Skin First: Master CTM and Skin Analysis
Don't just apply makeup—understand your skin first. I teach you how to analyze your skin type and master the CTM routine, ensuring your base stays fresh, healthy, and long-lasting.
A complete demonstration of the CTM process. I walk you through each step, from choosing a cleanser for your skin type to properly applying toner and moisturizer for a hydrated, healthy base.
In this detailed guide, I explain the characteristics of normal, dry, oily, and combination skin. Learning to identify these is a core skill for any makeup artist to ensure the products you use will work effectively.
This is a quick introduction to why the CTM procedure is so critical for both pre makeup application and post makeup removal. I explain how it helps maintain your skin's pH balance and gives it a natural, healthy glow.
About Skin First: CTM & Skin Analysis
Most people treat skin prep as an afterthought, but using a cream-based cleanser on oily skin or gel-based products on dry skin will always lead to a cakey finish. In my classes, we move past generic advice. We do a real-time kit audit and skin analysis to help you understand exactly which products work for your specific skin type and why.
Great makeup is impossible without a healthy canvas. My CTM (Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing) curriculum is designed to teach you the 'why' behind the steps, not just the 'how'.
Why CTM Matters
As we age, the natural keratinization process slows down. This leads to dryness, blemishes, and pigmentation. If you aren't prepping your skin correctly, makeup sits on top of these issues rather than gliding over them. CTM is not just about cleanliness; it is about maintaining your skin's pH balance so your makeup stays fresh for hours.
Understanding Your Skin Type
We don't believe in 'one size fits all' products at Rumr. In our workshops, I help you identify your skin condition:
- Dry Skin: Characterized by minimized pores and potential scaling.
- Oily Skin: Identified by enlarged pores around the T-zone and nose, and excess sebum production.
- Combination Skin: A mix of dry and oily conditions that requires a balanced approach to product selection.
What You Will Learn
My sessions are hands-on. We move from theory to practice, including:
- Kit Audit: We look at your current makeup bag and decide what to keep, what to toss, and what you actually need.
- Product Selection: Learning to read labels for your skin type instead of relying on generic marketing.
- Application Technique: I demonstrate how to apply toner correctly (spraying versus dabbing) and how to choose the right moisturizer to keep skin soft and supple.
Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your daily grooming or an aspiring artist, understanding your skin is the first step to becoming Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in your makeup skills.
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