When it comes to foundation, the better it becomes, the less we see of it. Now that advanced, customized formulas truly disappear into your skin, it’s entirely possible to appear like you’re wearing nothing at all—which is an appealing concept as summer rushes in. The next frontier in achieving that stealth flawless effect is focused on the tools and applicators themselves. Among the new high-tech innovations, there are built-in cushions, clickable wands, and whirling sponges that seamlessly marry foundation pigments with your complexion, leaving only a superfine (and nearly invisible) veil.
Clinique’s new Airbrushed Finish Liquid Foundation Applicator is a sonic device to lightly buff particles into your skin, eliminating any telltale streaks. Just pour your preferred foundation into your palm, dip in the sponge, and massage over your complexion (gently—you’re not exfoliating). “I like to start in the center of the face and work outward,” says Clinique makeup artist Stephanie Flor. “Don’t forget the chin!”
Makeup artist Troy Surratt spent two years perfecting the design of his Surreal Real Skin Foundation Wand. The brush features antibacterial bristles and comes fully loaded with a self-setting foundation, which is dispensed with the click of a button. “I use a cross-hatching technique of brushing one way diagonally, then crossing over in the opposite direction, so the application is more feathery and blended,” he explains.
Fans of cushion compacts should look to Estée Lauder’s forthcoming Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup (out in July). Twist the tube to release the formula—which is spiked with hydrating plant extracts and minerals—into the bouncy tip. And for those who like to mix and combine a few different formulas, RMS Beauty’s Skin2Skin Foundation Brush is an elegant solution: The tapered bristles are swirled in a pattern that mimics the (lo-fi) effect of applying foundation with your fingers—and it can be used with any base you choose.
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