Use a gentle face wash formulated for dry skin to wash your face. Face washes meant for normal or oily skin will be too aggressive, and could cause dryness to get worse.
Use an extra-hydrating moisturizer formulated for dry skin. Apply enough moisturizer so that it gets absorbed by the skin, but not so much that the skin feels greasy with moisturizer.
Do not apply too much primer. In general, use one dot for small areas like your chin and nose, and two dots for larger areas like your cheeks or forehead.
Apply one dot of eye primer to each lid and pat it on with your fingertip.
Don’t overlook the importance of the right foundation. Applying foundation smoothly is often the biggest struggle for those with dry skin, so if you think your foundation may not be working for you, it may be best to invest in a new one. If you feel like drugstore-quality foundation isn’t working for you, visit a high-end makeup store like Sephora or Mac. Tell a sales associate that you are looking for a foundation for dry skin. Sample several foundations and apply them until you find one that works for your skin.
Buy a liquid foundation at the drugstore or at makeup stores like Ulta or Sephora. Also make sure to use a cream concealer as opposed to a stick concealer.
If you have dry skin, you may notice that your skin is often flaky. Using a brush as opposed to your fingers to blend foundation minimizes flaking since brushes are gentler. Do not press too hard with the brush. Instead, use a soft series of repetitive taps that blends in and spreads the foundation to the area you are working on.
If you notice that your eyelids are still dry, apply liquid liner as opposed to pencil liner. You also can use cream-based eyeshadows, though they are less easy to blend than powders. [11] X Research source
If do decide to use a matte lipstick that leaves your lips feeling dry, dab a bit of Vaseline or chapstick onto your finger, then pat this onto your lips. This will leave your lips feeling moisturized, and will counteract the drying effect of the lip product you are using.
Applying highlighter won’t actually make your skin less dry, but it will give you a fresh and healthy look.
Make sure to not to use too much moisturizer, and to pat as opposed to rub the moisturizer in. Rubbing can remove your foundation and concealer.
