How Can I Make My Makeup Last and Stay Healthy When My Skin Acts Up on My Period?

Your period is a time when your hormones change. That shift also changes some of your skin's natural balance. During this time your skin may break out, get oily, or become dry. When your skin is acting up like this, making your makeup last can get harder.

To make your makeup long-lasting and healthy during your period, pay extra attention to prepping your skin for makeup. For makeup to last longer, your skin needs to be soft and hydrated.

Your base makeup should blend into your skin rather than look artificial. Choose light, natural products. If you pick cream blush and highlighter too, your skin can look healthily radiant. Finally, we recommend using a makeup setting spray.

Which Skin Issues Are Common During Your Period?

• During your period, your skin becomes more sensitive.
• Hormonal changes increase your skin's oil production, so breakouts increase and your skin starts to look shiny.
• Toward the end of your period, as estrogen drops, dryness sets in. During this phase, give your skin intense hydration to prevent tightness caused by dryness.

How Should You Prep Before Makeup When Your Skin Is Acting Up?

When you think about skin issues and makeup together, there are several steps to keep in mind:

1. Keep your skin clean. Use a cleanser that's especially free of alcohol and fragrance.
2. Use rose water to soothe your skin.
3. Use a moisturizer to keep your skin soft.
4. Choose your makeup primer according to your skin type.
5. Don't forget to moisturize around your eyes and lips too.

Which Makeup Products Should You Choose to Avoid Irritating Your Skin?

• To wear makeup without irritating your skin, pay attention to the ingredients in the products you choose. Use products that are free of fragrance and alcohol.
• We especially recommend makeup products that hydrate and contain natural ingredients.
• Lightweight products that don't feel heavy blend with your skin, so they won't cause redness or irritation.
• Beyond choosing the right products, how you apply them also affects your skin's health. Clean, soft makeup brushes and sponges help prevent irritation.

Which Techniques Help Your Makeup Last All Day?

For makeup that lasts all day, start with a clean base. Clean skin helps makeup products grip better. After cleansing your skin:

1. Apply a lightweight foundation. You can use a BB cream. If you feel the product isn't giving enough coverage, build it up in thin layers instead of using too much at once.
2. Since the T-zone tends to get oily, apply translucent powder there.
3. Use a primer and a setting spray.
4. Use waterproof makeup products.
5. To make your lipstick last, blot off the excess from the first layer with a tissue.

What Should You Keep in Mind for Light, Healthy-Looking Makeup?

Some makeup looks both fresh and healthy. What these looks have in common is lightweight products applied to clean skin:

• Skin tone is evened out.
• Makeup brushes and sponges are applied with patting motions.
• Blushes and highlighters are used in cream form.

Using Foundation and Blush on Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

• When doing makeup for acne-prone skin, cleansing has to be thorough. After cleansing, we especially recommend a water-based moisturizer. Oil-based cleansers can make acne-prone skin even oilier.
• Using mattifying products keeps oily skin from looking shiny. If you choose a skin-friendly, natural, lightweight foundation, you'll have a positive effect on your skin's health.
• For blush, you can go with a powder blush. Powder blush absorbs excess oil and helps keep pores clear. If you're used to cream or liquid blush, look for one that's water-based rather than oil-based.

How to Remove Makeup Without Stressing Your Skin

1. Be gentle with your skin when using makeup remover. Applying remover with harsh motions irritates the skin.
2. You can use a water- or oil-based cleanser.
3. When removing eye and lip makeup, let the remover sit on the skin briefly so the makeup can dissolve.
4. Use lukewarm water on your skin.
5. Choose soft towels to pat your wet skin dry.
6. After removing your makeup, use a moisturizer to soothe your skin.

Extra Tips to Support Skin Health During Your Period

Pay closer attention to your skin's health during your period, since your skin may go through some changes at this time. When done right, period skin care keeps your skin's moisture balance in check and strengthens its barrier.

• To care for your skin properly, choose pH-friendly, alcohol-free, fragrance-free products when cleansing.
• During this time, try not to wear yourself out if you can. Get enough sleep, drink 2.5-3 liters of water a day, and focus on eating healthily.
• You can eat foods that contain vitamin C. We recommend staying away from sugary and processed foods.
• To support your skin's health with period makeup tips, you can choose lightweight products. BB creams in particular help your skin breathe better during this time.