They say the perfect painting starts with an even canvas – so the first step of any flawless finish is to start with an even and hydrated palette by moisturizing your skin. This should always be your first step, before any colour goes onto your skin. In the winter – a heavy coverage facial moisturizer helps fight against dry and fatigued skin. In the summer – you’ll want to swap out your usual moisturizer for a light-weight and oil-free formula. To skip an extra step, look for one with an SPF that will act as a barrier between your skin and the sun. I love Clinique’s Pep-Start HydroRush Moisturizer! It has the perfect light-weight formula with an added touch of SPF 20 for that extra boost.