The first foundation makeup artist Hiromi Ueda bought when she arrived in London from Japan was Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk. This, of course, was long before she knew she’d become one of the brand’s global makeup artists. It’s a product she still loves to this day and she’s sharing some simple tricks and tips to apply foundation that looks completely natural. Read on.. Tip 1: A DIY sheet mask to give your skin the moisture it needs. To achieve a juicy-looking foundation, you need to have balanced and hydrated skin. And the expert has an ace up her sleeve to achieve this. It consists of soaking several cotton pads with your usual toner and placing them on the driest areas of the face, leaving them to act for five to 10 minutes before applying foundation.. Tip 2: A little massage can go a long way. For Ueda, skin prep is a fundamental part of makeup application. That’s why she insists on dedicating time to a simple yet effective facial massage before applying foundation. Apply your moisturiser to the center of your face “with gentle movements” and spread it toward your “ears, eyebrows and hairline, using circular motions with your fingertips,” Ueda says. “On the neck, it’s best to use downward movements and on the chin area, you can use your knuckles to help define its shape.”. Tip 3: Blending products creates a more seamless finish. Though there are many viral recommendations for foundation mix-ins, Ueda suggests mixing your foundation with your concealer in the palm of your hand before applying with a flat brush or sponge. This helps create a more polished complexion without looking cakey.. Bonus: If you want to top it off with some glow, dispense a fluid illuminator on the back of your hand and apply it on the upper part of the cheekbone with gentle tapping motions for the perfect second skin look.. Tip 4: Double-up on foundation shades. This is perhaps one of the most advanced tips to apply foundation, but the result is worth it. It involves using two shades of foundation: one close to the natural colour of your skin in the centre of the face and another a little darker on the contours of the face to create natural dimension.. NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation. ₹4,800
