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Ironically, my trajectory into foundation-free life began in an attempt to perfect my foundation technique.
Of course, my new preferences could just be a sign of the times.
RMS Beauty | Design by Zackary Angeline.
What a reliefI’d almost forgotten what real, un-Facetuned skin actually looks like on other people.
And for awhile, on myself.
)Below, I lay out my step-by-step routineand every product I use in place of foundation.
Imaxtree
When nothing else will do for daytime, Tatcha’s pudding-like serum always resurrects my skin.
And the beauty of this technique is that its transition-friendly.
Start by going half-and-half (or even 70/30!)
of foundation to moisturizer, and slowly work your way down.
Step 4: …And a drop of brightening serum.
I wanted to show off my visibly illuminated skin rather than cover it up.
I dab it on my cheekbones, brow bones, and on my Cupid’s bow.
(The extra dose of sun protection is a sweet bonus.)
