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Makeup & Corrective Protocols: What to Expect and How to Adapt

Navigating makeup application during a corrective skincare protocol can be tricky. As your skin begins to renew, you may experience dryness, peeling, or flaking, all of which can interfere with how makeup looks and wears throughout the day.
By the end of the day, makeup may appear blotchy, uneven, or patchy, especially over areas experiencing active exfoliation. While this stage can feel frustrating, it is temporary—and a sign that your skin is transforming.

💡 No One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Many of our patients choose to skip traditional makeup altogether during this phase, instead using Colorescience sunscreen products as a foundation alternative. As your skin becomes clearer and healthier, you’ll likely feel more confident going makeup-free.

✨ Makeup-Friendly Options During Treatment
If you still want coverage, we recommend the following:
 • Colorescience Even Up: A corrective sunscreen that offers light tint and helps with tone correction.
    • This should be layered with an additional sunscreen for full protection.
    • Pair it with Colorescience Flex for added coverage and a customizable finish.

• Flex Tip: Add a touch of Glow to Flex for a radiant boost, or use Flex alone for a natural, buildable look.

🧴 Application Tips for Peeling or Sensitive Skin
 • Choose lightweight coverage—heavy makeup tends to cling to dry areas and emphasize texture.
 • Pat your makeup on gently with a sponge instead of rubbing or massaging it in. This helps minimize disruption to peeling skin.
 • Keep skin hydrated throughout the day with barrier-supporting products like:
    • Hyacyn Mist
    • Obagi Hydro-Drops

🪞 Be Patient—Your Glow Is Coming
This phase may be challenging, but it’s temporary. As your skin acclimates to your protocol, the peeling and sensitivity will subside, leaving you with smoother, healthier, and more radiant skin that may not need makeup at all.
Remember: Trying to cover peeling skin with heavy foundation often makes it look worse. Let your skin breathe and heal—and trust that it will be worth it.
Stick with your protocol, nourish your barrier, and soon you’ll enjoy makeup-optional skin with a natural, confident glow.

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