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Malaika Arora swears by these 6 essential skin prep steps before makeup

Malaika Arora revealed her six-step pre-makeup skincare routine on Instagram. From hydrating face mist and jade roller massage to neck moisturising and lip balm, her focus is on relaxation and hydration for smooth makeup application. These simple yet effective steps ensure radiant skin and a flawless glam look.

June 13, 2025 / 14:33 IST
Malaika Arora's essential skin prep steps before makeup will help you take care of your skin (Screengrabs: @malaikaaroraofficial/Instagram)

Malaika Arora, who has been in the fashion and beauty business for a long time, recently took to Instagram to share her six essential skin prep steps before makeup. Coming from her, these are sure-shot tips you can keep handy the next time you’re applying makeup. Take a look!

  • Face mist for hydration

Hydrating the face is essential for better absorption of makeup products. Malaika begins by using a generous amount of face mist. It instantly refreshes the skin, adds moisture, and gives it a healthy sheen. This step also ensures the skin doesn’t feel dry and helps makeup last longer.

  • Jade roller massage for relaxation

The second step in Malaika’s routine is massaging her face with a jade roller. This helps reduce puffiness, boosts blood circulation, and contours the face, making it look firmer before applying makeup. It also calms the skin.

  • Gua sha for sculpting

Next, Malaika uses a Gua Sha tool, which reduces puffiness, improves circulation, and softens fine lines and wrinkles. She recommends using it slowly and gently, without stretching the skin. It also helps tone facial muscles.

  • Under-eye patches for puffiness

The under-eye area is key in any makeup routine. To reduce puffiness and hydrate this delicate area, Malaika uses under-eye patches. This helps create a smoother base for products like corrector and concealer.

  • Moisturising the neck

While many forget the neck, Malaika ensures it’s well-moisturised beforehand. This step smoothens the skin and prevents it from looking dry, helping it blend seamlessly with the rest of the makeup.

  • Lip balm for a finishing touch

For her final step, Malaika hydrates her lips with a balm or lip plumper. This ensures smooth lipstick application and prevents chapping.

Gursimran Kaur Banga is a Delhi-based content creator, editor and storyteller.
first published: Jun 13, 2025 02:33 pm

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