Make-up prep essentials

BHA Salicylic acid

The missing step in your make-up prep

Help your make-up products look their most blended & natural by priming your skin as a base. The best of the prep essentials before make-up is a gentle, leave-on AHA or BHA exfoliant. Besides this #1 step, you can also supplement your routine with a hydrating toner or opt for an SPF moisturiser that enhances your glow.

Top tips for a dewy base:

+ Glow in 10 minutes with our 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

+ Plump and soften your skin with the Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster

+ Hydrate your under-eyes to prepare for concealer with the Moisture Renewal Oil Booster

Learn how to best prepare your skin for make-up

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    Prep your skin for a clearer, smoother glow

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    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores, Dull skin

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Clears & minimises enlarged pores

    Sheds built-up layers of skin for smooth, even tone

    Our iconic global bestseller, this clinically proven daily exfoliating toner with salicylic acid quickly unclogs pores & controls oil for clear, glowing skin.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Green Tea Extract, Methylpropanediol
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Sensitive skin

    Mattifies shiny skin

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    Lightly tinted moisturising lotion protects skin from sun and absorbs excess oil.

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    Dull skin, Fine lines and wrinkles, Damaged skin barrier

    Visibly reduces fine lines

    Reverses a compromised skin barrier

    Renews skin below the surface for healthier cell turnover

    A weightless liquid exfoliant that resurfaces texture & tone, gently.

    Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Yarrow Extract
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    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Ageing, Dull skin

    Shields the skin from damaging UVA & UVB rays

    Prevents premature signs of ageing

    Hydrates and leaves a dewy, healthy glow

    An innovative blend of five UV filters for ultimate shielding against damaging UVA & UVB rays to prevent wrinkles, loss of firmness and discolouration – all with zero white cast.

    UV Filter Blend, Emollients, Antioxidants
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    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Blackheads, Brown spots

    Promotes a healthier, younger-looking appearance

    Fights against environmental stressors

    Fluid formula leaves a satin-matte finish

    An ultra-lightweight formula containing a vital selection of antioxidants and broad-spectrum sun protection to fight & prevent signs of ageing.

    Broad-spectrum SPF 50, Soothing plant extract, Multi-antioxidant blend
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    Anti-Ageing, Sensitive skin, Fine lines and wrinkles

    Multi-layer firming support for younger-looking skin

    Clinically proven to visibly smooth lines in 15 minutes

    Clinically proven to visibly firm, plump & reduce wrinkles in 4 weeks

    A targeted treatment with six pro-collagen peptides that visibly firms and smooths wrinkles in as little as 15 minutes and over time.

    6 Pro-Collagen Peptides, Amino Acids, Hyaluronic Acid
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    Anti-Ageing, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Hydrates skin

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    Brightening and hydrating. Combats dark spots and promotes radiant-looking skin.

    Arbutin, Bearberry Extract, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Ageing, Enlarged pores

    Reduces discolouration from breakouts

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Fights signs of ageing

    A lightweight hyaluronic serum that reduces brown spots from breakouts and makes pores less visible.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Quercetin, Hyaluronic Acid
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    All skin types
    Redness, Rosacea-prone skin, Sensitive skin

    Immediately hydrates & calms redness

    Reinforces a healthy skin barrier

    Reduces visible ageing

    This soothing, milky toner immediately hydrates & calms redness, while both strengthening the skin’s barrier and supporting the microbiome to help prevent future sensitivity.

    Allantoin, Ophiopogum Japonicus Root Extract, Althea Officinalis Root (Marshmallow Root)
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    Combination skin, Oily skin
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    Balances skin

    Restores moisture balance

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Restore the balance of your skin with this lightly hydrating toner.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Adenosine, Glycerine
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Should you do skincare before make-up?

Yes, it is essential to prime your base at the very start of your get ready routine. This means nourishing your skin with replenishing formulas that don't include ingredients research proves to be drying or irritating. Enhancing your skincare routine before make-up can simply be adding a hydrating toner, a non-abrasive chemical exfoliant and of course an SPF moisturiser into your routine, so that your skin has that lit-from-within glow. And if you're wondering how long after skincare can you put on make-up, simply wait 15 minutes for your SPF to set.

The missing step in your make-up prep

We say great skin begins with exfoliation for a reason. AHA & BHA exfoliants gently shed away built-up dead cells on the surface of your skin, revealing the softer and smoother skin texture beneath. Chemical exfoliation in your pre make-up skincare really lays the foundation for flawless application. Another benefit is that sloughing off the surface debris helps prepare skin for make-up by allowing the rest of your skincare to be absorbed more easily. This means maximum hydration for healthy, dewy skin.

How to prepare your skin before make-up: 10 prep essentials

1. Gentle cleanser
2. Oil-absorbing mask (if you have time)
3. Hydrating toner
4. Leave-on exfoliation
5. Smoothing under-eye booster
6. Brightening facial booster
7. SPF moisturiser
8. Wait 15 minutes
9. All your favourite make-up
10. Shine Stopper on top of your foundation

Beauty begins with truth

Our philosophy? Smart, Safe Beauty. The products you use should work and be good for your skin, no exceptions. Based on our heritage in consumer advocacy, each of our formulas is effective, safe and backed by cited research. We uncover the truth about skincare and share all of the facts with you along the way – because keeping your skin healthy shouldn't be a mystery.

Our products do what they promise and we want you to experience that for yourself, that's why we offer a 60 day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 60 days for a full refund.

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For any questions about our products or for help on building a before make-up skincare routine, please contact our Customer Care team. Our skincare experts are on hand to help you find the best products for your skin.