Today, I’m excited to share some of my favorite tips and tricks for applying foundation like a straight-up pro! We use foundation so that we can have that smooth, airbrushed look.īut when our makeup disappears or goes on cakey (often highlighting the very imperfections we want to diminish), it doesn’t do us any favors, am I right?Ī study conducted by research firm The NPD Group and commissioned by Make Up For Ever found that foundation application seems to be a big concern. What is the best way to apply liquid foundation? Getting perfect coverage with foundation can be tricky. Reagan suggests using circular motions to blend.Īhead, eight makeup artists unzip their kits and reveal the best foundations for mature skin they've come to rely on over the years.Expert Insight: How to Apply Your Foundation Like a Pro! Who wouldn't want some added glow? "Tap and press makeup sponge to evenly blend."Īnd if you're used to a full-coverage finish, look for a brush with densely packed bristles, such as the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Brush. "A damp makeup sponge adds luminosity," says Marc Reagan, Director of Global Education, Artistry & Events at Hourglass. Try a synthetic, duo-fiber stippling brush such as the #68 foundation brush from Barnes' line.įor a more soft-focused, light finish, try a sponge. He recommends putting the foundation on the back of your hand or a flat, sanitary surface and sweeping it back and forth across your skin. "Brushes give you a more even and airbrushed appearance and are more sanitary than sponges," he says. For celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes that's with a brush. And while you may think that the most full coverage would be best-Schlip says that less is more when it comes to foundation and recommends choosing one with the "bare minimum of coverage." She also suggests going one shade warmer than your skin tone to counteract the loss of natural color skin loses as it ages.Īs for how you apply your foundation, there are a few ways to go about it. She finds that mature skin is much drier and heavier formulas like to settle into those fine lines and make it appear even more parched. "Look for a lightweight, moisturizing product to avoid it from settling into the wrinkles and crow's feet," says Schlip.
Okay, now you're ready to choose your foundation. "This will ensure you have a good foundation for your foundation." Jo Strettell, L'Oréal Paris Consulting Makeup Artist recommends a hydrating serum and moisturizer together to help "create a smooth surface that allows for the makeup to glide on evenly." "Exfoliate and moisturize the skin before applying any makeup," says Schlip. There are four main pillars when selecting a foundation for mature skin, says Joanna Schlip, makeup artist to Christina Applegate, Denise Richards, and Ellen Pompeo: A lightweight luminous finish, the right color match, SPF, and hydration.īut before you even get to foundation, it's important you're prepping your skin correctly first.
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