1. Wash your face, use a toner, and apply a moisturizer - I use Clean and Clear Essentials
2. Apply a sunscreen - I like Neutrogena UltraSheer
3. Use a primer (It's not necessary, but it helps your makeup last and evens your skin tone) - I use the NYC Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer
4. Apply your foundation - I usually use my fingers with Revlon ColorStay
5. Put concealer under your eyes and on any blemishes/imperfections - I LOVE Hard Candy Glamouflage Concealer and I apply it with my fingers then blend it out with a tapered brush
6. Apply a powder to set your makeup - I use Rimmel Stay Matte with a fluffy brush, but instead of swirling the brush on my face I like to press the product on my face so that I don't rub off my foundation and concealer.
7. Apply your bronzer and blush - I like Wet and Wild bronzers and blushes (they are sooo pigmented) and I use an angled brush. Put the bronzer in the hollows of your cheeks, on your temples, your jawline, and the sides of your nose to contour and apply the blush on the apples of your cheeks.
8. Lastly I apply a setting spray so that my makeup stays on all day - ELF Makeup Mist and Set is awesome!
Tips and Tricks:
- If you're in a hurry and don't want to wait for the setting spray to dry press a kabuki/powder/face brush on your skin after spraying it.
- If you don't want to use foundation you can mix concealer with a lotion and use it as a customized tinted moisturizer.