Unless you are blessed with perfect skin chances are you don’t really look like those Snapchat Filters. The beauty of makeup is we can actually look flawless. Here are 5 steps to perfection.

1.  Start off with clean and moisturized skin. I like to use a light moisturizer under makeup like the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer. For my undereye area, I use the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye cream. I know that these two will sit well underneath my makeup and won’t ball up or disturb my application process.

2.  I admit, I skip this next step most of the time, but for a full coverage look I don’t forget the primer. Laura Mercier Radiance Primer is my go-to for a dewy look. Think of it like painting a wall, primer is a must.

3.  Foundation is applied everywhere except the eye area. But the main focus is the center of the face. Many people like a matte look for full coverage, but I still love luminous that’s why I use the BECCA Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation.

4.  Next up is concealer and if you still haven’t tried tarte Shape Tape Concealer, do yourself a favor and check it out. It’s literally sleep and youth in a little bottle.

5.  Once you blend everything out, apply a thin layer of powder to set, followed by a setting spray to not give off that cakey look. Laura Mercier Loose Powder and MAC Fix Plus Setting Sprays are my favorite combo.

 

Article Written by Aline Agopian