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Clean and moisturize your skin. Prepare your brush or sponge. Finished.

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Before applying makeup, gently wash your face with warm water. Gently rub in a fragrance-free water-based moisturizer. Apply a sunscreen or a moisturizer-sunscreen combination for protection against the sun. Sunscreen does not cause acne unless it contains harmful chemicals such as PABA and benzophenone. You can use brushes or sponges to apply your makeup if you would like to avoid touching your skin. Acne can be caused by bacteria on the hands, but sponges or brushes can also hold bacteria, so be sure wash them at least twice a week.