Applying foundation cream effectively starts by focusing the product where you need it most and blending outwards for a natural finish.
A key technique is to concentrate the foundation in the center of your face, as this is often where redness and blemishes tend to be more problematic.
Here’s a simple way to apply foundation cream:
- Start in the Center: Begin by applying just a dab of foundation on each side of your nose.
- Apply to Central Areas: Add a small amount to the center of your forehead and the center of your chin.
- Blend Outward: From these central points, blend the foundation outwards towards the edges of your face (jawline, hairline, temples). This helps create a seamless look, providing more coverage where needed while thinning out towards areas that require less product.
Why Start in the Center?
Focusing application in the central areas first helps you:
- Address Problem Areas: Directly target common zones for redness, imperfections, and uneven skin tone around the nose, mouth, and forehead.
- Avoid Cakey Edges: By blending outwards, you prevent a harsh line of foundation along your jawline or hairline, resulting in a more natural transition from your face to your neck and hair.
- Control Coverage: This method allows you to build coverage gradually in the necessary areas without applying too much product all over your face initially.
Tools for Blending
You can blend foundation outwards using various tools:
- Fingers: The warmth of your fingers can help blend the product seamlessly into the skin.
- Foundation Brush: Different types of brushes (dense buffing brushes or flat brushes) can provide various finishes and levels of coverage.
- Makeup Sponge (Damp): A damp sponge helps press the foundation into the skin for a smooth, airbrushed effect and can sheer out the product slightly.
Choose the tool that you are most comfortable with and that gives you the desired finish. Remember to blend well, especially around the edges of your face and into your neck, to avoid visible lines.
