How to Give Yourself a Quick Facial

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take off your makeup.

   Use makeup remover on a cotton swab, or a makeup remover wipe, to wipe your face until you are sure that there isn't any residue left.
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   Step 2: Wash your face.

   Make sure that you use warm water on your skin, because this will cause your pores to open up which is where the makeup can be absorbed. ,, Spread it on your face until you create a mask.
   
   It should be spread evenly and be clearly visible on your face. , Do something while you wait for the mask to absorb into your skin.
   
   It should take about 5-10 minutes, but if you want a deep clean you can leave it on for as long as you want as long as the moisturizer doesn't all disappear. , Use light sweeping motions to ensure that you don't drag the skin.
   
   Continue this until all the moisturiser has been removed. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: Use a toner to wipe over your skin and to remove any excess cleanser from your face.

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   Step 4: Take a good-quality facial moisturiser and squirt a copious amount into your hands.

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   Step 5: Leave it.

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   Step 6: Use dry makeup pads (with no remover) to remove the moisturizer from your face.

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   Step 7: The makeup pads should have traces of light makeup on them and hidden dirt that your makeup wipes would have missed.

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   Step 8: Splash your face with cold water to close up your pores again to ensure that they are not easily clogged.

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   Step 9: Pat your face dry gently with a clean and soft towel.

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    Step 10: Apply a suitable moisturiser for day-use (with an SPF if you intend to go outside) and allow it to soak into your skin before applying any makeup.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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