Sometimes the best makeup tools are our own two hands. While there are certainly some techniques that can only be accomplished with a brush, the warmth of our fingertips can provide a beautiful, natural-looking finish.
Many products can benefit from fingertip application, even the ones that you might think can only be used with a brush. Remember: there are no rules in makeup, just guidance. But we all know there are always exceptions! For example, if you love a strong highlight, dipping your fingers into a powder highlighter and blending it onto your skin can help give you that intensity.
Not to mention, fingertip application is the easiest way to lighten your load when traveling - no need to carry around brushes. Want to learn more about fingertip versus brush application? Read on to get the full scoop.
Applying ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Foundation with Your Fingertips
First, let's talk about the Original Pure Serum Foundation. You want to shake it well right before you open it, then deposit two pumps on the back of your hand to get medium coverage with this beautiful, natural-looking luminous finish.
Then, you're going to grab it with your fingertips and warm up the product between fingertips. Blend beginning at the center of the face, working outward. Work all over the face until fully blended. We tend to get the most discoloration in the center of the face, so that's a good place to start. Finally, you'll press to perfect. The key is the warmth of the fingertips this enables the foundation to become part of your skin and you really get all those benefits, even more than sweeping it out with a brush.
But...Can I Use a Brush If I Want to?
We recommend applying with fingertips, but if you're dead set on applying with a brush, use the Luxe Performance Brush. The curved shape of the brush is made to mimic your fingertips.
It's All About Texture
Beyond complexion products, anything with a creamy texture will work well with your fingertips. Our liquid Blush & Bronzer and Blush highlighters, are also great for applying with your fingers.
Loose powders (MINERAL VEIL Finishing Powder or ORIGINAL Loose Mineral Foundation) are one of the few kinds of products that really, absolutely require a brush. When applying these, you want the even distribution and effortless buffing that only a brush can offer.
It's a similar technique with powder bronzer you want that seamless, blended look that only a brush can provide.