What is pre shower makeup?

Applying makeup before showering, sometimes called "pre-shower makeup," is a niche beauty practice with a few purported benefits. Here's a breakdown:

• Experimentation: The main reason people apply makeup before showering is for risk-free experimentation. It allows you to try out bold, new looks without the pressure of needing to wear them out. If you don't like it, you can simply wash it off in the shower.

• Practicing Techniques: Similarly, it's a good way to practice makeup techniques like smoky%20eyes, contouring, or applying false%20eyelashes without committing to the final result. You can focus on the process rather than the outcome.

• Testing Products: Pre-shower makeup is also a good way to test out new makeup products to see how they look on your skin and how well they blend, before you actually use them to go out.

• Potential Drawbacks:

  • Wastage: You're essentially applying makeup with the intention of immediately washing it off, which can be seen as wasteful.
  • Skin Irritation (Rare): While generally safe, prolonged exposure to makeup followed by a hot shower could potentially irritate sensitive skin. However, the time exposure is so short, this isn't really an issue.

In short, it's a low-stakes way to play with makeup, but it's not necessarily a standard or recommended practice.