blending out makeup and buffing techniques

[amber19]

Re: blending out makeup and buffing techniques

@Moodie_Foodie

Thanks for the tips ladies!! I have the mac 187 but i always have to use a buffing brush to smooth and blend everything out. I will wet it this time before blending out the makeup. I was thinking of getting the sigma f80 since youtubers rave about it but I do have the Real technique buffing brush which is great but the f80 … Should I go for that? I see makeup tutorials where makeup artists use so many products and they layer it on but it is all blended and smooth. I just don’t know what I am doing wrong because if I attempted to put all those products, It would be layered and cakey. For me, and my untrained buffing/blending hand less is more.

I use ben nye luxury powder in beige to set my makeup and then use the UD setting spray.

If you have the MAC 187, I wouldn’t get the sigma or any other brushes because this is the holy grail when it comes to foundation brushes for me personally.
You will notice a big difference when you wet the brush (don’t soak it!) but make sure it is a bit damp before blending out the foundation. I taught my sister this trick as she’s a novice when it comes to makeup as well and she mastered it already so I’m sure you’ll be a pro in no time

As for the products makeup gurus on YouTube use, I wouldn’t layer on excessive amounts of foundation. Less is always more and believe me while attending IMATs in LA I did meet some up close and the makeup isn’t as flawless as it appears on the screen… so don’t compare it to them, as most often they’re not in proper lighting to really see the makeup for what it is.

Practice out these techniques and I’m sure you’ll master it in no time. Stick to one foundation and a bit of concealer if you have any dark spots or under eye circles. I’m not really into using foundation everyday so I opt for a BB cream more often and save the foundation for events.