FOUNDATION 101: HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION

Become a pro! Learn how to apply makeup and the makeup tips and tricks that makeup artists use for flawless foundation application.

SEASONAL UPDATE Don’t wear the same foundation with a summer tan as you would in the winter. Skin color changes with the seasons, so your foundation should change, too.
SEASONAL UPDATE
Don’t wear the same foundation with a summer tan as you would in the winter. Skin color changes with the seasons, so your foundation should change, too.
TO BE PRECISE For the most professional foundation application, use your fingertips or a triangle sponge to apply foundation. Natural sea sponges don't cover evenly — save them for your bath. Instead, try foam wedges — the smooth surface strokes on evenly and the tapered edge blends makeup into tough-to-reach spots like the inner corners of your eyes
TO BE PRECISE
For the most professional foundation application, use your fingertips or a triangle sponge to apply foundation. Natural sea sponges don’t cover evenly — save them for your bath. Instead, try foam wedges — the smooth surface strokes on evenly and the tapered edge blends makeup into tough-to-reach spots like the inner corners of your eyes
THE BLEND TREND Double-check your neck when applying foundation. To avoid a severe line where your makeup stops and your neck begins, start at the center of the face and blend outward, gradually applying with a lighter touch as you approach your neck and hairline.
THE BLEND TREND
Double-check your neck when applying foundation. To avoid a severe line where your makeup stops and your neck begins, start at the center of the face and blend outward, gradually applying with a lighter touch as you approach your neck and hairline.
SHAKE THINGS UP Always shake the bottle vigorously before applying a liquid foundation.
SHAKE THINGS UP
Always shake the bottle vigorously before applying a liquid foundation.
FINE LINE TAMER To smooth fine lines, normal to dry skin types should prep their skin with a makeup primer to even out skin tone for a smoother makeup application.
FINE LINE TAMER
To smooth fine lines, normal to dry skin types should prep their skin with a makeup primer to even out skin tone for a smoother makeup application.