The “Luxury Skin” Effect: winter skincare and makeup secrets from a Leo Beauty Club makeup artist
One of the most striking beauty trends of the current season is flawless, radiant skin that reflects high-quality, premium care, harmony, and inner balance. How can you achieve such a perfect look even in winter? Olha Zehreb, a makeup artist at the Leo Beauty Club beauty salon in Warsaw, shares her skincare and makeup secrets.
Essential skincare steps
In winter, achieving the “expensive skin” effect means never skipping key skincare steps:
1. Gentle cleansing to avoid traumatising the skin.
2. A moisturising serum to help retain moisture.
3. A nourishing cream for comfort and an even skin texture.
4. SPF even in cold weather to protect the complexion and maintain radiance.
Together, these steps leave the skin fresh, supple, and ready for flawless makeup.
Active ingredients in pre-makeup skincare during the cold season
Before applying makeup in winter, it is best to choose moisturising and soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, panthenol, aloe, and antioxidants.
It is better to avoid strong acids (AHA/BHA), retinol, and products with mattifying effects, as they dry out the skin and accentuate flaking.
The time gap between skincare and makeup application for a flawless base
There should be a 10–15 minute pause between skincare and makeup application so that the serum and cream are fully absorbed. This allows foundation to apply evenly and prevents pilling.
Which products (serums, creams, primers) deliver the most visible “Before” and “After” effect
In winter, it is best to choose moisturising serums and primers with hydrating, skin-friendly bases so that foundation applies evenly and enhances healthy radiance rather than highlighting dry areas.
My favourites — classic winter bases: Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer — a cult hydrating primer that leaves the complexion soft and even, Natasha Denona HY-GEN Primer Serum — a premium serum-primer offering deep hydration, RARE Paris Carbone Glace Purifying Face Serum — delivers deep hydration and skin recovery with a “clean, firm” skin effect.
How to choose winter skincare for the “luxury skin” effect
For dry skin: focus on hydration and nourishment — creams and serums with hyaluronic acid and oils, paired with light, radiant primers.
For combination skin: a lightweight moisturising serum, targeted creams on dry areas, and mattifying bases on the T-zone.
For oily skin: lightweight gel serums and mattifying or water-gel primers, while maintaining local hydration on the cheeks.
With this approach, foundation applies evenly and the skin looks well cared for regardless of skin type.
You can visit the LBC salon at the address:
WARSZAWA, ul. Ogrodowa, 58
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LEO BEAUTY CLUB is an international network of premium beauty salons and clinics represented in Kyiv, Warsaw, and Dubai. The LBC beauty space exclusively uses world-class luxury brands. Exceptional care is also ensured through advanced beauty methodologies widely implemented across the network. Refined design and a strong focus on comfort turn every cosmetic procedure at LBC into a truly enjoyable experience.
