How To Apply Foundation & How To Apply Concealer

When it comes to applying foundation, we all share the same goal: a seamless, glowy makeup base.

So many of us apply foundation and concealer daily without really knowing if we’re doing it right. With the overwhelming number of shades and finishes alongside the infamous ‘concealer before/after foundation’ debate, it can be difficult to know how to apply foundation and concealer correctly.

But don’t worry, your flawless finish is just round the corner with the help of our foundation and concealer tips!

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How to Apply Foundation and Concealer

Are you ready to achieve the perfect makeup base? Firstly, follow these easy steps teaching you how to apply foundation for the most flawless finish.

To take your makeup base to the next level, discover how to apply concealer for a bright, radiant glow, creating the perfect base for the rest of your makeup routine.

Step 1 – Find the Perfect Products

Perfect products = perfect look. It’s so important to find the consistency, shade and finish that suits you.

How to Choose a Foundation Colour

Always match your foundation shade to your neck to avoid the notorious orange chin strap (don’t worry, we’ve all been there). As for concealer, always go a shade lighter than your foundation for a brighter look.

How to Choose Foundation Coverage

The best foundation coverage depends on the look you’re going for:

Full coverage: If you like full-coverage makeup, opt for our CONCEAL & DEFINE FOUNDATION and our CONCEAL & DEFINE CONCEALER. Both super lightweight, but still full coverage, they come in 50 shades and work to cover blemishes, while evening the skin tone.

Natural skin: Looking for the best foundation and concealer for that natural look? You want a sheer and hydrating formula, like our CONCEAL & HYDRATE FOUNDATION and CONCEAL & HYDRATE CONCEALER. Formulated with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, they plump and smooth the skin, creating a satin finish.

Glowing Skin: For a dewy finish, try our GLOW SKIN FAUXXDATION FOUNDATION and CONCEALXX SUPER FIXX CONCEALER. Infused with illuminating Pearl Particles and Collagen Peptides, this is the best foundation and concealer for achieving a perfect, radiant glow.

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Step 2 – Prep Your Skin

To make sure your makeup base offers a flawless finish, you need perfect preparation.

Start by washing your face with a radiant cleanser. Our REVOLUTION SKINCARE HYDRATION BOOST CLEANSER is a great choice to remove makeup, oil and dirt, while brightening the skin.

Apply a small amount to the face, add a little water and massage in circular motions. Then, rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Step 3 – Prime Time

Once clean, it’s time to prime. Primer is an absolute must if you want to create a smooth, long-lasting base.

If you have dry skin, achieve ultimate hydration with our REVOLUTION XX HYDRA FIXX HYDRATING PRIMER.

For oily skin, say goodbye to shine with our MATTIFY PRIMER for a smooth, mattified base.

If you struggle with large pores, our MAKEUP OBSESSION ALL A BLUR PORE BLURRING PRIMER is a must, as it works to diffuse fine lines, blur pores and create a prepped and even base, ready for makeup application.

To achieve a dewy finish, we recommend our GLASS SKIN PRIMER. It hydrates and smooths the skin, while boosting natural radiance and creating a healthy-looking, youthful glow.

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Step 4 – Apply Your Foundation

Onto the main event: how to apply foundation!

Start by dotting the foundation onto the skin using your finger or a sponge. Always start at the centre of the face and move the product outwards.

Expert Tip: Remember, less is more! It’s much easier to build foundation than take it away.

Step 5 – Blend, Blend, Blend!

You can either blend your foundation with a blending sponge or a makeup brush – it’s completely up to you!

Take the REVOLUTION X FRIENDS BLENDING SPONGE, wet it, then squeeze the water out so that it’s damp. Avoid swiping the product over your face and, instead, repeatedly dab the skin with the damp sponge until the foundation is seamlessly blended.

If you’re not a fan of sponges, opt for our BUFFING FOUNDATION BRUSH. Use circular motions to buff the foundation into the skin, starting in the middle of the face and working outwards.

Step 6 – Apply Your Concealer

Once your foundation is on, it’s time for concealer!

How to Apply Concealer

Apply a few dots of concealer under the eyes to hide dark circles. Buff out using a brush or damp sponge, until blended and flawless.

Apply 1 dot to blemishes or dark spots and blend with your brush or sponge, building up if necessary. You can do the same for fine lines and wrinkles – just be wary of how much you’re applying. You want a seamless look, not a cakey one!

Step 7 – Lock It In

Last but not least, use a light powder to set the base in preparation for the rest of your makeup.

We love our QUICK FIXX SETTING POWDER for a seamless, flashback–free finish. If you prefer a loose powder, our CONCEAL AND DEFINE SETTING POWDER is a great option. Dust a little over the face with a big brush to keep your concealer and foundation crease-free and happy.