How to properly apply Moisturiser, Primer, Foundation & Concealer

Step 1: Apply a Good Moisturiser

It all starts with a good moisturiser that is suitable for your skin type and needs, as it will help to moisturise and hydrate the skin well before moving on to the next step.

Take a bit on your finger, rub it between your fingers and gently apply it all over the face in circular motions.

Give it at least 30 seconds to a minute to absorb into the skin.

Step 2: Find Your Primer

There are several different types of primers on the market and it can be overwhelming to read about pore minimising primers, glow primers, moisturising primers, oil-controlling primers, and colour neutralising primers at the same time.

To properly identify your skin type and requirements, you must take a closer look in the mirror. Do you have large pores? Go with a pore minimising primer. Do you get dry areas? Buy a moisturising primer. Is your skin matte and dull? Go with a glow primer.

Carefully evaluate all your options before deciding on the right product.

Step 3: Apply the Primer

Method 1:
• Take some of the primer on your fingers and gently pad or press the product into your skin, focusing on areas where you have larger pores. The rest can be applied all over the face in circular motions.

Method 2:
• Take some of the product on your fingers and blend it into your forehead, cheeks, chin, and the area around your nose using circular motions.

Step 4: Apply a Base Product

When the skin is well prepared, you can move onto your base application. This can be a tinted moisturiser, BB or CC cream, or any kind of foundation.

For best results, use your fingers or a dense foundation brush to evenly apply your base product on your skin. This will give you the best finish.

Step 5: Apply Concealer

Concealer can be applied to get a little more coverage in certain areas such as under the eyes or over blemishes and to mask redness. It is a great way to keep the foundation very light but only use a bit more product to wherever it is needed.

Apply a few dots to the areas where you require more coverage and gently blend it in with a smaller brush. You can also just use your fingers and, if needed, set it with a bit of face powder.

Additional Information:

If you experience problems such as patchiness or when the products are layering unevenly on top of each other, it sometimes can happen that some products do not work properly together.

This might be because the moisturiser does not work with the primer or the primer does not react well with the base product, or the other way around.

If this happens, please try to skip on of the products and reapply it to see which product is causing the problem so that you know what to do next.

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[sharkgirl]

Finally, a video and YouTuber that is educational and gets to the point. Thank you!

[karolinaknapik]

Found this very informative, thank you!

[irenepoczynek]

Thank you, finally an answer to my question that is barely shown on videos....usually straight to primer and no moisturizer! Thank you!

[alemusicgirl]

very nice tutorial, i nver used a moisturizer before, alays face cream and then foundation i didnt have idea you should layer different products

[cori.]

Out of everyone ive looked UP you make the most sence, so thank you for that! If i may, can I ask when do i apply my striveckten wrickle cream?

[sal]

To the point now I know better the steps. What about sunscreen after primer and before foundation?

[crizelpadua]

Thank you for your toturial now i know how can i apply my self correctly.

[sandhyasandhu]

Tq Soo much...is it not required to apply compact...hw shud we use compact ...pls make a video

[naziasadiqi]

Wow your explanation is so good and clearly ❤

[caroakinyi]

Thanks for this. But what about serum?

[marrymary]

Hello, Can i use aloevera soothing gel thin breathable primer as my skincare ?

[ahboh]

thank youuuu! if i want to apply bb cream with some moisturizer to make the base clearer and less “strong” i need primer? and if yes, i should put it before moisturizer+bb cream or merge the primer with the bb cream instead of the moisturizer?

[NathansWay]

Ok Soooo I am wondering if I can get some help.... I am doing this amazing Skin care routine that has different Acids and oils (Depending on the day) and end it with a sunblock moisturizer... Do I put primer after that and will it harm my current routine? My Skin is finally getting to a point I am actually happy looking in the mirror with and I don't want to mess that up.

Thank you so much for your time.
Nathan

[kristiatsangari]

Love your video! What product do you use for foundation?

[kanikajohnson]

washing my face with baby oil before doing my makeup is a my game changer so smooth and looks flawless

[pastsubstance]

what about sunscreen before putting on makeup?

[hfyvchf]

Key ingredient "SPF" missed. When is that applied?

[michelledally]

Thanks for another tutorial and all the additional information you provided, Melissa. Stay safe.

[chelciebrown]

I have some questions do u leave the Moisturizer on or wash it off ? I have acne so what’s the best moisturizer and makeup should I use ? And how do I keep my makeup looking good and not oily after couple of hours of wearing it?

[jameelakp]

Hey!!! My moisturizer is in a gel form... Is it fine ??