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2. Apply tinted moisturiser with a brush, sponge, or your fingers.
Start by putting a small amount of tinted moisturiser (you can always add more) either on the back of your hand or directly onto your face. Grab your favourite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or you can use your fingers to blend. “I’ll typically apply a tinted moisturiser with a synthetic foundation brush first to distribute the product evenly,” says Neil. He focuses on layering, building from light coverage to fuller coverage as needed.
Apply in upward and circular motions. “I typically apply a tinted moisturiser in an upward motion,” he says. If you have some hyperpigmentation, breakouts, blemishes, or dark circles you want to cover up or want some extra brightening power, this is where a concealer steps in: “I’ll go in with a concealer and conceal any spots that are peeking through the tinted moisturiser,” he says.
If you prefer a lighter, sheerer coverage, “sponges can be a great option,” he says, since makeup sponges can soak up some of the product. “You can also do a final blend with a sponge once you’ve initially applied the tinted moisturiser to your skin if needed,” he says. This helps diffuse the product for an airbrushed, skin-like finish.