The answer is yes, yes, and yes! It is a must to wear a moisturizer under your foundation. It is because using a moisturizer before the foundation evens the surface of the skin. It also helps in binding the make-up together making it last longer. Also, if you apply the foundation on to the skin, it will look cakey and patchy. Moisturizers help in hydration. Underneath the make-up, it will look healthy and bright. Here are some benefits why moisturizing is a very important step: Moisturizers smooth out the skin To achieve a perfect make-up look, you need to have an even finish. That is the role of moisturizers in make-up. It helps smoothens out the skin for the foundation to set. Moisturizing is important to make sure that the skin stays healthy. We tend to use an enormous amount of make-up products that can damage or irritate the skin. Moisturizers cover blemishes BB Cream is like a hybrid between moisturizer and foundation. It has moisturizing properties and coverage that can hide blemishes. Tinted moisturizers also do the trick. If you’re not looking for full coverage but you want to fade out the blemishes, it would do the trick. Moisturizers protect the skin from the sun Some moisturizers have SPF which is important in blocking UV rays. You should never risk spending time under the sun unprotected. It accelerates aging and damages the skin. Moisturizers pacify oil production One of the main problems of people with oily skin is that the products slip off the skin. Yet, with the right moisturizer, you can avoid this. Some moisturizers have a mattifying effect. It will help bind your make-up to make it last longer.