How to Apply Liquid Foundation

Liquid foundation is one of the most versatile foundations, because it works well on many different types of people. Liquid foundations usually come in different formulas for normal, dry, sensitive, combination, and oil-free skin types. They are really easy to blend and achieve a nice smooth finish. Liquid foundations can provide medium to heavy coverage.

Before you apply foundation:

  • Apply moisturizer on your face.
  • Gently tap eye cream around your eye area, if desired.
  • Apply face primer, if desired.

Note: You could use concealer before foundation, but I usually like applying concealer afterward since the concealer may come off when you apply the foundation.

Every time I apply my liquid foundation, I do the following steps:

STEP 1

First, gather the following tools: a duo-fiber stippling brush (also called a “skunk” or fiber-optic brush — I’m using a MAC 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush) and liquid foundation that matches your skin tone. Pour some foundation on the back of your hand. If you’re not yet used to how much foundation you use, pour a little bit — you can always pour more if you run out.

Tip: Match the foundation color to your skin tone just above your jawline. If you can only find foundation that is either slightly lighter or slightly darker than your skin tone, go for the foundation that is slightly darker. The reason for this is because you should use a powder 1 to 2 shades lighter than your skin tone to set your makeup, and this will lighten your foundation color in the end.

STEP 2

Lightly dab the tip of your stippling brush on top of the foundation to pick up some color.

STEP 3

As a personal preference, I like to start applying foundation on my forehead and then working my way down. I’ve found I can keep better track of all the areas I’ve covered this way. Once you get used to your routine of putting on foundation, you can start wherever you’d like.

Use circular motions as you apply the foundation.

STEP 4

Work your way down and around your nose. Continue making circular motions with the brush. Pick up more foundation when needed.

STEP 5

Move the brush underneath your eye area, and then also apply it on your eye lid. Foundation can also act as a base for your eye shadow if you do not own a separate eye primer (I still like using both though).

This brush is really soft, and I’ve found that it can really go over these eye areas very easily and comfortably.

STEP 6

Continue making circular motions with the brush along your cheeks, jawline, and chin. Don’t forget to cover the area between your nose and upper lip.

STEP 7

Lastly, blend the foundation from your jaw and chin down to your neck. You can also brush foundation lightly along the outer portion of your ears.

Tip: If you have long hair and generally wear it down, you could also put foundation on the back of your neck if you decide to wear your hair up.

I usually like wearing slightly heavier foundation, so if you prefer medium coverage you could instead dab the foundation directly on your face with your finger tips instead of using the stippling brush. Then after you spread it out with your fingers, use the stippling brush to blend and smooth out your foundation. Good luck!
February 24th, 2010 in Techniques | Share
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