Flawless Foundation Routine

Hi Lovelies!
This is my secret to having a flawless face.

First Please refer to my last post and apply one of the primers/lotions/moisturizers/bb creams that I recommended here :)

Allow that to soak into your face for a little bit before putting on your foundation.

A video on the following should be up soon!

Next pick your foundation.
I love L'oreal True Match Super Blendable Makeup ($10. 95) and it comes in 32 colors, with pink and yellow tones. I also love L'oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous ($12. 95) and comes in 12 colors...don't be afraid by the word "luminous" it does not make your skin look too oily, instead it gives it a nice, natural, glowy effect. (Get both at Target, Walmart, and Drugstores).

I am the color N4 in Buff Beige, however, I may try a slightly lighter color next time.

*Note* I do own the L'oreal True Match Lumi Primer, and I am not that big of a fan of it, but I do like it better as a highlighter. 

Side note: having a hard time picking your foundation color? If you already own a foundation that matches your skin, bring that foundation with you to the store and compare it. If you feel like you can never find a color that matches, try buying the same foundation in 2 different colors and mix them together to create the perfect match. 

Next, apply the foundation. There are a variety of things that you can apply it with; fingers, sponges, flat foundation brush, stippling brush, etc. My favorites are stippling brushes and sponges. 

Right now I am using this brush to apply my foundation:

Sonia Kashuk Flat Top Synthetic Brush, Professional Tools No. 4 $17 available at Target. 

**You want synthetic bristle brushes (not natural) for applying foundation and concealer. Check out this website for more information on brushes: 

                                           

Another great brush that I have heard nothing but great things about is the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush, which is very similar to the brush I use. Check it out here: 

It is $21

I squirt one pump of foundation onto my hand then pick it up with the foundation brush, I dab little bits of the foundation all around my face. Then, I rub it in to my face in circular motions with the brush. Make sure you get all areas of your face. Brush the remainder of the foundation left onto your brush onto your neck for a seamless look. 

After this your face should still look natural. It should still show some blemishes and your freckles. The point of foundation is to even out the discoloration of your skin tone. 

The next step is to give it that flawless look and to cover up some blemishes. 

You need a concealer. I use Revlon Photoready Concealer in Medium. I dislike liquid type concealers for covering blemishes. Make sure that you pick a color that matches your foundation. 

This concealer has shades fair, light, light-medium, medium, medium-deep, and deep. It is around $10. (Get at Target, Walmart, and Drugstores).

You can apply with a concealer brush (Synthetic) but I just use my fingers. 

I rub a little bit onto my fingers and place it over any blemishes and extra areas of redness that I have on my face. Then I blend it out. 

Next, you want to use another type of concealer to brighten up those under eyes. I use a liquid concealer for this. My favorite right now is the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer (wow that is a mouthful haha), in fair. Around $9  (Get both at Target, Walmart, and Drugstores)

This is a great concealer, it does not crease and glides on very smoothly. It even won the Insiders Beauty Award for Cosmetic Executive Women.  

When choosing a color for under eye concealer you want a color that is much lighter then your foundation and skin tone because the point is to brighten. 

Using the sponge applicator, put a few dots under your eyes, and in the area marked off in this photo. 

You can blend this up with another synthetic brush or sponge, or you can use your fingers. It helps if your fingers are warm. 

You next want to set your face with a powder, especially if you have oily skin. 

I use Covergirl Tru Blend Pressed Powder in 4, Translucent Medium. You want the powder to around the same shade as your foundation and you want it to be translucent. I really like the finish this powder gives me. (Get at Walmart, Target, Drugstore) $7-$10

You want to apply this using a powder brush, not with the applicator they give you. 

The brush I use is Real Techniques Powder Brush around $10 (I found mine at Walmart, but you can also get them at the website here) I will be doing a post about best brushes soon. 

Place some powder onto the brush and apply in circular motions onto your face, but avoid the under eye area where you just applied your under eye concealer, you want to set the under eye area with a lighter color, but sometimes I skip that step. 

After those steps you should have a pretty, flawless, face. But, you may want to add more dimension to your face and some color. So, do the following steps. This is basic contouring. I may do a post later that goes more in depth on contouring/highlighting. But we are just starting off with the basics :)

The first thing you need is a bronzer, I think matte (no shimmer) bronzers are better for a more natural looking affect. Matte bronzers are hard to find at the drugstore, but I found one. If you have a deep skin tone, this color may not be the best for you.

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in 720A Sunny. 

This product is so affordable, only around $3. (Get at some Targets and drugstores)

Use an angled contouring brush to apply. (but if you don't have one a powder brush can also do) 

Apply to the following areas on both sides of the face. for more information on brushes click here 

You really want to focus it at an angle from the top of your ear. Find your cheekbone and place the bronzer right below. Blend out for a more natural effect. 

Lastly!!!! Apply blush

Right now I am loving Benefit's Rockateur (Get at Sephora, Ulta, Macys) but it is $28 :(

Another more affordable option is Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso (Get at most drugstores) $9

Apply to the apples of your cheeks, with a blush brush. for more information on brushes click here 

Phew! Now you are finished! I hope this helps, comment if you have any questions.