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“You don’t want to make the area look worse by piling on product.
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And you also don’t want to make the affected area appear even more dry.”
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Makeup artistMeredith Barafcouldn’t agree more, urging head-to-toe moisturizer program.
“confirm to give extra love to any areas of psoriasis.
You are moisturizing to soothe, soften, and hydrate your skin,” she tellsAllure.
“By doing this you are also prepping your skin for seamless coverage of any areas of psoriasis.”
She also recommends following that with a hydrating primer such as100% Pure’s Luminous Primer.
“Also, alcohol in products can dry your skin out.”
“In my opinion, the fewer the products and steps, the better,” she says.
“You don’t want to irritate or aggravate the area in the process of covering.”
The two makeup artists also agree that when it comes to foundation, buildable is best.
Her favorite is lightweightIlia True Skin Serum Foundation.
Baraf likesDior Diorskin Forever Undercover Foundation.
No matter what foundation you choose, thewayyou apply it really matters.
This could be your finger or a small foundation brush," she says.
“You want to lay the product down in those areas and then buff any edges.”
Another option, according to Ashburn, is to use a makeup sponge.
“With a clean, dampBeautyblenderpress the product onto the prepared area,” she says.
“Apply thin layers until you reach your desired coverage.”
Baraf prefers to forego it.
“It’s easier to manage the finish if you arent mixing different product textures.”
If you do want to use concealer, Ashburn recommends spot-concealing using a product that isn’t mattifying.
We likeGlossier Stretch Concealer.
“Apply it and let it sit for one minute.
This will help the formula become thick and give better coverage.
Then blend,” she advises.
Baraf loves theWestmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector.
“It covers and helps to blur imperfections without the worry of transfer,” she says.
Sperling recommends using a gentle cleanser and incorporating alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids into your cleansing routine.
We likeSkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating CleanserandVichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel.
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