How to Apply Every Type of Foundation: Cream, Liquid, Gel and Powder
Have you ever stared in awe at your favorite celeb and wondered how they get smooth, seemingly poreless skin? Well, aside from a regular regimen of peels, exfoliators and enough essences to bathe in, their foundation application has a little something to do with it. While we can’t provide you with professional glam squads, we can steal a few of their expert foundation application tips so you can DIY your beat. Whether you like to apply your foundation with a brush, your fingers or a beauty sponge, keep reading. Ahead, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about applying every type of coverage, from lightweight liquid foundation to powder foundation.
How to Prep for Foundation
The key to a flawless base is moisturized skin, so make sure your face is clean and prepped with your favorite moisturizer before applying makeup of any kind. We also suggest applying a makeup primer, like the Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Glow Primer, before layering foundation on top. This will help your product last throughout the day and provide extra hydration.
Liquid Foundation
Coverage Level: Varies
Recommended Skin Type: All skin types
Best Application Method: Varies
Applying Liquid Foundation With a Tapered Foundation Brush
Using a tapered foundation brush, paint the liquid foundation onto your face using short, downward strokes. Move the product from the center of the face outwards. Make sure you blend down to the top of the neck to avoid a line of demarcation along your jaw. Pat and blend to erase any telltale lines or creases.
Applying Liquid Foundation With a Stippling Brush
A stippling brush will give you sheerer coverage than a foundation brush. Use a stippling motion to blend and press the foundation all over your face for a light, glowy finish. Press gently all over the face with your brush rather than sweeping it across the skin.
Applying Liquid Foundation With a Rounded Foundation Brush
Blend the liquid foundation into your face, alternating between swirling and stroking motions. Use a circular motion to blend out the product seamlessly and prevent any creases or lines.
Applying Liquid Foundation With a Flat-Top Kabuki Brush
Dot your foundation around your face, taking extra care on the areas that need more coverage. Use a flat top kabuki brush to press the product into your skin, dabbing it all around. Then use light swirling and sweeping motions to blend it in.
Applying Liquid Foundation With a Beauty Sponge
A beauty sponge will give you a natural finish while still allowing you to build up coverage. Wet your beauty sponge, squeeze out any excess water and gently press the foundation into your skin with the damp sponge. Use a tapping motion to blend foundation into skin.
Applying Liquid Foundation With Your Fingers
Some makeup artists swear that no method gives quite the same flawless finish as using your fingers. Squeeze the foundation onto your wrist and use your fingers to warm it up. Apply to your face using circular motions, taking care to blend and distribute evenly.
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