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The hydrating base routine for combo skin queens

My full base routine for hydrated, tight, long-lasting makeup (especially for combo skin!)

Skin Type: Combination, slightly dehydrated — oily T-zone & dry cheeks

 

 

 

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Step 1: JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Water Cream Light

Texture is super light — almost gel-cream, melts right into skin with no sticky residue. I apply a generous layer and let it sink for 2-3 minutes. It’s the perfect first step for creating that bouncy, plump canvas. It gives me hydration without excess oiliness later in the day.

 

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Step 2: Essential Water Micro Fitting Mist

I use this twice — once right after the cream to seal in hydration, and again after my base to lock everything in. The mist is super fine (like, cloud-level fine), so it doesn’t disturb your makeup. Perfect for layering without cakiness.

 

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Step 3: Essential Skin Nuder Cushion in Light

This cushion is a semi-matte finish but it glides like silk thanks to the hydrated prep. One thin layer gives beautiful even tone and it doesn’t cling to dry spots (especially around my nose & chin). What I love most: it sets itself. No powder needed unless I want to mattify the T-zone. My skin looks naturally perfected, not masked.

 

Tip: For even longer wear, I spritz one more layer of the Mist on top after applying the cushion. Think glassy, velvety skin with minimal effort.

 

Been using this full trio for weeks now, and I swear it’s made base makeup feel like skincare. If you’re someone who loves a hydrated prep but needs a base that actually stays put in warm weather, this combo = gold.

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    Influencer
    16 days ago
    Literally saved this routine. Thank you queen 🫶 combo skin is hard.
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    Influencer
    16 days ago
    I’ve never tried the mist step after cushion but now I kinda want to.
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    Influencer
    16 days ago
    Honestly too many steps 😮‍💨 I just slap on moisturizer and pray.
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    Lol same here
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    Influencer
    16 days ago
    Love how your skin type matches mine super helpful recs.
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    Influencer
    16 days ago
    Cushion + no powder?? That’s wild. I always need powder.
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    As do I!! My oily skin would get super grassy if I go out without any powder!
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    What about matte foundation girls? Do you still think you need to put powder on?
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    Sorry my lazy ass could never do 3 steps only for base-makeup. I always apply just my moisturizer under my make up and got complimented on my base all the time.
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    Vaya! Finally someone who gets the combo skin struggle! That struggle between hydration and oil control is brutal. That mist trick is reallt tricky!!
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    As soon as seeing this, tried this but swapped the cushion for their matte version and it turned out as my hg! That mist really is next-level fine tho. Why can't all setting sprays be this elegant??
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    My base-makeup go-to routine here!
    Skincare -> sunscreen-> primer -> setting mist -> foundation-> do other makeup -> powder -> setting mist
    It lasts the whole day even in summer.
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    Influencer
    14 days ago
    💯💯
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