Foundation Tips for a Flawless Application

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Applying

Squeeze a small amount of makeup on the back of your hand so it’s easily accessible to work from like a palette.

You don’t want to end up wasting excess product – it’s always best to start with a dime-sized amount.

Next, using your fingers, brush, or damp sponge, apply makeup to the center of your face on your forehead, nose, and chin (these are the areas that typically need the most coverage), and blend outward toward the edges of your face.

Use gentle tapping/dabbing motions.

If you have some peach fuzz on your face, apply makeup in downward strokes to smooth hair.

Blending

Keep makeup smooth around the edges of your face, along the hairline, and under the jaw to avoid a hard, distinct makeup line.

And, don’t forget to extend makeup down to your neck.

When applying and blending makeup, do not rub it in vigorously. 

This can have a micro-exfoliating effect, which may exacerbate blemishes and make any skin imperfections more noticeable.

For more natural-looking makeup, you want to apply thin layers and gradually build coverage.

Last Looks

Follow-up foundation with concealer to cover blemishes or dark circles.

You should use a pea-sized amount of concealer that’s the same color of your skin tone, and lightly blend outward with a sponge or small brush.

Finally, dust on a translucent setting powder with a large fluffy brush, or spritzing setting spray to make sure everything stays put!