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I was once an inexperienced yet passionate makeup newbie.
One of the first products I ever delved into was cream and mousse foundations.
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I found these to be super simple and approachable.
Like I said, it was simple.
The same went forpowder foundation.
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It would look visible and streaky on my skin if I applied it with my fingers or a brush.
Nowadays, I know this isn’t an experience that’s unique to me.
This makes sense, considering a Beautyblender was designed to provide an easy, airbrushed finish.
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When using this utility technique, double-check you wet your sponge first.
This is key to achieving even coverage and minimizing product absorption.
Run it under the sink for a few seconds until the sponge is saturated and plump.
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“And work the foundation into the blender.
So you don’t see it on the surface; it’s gone inside the sponge.”
Rather, you should apply strategically to even out skin tone and illuminate.
“Foundation is there to just even the skin out.
Work it to wherever your neckline starts.
And I’m working very lightly just to even her out.
According to Khachaturian, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
“I’m not mad at applying foundation by hand!
In fact, it warms up the product and gives it a more natural finish,” he says.
Before you apply foundation with your hands, double-check your fingers are clean.
In fact, wash your hands in between every makeup step.
Once your hands are dry, apply a bit of foundation onto the back of one hand.
We likeMAC’s Studio Fix Foundationfor this technique.
Natural bristles can be porous, meaning they can absorb some of the product.
Synthetic bristles will keep the liquid foundation on your skin exactly where it’s supposed to be.
“The brush needs to be thin-bristled.
If you use thick bristles, it can streak,” Matin adds.
It sounds crazy, I know, but you get a super-smooth, almost airbrushed result!”
As for which foundation we suggest pairing with this MAC brush, it’s Revlon’s ColorStay Foundation.
Why, you ask?
The brush’s synthetic bristles will spread it evenly across the skin without absorbing any of those good-for-skin ingredients.
Keep in mind that foundation shouldn’t be applied like moisturizer.
The same rule of thumb is true for powder, which you should use to set the look.
If you have oily skin, you might use powder all over.
If you’re dryer on the cheeks and around your nose, just powder your forehead and chin.
you’re free to wear powder over liquid foundation, yet it’s not always necessary.
