Makeup Tip: Applying Foundation

Welcome to my short blog series filled with makeup application tips courtesy of of Mary Kay and my awesome consultant, Kenzie! This quick series will cover foundation application, highlighting and contouring, blush, brows, and eyes and the best part is that Design Your Dwelling readers will receive an offer that is just for you!  It's going to be fun!

To start, let's talk foundation.  I never used to wear foundation because I hated feeling like I had all sorts of makeup caked on my face but once I learned how to apply it correctly, it all came together and now I don't mind wearing foundation.  Did you know that foundation is also part of a skin care routine?!  Yep - it's another form of protection for your face from the environment.  Crazy!

Here is what you need to perfectly apply foundation:

Foundation Primer with SPF 15 // Liquid Foundation Brush // TimeWise Liquid Foundation

Start by applying a small amount of foundation primer to your face.  The primer helps to fill imperfections and  extend the wear of your foundation.  The primer truly does work, I was too lazy to wash my face before bed and no foundation wore off onto my pillow - AWESOME!

Next apply foundation (I use beige 4 in luminous wear) in four spots on your face as shown below.

(By the way, this is my "before" picture.  I'm not wearing any foundation and I have to admit my skin looks pretty good.  Kenzie helped me with my skin care program and I love it! )

Next, use the foundation brush and start applying the foundation from your nose to the outer parts of your face.  If you use the primer, you wont need much foundation.

Unfortunately I didn't take an after picture. :(  I will tell you that starting with a perfect, blank canvas is awesome and definitely helps increases my confidence because I feel like my whole look is pulled together perfectly!

Here is a quick reminder of the products I used with direct links to the product!

Foundation Primer with SPF 15 

Liquid Foundation Brush

TimeWise Liquid Foundation

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Tomorrow: Contouring & Highlighting