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Apr 20, 2026 22 min

Skin First, Makeup Second ft. Heather Spadaro

from Skin Leaf Talks

Have you ever wondered why your makeup looks completely different when a professional does it? The secret isn't in the products they use — it's in what happens before the first brush stroke. In this episode of Skin Leaf Talks, founder Lia Cardoso sits down with Heather Spadaro, a professional makeup artist and founder of two beauty companies — The Makeup Hair Co and The Beauty Circle — to have an honest, expert conversation about the one step most people skip: skin prep. Heather shares what she sees the moment a client sits in her chair, the most common prep mistakes she corrects every single day, and her go-to routine for creating a base that makes makeup look truly effortless. Whether you're getting ready for a big event or just your everyday look, this episode will completely change how you think about your skincare routine — and why it matters more than any foundation ever could. In this episode: Why hydrated skin and moisturized skin are not the same thing The skin prep sequence a pro artist swears by Facial oils before makeup — friend or foe? How to layer SPF without ruining your base What "ready skin" actually looks and feels like Follow Heather: Instagram: @themakeuphairco & @thebeautycircle Exclusive listener gift 🎁 Grab your FREE copy of our Skin Science eBook — your complete guide to understanding your skin from the inside out. Available now at Skin Science - EBook | Skin Leaf Cosmetics

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