Another method of dewy-fying your foundation is to take a small amount of moisturiser and apply it over the makeup with either a sponge or fingers, using a light patting motion. Be extra gentle when doing this, as you don't want the foundation to move around or separate.
“Lightly pressing a little moisturizer over the powder will let the full coverage powder stay in place but leave a glistening glow over the skin.” (And yes, she assures us that it won't make your skin look cakey, so long as you only use a little bit.)
You don't remove excess powder.
You know how celebs can look a little powdery under bright lights? That's often because they didn't do this one important step. If you're applying powder over your foundation, remove the excess with a clean fluffy brush by lightly dusting it over your face.
Once your moisturizer has settled, you can use a flat sponge to press and roll the powder foundation into areas such as around the nose and mouth. Moving on to the rest of your face, lightly press the sponge into the skin and roll it with your fingers to ensure an even application of powder.
Yes, you can add water to your eye shadow or powder pigments to nab a bit more product and intensify the color payoff, but one product you may not have expected to mix with a little H2O is your foundation.
If you have dry skin, this is one way powder foundation can work its way into your routine. #5: Use a hydrating spray. If you notice dryness or creasing throughout the day, a hydrating mist can help refresh your powder foundation. This helps create a more natural skin-like finish, too!
The easiest thing you can to get glowing skin is to add a liquid highlighter to your foundation. Just mix a 1:1 ratio of foundation and liquid highlighter and you're set. Top it off with some rosy blush and a good concealer to even out your skin and you're good to go!
Use a matte setting powder to lock your foundation and concealer into place. Concentrate the translucent powder in the T-Zone and other regions prone to getting oily. It absorbs oils as and when it begins to appear on the surface, which prevents the foundation from dissolving and the concealer from creasing.
The number one cause of cakey makeup is layering on too much product. When you really cake on the product, it'll be all too obvious that that's what you did, so make sure that you're sheering it out. And try to use your hand as a palette and then start to manipulate the product on your face.
Swish the brush back and forth over the powder foundation using short, back-and-forth strokes, then press the powder in a slight rolling motion all over your skin for a smooth finish that doesn't look cakey.
One type of makeup that can get you that dewy look is water-based products. They're exactly what you would assume—products in which the main ingredient is water. "They are super natural looking, so if a 'second-skin' effect is your goal, reach for a water base!" says makeup artist Jen Tioseco.
DIY Foundation #1: Cream
Essentially, you're transforming a mineral makeup into a cream, and it's perfectly easy. All you'll need to do is add a teaspoon of the mineral powder to a facial lotion or moisturizer you love. Mix it and apply. That's seriously it.
The main reason your makeup looks dry is that the underlying skin is dry, and your foundation lacks adequate moisturizer. It can also be caused by skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, or even an allergic reaction to your makeup.
“It's supposed to make your skin look more beautiful,” she explains while adding foundation to a glass of water. Admitting that there was “definitely more luminosity” to the foundation applied with water, Kattan went on to see if the method was transfer-proof. “I do think this works,” she says.
Mixing your moisturizer and foundation has some added benefits as well: the moisturizer helps the foundation to blend easily and go on smoothly while hydrating the skin at the same time. This makes many thick foundations more comfortable to wear which prevents the skin from looking cakey or powdery throughout the day.
Choose a dewy-finish foundation
If you want the luminous wet makeup look and not just a regular dewy look, you need to choose the right foundation. Avoid mattifying formulas like powders or matte foundations for this look and instead opt for liquid or cream foundations to create a natural glow.