. Leave on for five minutes if needed before rinsing with warm – not hot – water.

Apply a serum: Once your skin is clean, apply a serum and then leave it for a few seconds to dry. My LIA Oil Serum reduces redness and helps with rosacea, while rejuvenating a damaged and dull complexion; the addition of organic rose and neroli repair and prevent broken capillaries and reduce scarring.

Eye Cream: My 100% plant-based Nettle Venom Eyes is designed to ease puffiness and dark circles around the eyes while relaxing fine lines and wrinkles. When applied around the delicate eye area the body’s natural defence starts to heal; of course, there’s no damage or pain but the skin is tricked into thinking there has been. By using it daily, it will tackle those tell-tale dark circles and fine lines that we all get as we age.

Now apply your moisturiser: My ‘all rounder’ Age Defiance Cream is suitable for all skin types as it soothes irritated, acne-prone, blemished or sensitive and oily complexions. It also plumps out fine lines, reduces scar formation, lightens pigmentation and prevents spot breakouts thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid. It’s so easy to slot Age Defiance cream into your daily skincare routine; simply apply to your thoroughly cleansed face, in the morning and in the evening.

Use a primer: Heaven’s Peppermint Hydrogel minimises oil secretion, balances the PH levels, refines pores and diminish blemishes, leaving your skin feeling fully hydrated. This innovative beauty booster also remove the shine on the T-Zone, works as a cooling eye gel to alleviate bags and puffiness, and because it remains tacky, it also make the perfect base for you foundation.

And always ensure you remove your makeup every evening - you can read my tips on this in my blog post here.