it actually helps that the foundation brush moves the cream blush product around on your face....it helps the colour blend in better and look more natural. i think you can be somewhat messy with the application of the blusher, and it still works...(though i try not to be too sloppy when i use this technique, by patting the cream blush on with my fingertips.)
On really hot days, I dab my foundation with a napkin after I apply it (something I learned from GossMakeupArtist). After that I set with a powder and I also set it with a finishing spray. On the days I want no touch ups and need it to wear like iron, I lightly apply powder over the finishing spray, and dab with a napkin (pretty much repeating the process). Seems to work for me!
That's not a dumb question at all! Finishing spray and setting spray are used interchangeably, but they don't mean the same thing. A finishing spray helps meld the look together. It's what makes the look flawless at the end (reducing cakey foundation and what not). Examples are: Mario Badescu Rosewater, Fix +
This is pretty much what I thought too... I use UD All Nighter a lot when I am performing & wearing my stage makeup. It really does a good job locking things down. It helps hold my makeup together under SUPER HOT stage lighting! SO, it makes sense it would work in hot outdoor temps as well! I'll probably just try to use it a little lighter than normal. Thanks for reminding me of the wonders of that finishing spray. I actually never thought to use it for outdoors in the summer! DUH ME!
Pixie, Erine could probably give you proper instruction, however this is my 'fly by the seat of my pants' version because I had no prior instruction, and I was eager to
THANKS DOLL! That sounds like a pretty good plan. Only thing is, for everyday I ONLY use the Smashbox CC Cream. So I'll try the same method but apply the cream blush on top of my moisturizer. Then use your application technique w my CC Cream. The cool thing is, for more coverage, I use the Smashbox CC Cream THEN I apply a light layer of my TEMPTU Airbrush foundation! SO, that will be awesome to try over the cream blush since there's no applicator touching my face! I actually sometimes use TEMPTU's blushes first, then apply the TEMPTU foundation... so that's pretty much the same concept! I'm set to try it tomorrow! WATCH OUT DIOR THREAD!!! HeeHee
Thanks for confirming! Didn't know if I had it down right or not lol I am the biggest Heaux for Mario Badescu finishing spray haha It's totally HG for me in hot or cold weather!
Thanks for posting the video! Love this idea -gives me a reason to purchase a new blush!!! I have tried cream blush in the past and the result was horrid. But I believe that I can make it work with this technique.
I didn't wear bronzer or brights, but I liked my makeup last night so snapped a pic. I do wish I would have used more blush, but I was already late so said screw it. Sorry for the cheesy, gummy grin.
EYES
NARS Smudge Proof Primer
Maybelline gel eyeliner as shadow base on lids
Urban Decay Creep lids and lower lash line (Sephora brush; NARS Smudge brush)
Urban Decay Smog crease (NARS small dome brush)
Beautyburst crease (NARS small dome)
Urban Decay Half baked brow (#217)
UD Perversion liner
Benefit They're Real mascara - upper
Armani Eyes to Kill mascara - lower
Spiked Brow pencil
FACE
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Primer
CoverGirl Queen All Day Flawless Foundation Q805 Amber Glow (Urban Decay Optical Blurring Brush)
Bobbi Brown Dark Peach Corrector under eyes (Sephora Pro Airbrush Concealer brush)
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Biscuit
Ben Nye Banana Powder to set concealer (Lancome Blending brush #4)
MSFN Medium Dark (187SE)
Style blush (Tom Ford Blush brush)
Definitely Defined MSF – lighter color to highlight (NARS Ita brush)
Guerlain Meteorites Pearls #3 Teint Dore (#187SE)
LIPS
NYX Toast liner (I prefer Hodgepodge for a less harsh line)
Freckletone l/s
Flash of Flesh l/g
You look so beautiful! OMG!
RiRi Woo looks GREAT on you and totally off topic but that blouse is FANTASTIC.
