[Aquilah]

COMPLEXION PERFECTION

Primer
What it does: Primers set foundation for a long-lasting finish. You can also wear it alone to fill in fine lines and smooth the complexion’s texture.
How to apply: Like a moisturizer, smooth it all over the face.
Try: Sephora Skin Smoothing Makeup Base, $22USD

Luminizer
What it does: A luminizer – liquid or powder – gives dull, dry complexions a radiance boost. Wear it alone, mix it with your favorite foundation or use it as a finishing product to highlight.
How to apply: Use your fingertips to dab on the areas you want to look extra luminous, like your temples, cheekbones and the bridge of your nose.
Try: LORAC Luminizer in Pearl, $28USD

Loose Powder
What it does: Loose powder can be worn alone for a soft, airbrushed finish or applied over makeup to set the look. Finish is often matte, though some contain light-reflecting pigments for increased radiance.
How to apply: Dip a large powder brush into the powder, tap off the excess and dust over the entire face.
Try: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Foundation SPF 15, $25USD

Foundation
What it does: Foundation minimizes imperfections, while balancing skin tone and texture with sheer, medium or full coverage. Unlike foundations past, this new generation provides natural-looking coverage, with a variety of finishes – from matte to satin – and skin-specific formulas.
How to apply: Foundations should be applied only where you need it. Using a foundation brush allows for more control and gets into those hard to reach spots, like around the nose.
Try: Vincent Longo Liquid Canvas Fluid Foundation SPF 8, $45USD

Concealer
What it does: Concealer provides highly pigmented, full coverage to areas that need extra camouflage, such as under eye circles, acne, scars and brown spots.
How to apply: Using your fingers or a concealer brush for more controlled coverage, spot-apply to any imperfections.
Try: Becca Compact Concealer, $33USD

Tinted Moisturizer
What it does: This lightweight cover provides sheer, natural-looking coverage, while delivering a dose of moisture to the complexion. Most tinted moisturizers contain the added bonus of SPF. Finish is fresh and radiant.
How to apply: Apply to the skin like you would your facial moisturizer, smoothing it all over the fave for even coverage.
Try: Stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer, $28USD

Pressed Powder
What it does: One of the most versatile complexion products, pressed powder doubles as a foundation or finishing powder, and can be used for touch-ups throughout the day. When used wet, it provides medium coverage as a foundation; when applied dry it sets makeup, evens skin tone and takes down shine.
How to apply: To apply as a foundation, use a damp foundation brush for smooth, even application. As a finishing powder, use a powder brush to sweep over the face. Powder puffs work best for blotting unwanted shine.
Try: Smashbox Photo Matte Anti-Shine Pressed Powder, $28USD

[LVA]

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[mandy_]

Ohh, nice information. Thanks!

[Jennifer]

that's a great article! thanks!

[michal_cohen]

what a great post
thank you

[KristieTX]

Great article! Thanks Aquilah!

[Jinjer]

thanks for the info!!!

[Midgard]

Thanks for posting!

[KathrynNicole]

Thanks, Aquilah!

[drewz]

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[bluebird26]

Thank you Aquilah!

[blackmettalic]

Thanks Aquilah!

[fickledpink]

Great article. Thanks, Aquilah!

[kaeisme]

Good article!

[sadhunni]

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