Common foundation mistakes we all make..

Foundation is fundamental to boasting flawless skin, but unbeknownst to many of us, we're still doing it wrong.

Testing, testing..

You’re trying a new foundation brand and you need to find your shade. First thing you do? Whack a dollop on the back of your hand, of course. Bad idea, because your hand doesn’t match the same shade of your face, and actually, you should be testing it on three small areas. Pop it under your eyes, on your nose and along your jawline; if it’s a match then when you rub it in it should simply disappear. Better yet, get a makeup artist to pop some on for you, and this way you’ll feel confident in the base shade you take home.

Skipping primer!

We know, not everyone wants another layer on their skin, but skipping primer is like joining the gym then lounging at home each night. Trust us, it anchors makeup down for extra hours of wear, which, when you’re dancing the night away is pretty handy, no?

Using your fingers?

Sure, sometimes the warmth of fingers can help makeup melt in, and let’s face it, it’s so easy to go all DIY. But the reason brushes are so awesome is because they save your base; they mean you need a lot less product and they blend out like a dream. Use a round brush with shorter bristles to buff your makeup in – Real Techniques Expert Face Brush is a pretty genius buy.