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Learn how to keep your skin healthy while wearing makeup daily. Discover expert skincare tips and Radical Skincare favorites—Peptide Serum, Perfection Fluid, and Youth Infusion Serum—plus enjoy 15% off our Lip Trio until Halloween!
The Secret to Healthy Skin Under Makeup
Makeup is fun, expressive, and empowering—but it can also be tough on your skin. Daily use of foundation, powder, or long-wear products can clog pores, dehydrate your complexion, and dull your natural glow.
At Radical Skincare, we believe your makeup routine should enhance your skin, not harm it. That’s why we’ve created powerful, science-backed formulas that protect, nourish, and rejuvenate your skin—so it looks flawless with or without makeup.
Below are dermatologist-approved tips and Radical product must-haves to help you maintain healthy, radiant skin even when wearing makeup every day.
1. Start With a Clean Canvas
Before applying makeup, always begin with a clean face. Cleansing removes dirt, oil, and impurities that could otherwise mix with your foundation and cause breakouts.
Try our Hydrating Cleanser that leaves your skin hydrated rather than stripped. For best results, double cleanse at night—first with an oil cleanser to remove makeup and SPF, then with our Hydrating Cleanser for a deeper clean.
Healthy makeup application starts with healthy skin prep.
2. Hydrate and Prime With the Perfection Fluid
Hydration is the ultimate key to a smooth, glowing makeup base. The Radical Skincare Perfection Fluid is a lightweight, silky serum that instantly energizes and revitalizes dull skin.
Powered by Trylacel™ technology, it strengthens your skin barrier, protects against environmental stressors, and delivers an effortless radiance that makes your foundation glide on beautifully.
Apply it before primer or mix a drop directly into your foundation for that lit-from-within glow.
Key Benefits:
- Boosts hydration and luminosity
- Smooths skin for better makeup application
- Strengthens and protects the skin barrier
3. Strengthen and Protect With the Antioxidant Peptide Serum
If your skin feels irritated or tired from daily makeup, our Antioxidant Peptide Serum is your best defense.
This clinically advanced formula combines peptides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to visibly firm, hydrate, and repair the skin barrier. It helps minimize redness, smooth texture, and create a supple base that supports long-term skin health.
Use it morning and night before moisturizer for maximum results.
Key Benefits:
- Strengthens the skin’s natural defenses
- Reduces irritation from prolonged makeup wear
- Improves elasticity and firmness
- Provides a smooth, plump finish under foundation
4. Lock In Moisture—Even If You Have Oily Skin
Skipping moisturizer before makeup is a common mistake. Without hydration, your skin compensates by producing more oil, which can lead to shine, clogged pores, and uneven foundation.
Choose a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that complements your Radical serums. Together, they create a soft, balanced base that helps your makeup last longer without caking or separating.
5. Add a Glow Boost With the Youth Infusion Serum
The Youth Infusion Serum is your secret weapon for youthful, radiant skin that shines through makeup.
Formulated with Tri-Peptide technology, antioxidants, and vitamins, it improves skin tone, elasticity, and smoothness. Its silky, non-sticky texture absorbs quickly, making it ideal for layering under foundation or tinted moisturizer.
Key Benefits:
- Improves firmness and elasticity
- Brightens dull skin instantly
- Works perfectly under makeup for a natural glow
Use it in your morning routine to achieve that “glass skin” finish makeup artists love.
6. Use Makeup That Loves Your Skin Back
Not all makeup formulas are created equal. Choose non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and hydrating products that support your skincare routine instead of fighting it.
Look for foundations infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, or vitamin E—ingredients that keep your skin healthy even under long-wear coverage.
Pro tip: Mix one pump of Perfection Fluid or Youth Infusion Serum into your foundation for a radiant, skincare-infused finish.
7. Keep Your Tools Clean
Dirty makeup brushes and sponges can harbor bacteria and oil that trigger breakouts. Wash your brushes weekly with gentle cleanser or baby shampoo, and let them dry completely before using again.
Clean tools don’t just protect your skin—they also help your makeup blend flawlessly.
8. Always Remove Your Makeup Before Bed
Sleeping in makeup is one of the quickest ways to clog pores, dull your skin, and accelerate aging.
Use a gentle remover or cleansing balm to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, followed by your Peptide Serum and Youth Infusion Serum to hydrate and repair overnight.
Your skin needs time to breathe and restore itself while you sleep—give it that chance!
9. Repair and Replenish Overnight
Nighttime is when your skin works hardest to renew itself. After cleansing, apply your Peptide Serum to strengthen the skin barrier, followed by the Youth Infusion Serum to deeply hydrate and smooth texture.
In the morning, revive your glow with the Perfection Fluid before your daily makeup routine. This day-night combo helps your skin stay healthy, balanced, and beautifully radiant 24/7.
10. Treat Your Lips Too – Limited Halloween Offer
Healthy skin doesn’t stop at your face—your lips need love, too! Constant lipstick use, weather changes, and dehydration can make your lips feel dry or chapped.
Our Radical Skincare Lip Trio is the perfect three-step system to exfoliate, hydrate, and smooth your lips for the ultimate glow-up.
Limited-Time Offer: Enjoy 15% off the Lip Trio until Halloween! ✨
Don’t miss out—this seasonal treat is the perfect reason to refresh your fall skincare ritual.
Final Thoughts: Let Your Skin Shine—With or Without Makeup
You don’t have to choose between wearing makeup and having healthy skin. With the right prep, protection, and repair routine, you can enjoy both.
By incorporating Radical Skincare’s Peptide Serum, Perfection Fluid, and Youth Infusion Serum into your daily ritual, you’re strengthening your skin from within and ensuring that your makeup enhances rather than harms your complexion.
And don’t forget—our Lip Trio is 15% off until Halloween! Because truly healthy skin means taking care of every part of your beauty ritual, from face to lips.
