I want it all when it comes to my makeup. I especially want that full coverage foundation to look completely natural, like it is my actual skin. The good news, it is much easier to get that second skin look than you think. The first step is a moisturized face — makeup just won’t sit well on dry skin and will only get worse as the day wears on. Dry office air, anyone? It’s the second step, though, that really makes the difference. After applying your foundation (cream/liquid/tinted moisturizer), spritz a toning mist all over your face and buff buff buff. And buff some more. I take my Cargo Magic Brush (the name says it all) and spritz the La Bella Figura Jardin de Fleurs all over. The key is to do it right after applying foundation and before any other makeup. The finish is dewy and natural—so good you could stop right there. But, I’d recommend a few dabs of cream blush on the cheeks for good measure. I adore LBF’s mist with coconut water and hyaluronic acid for hydration and jasmine, honeysuckle, rose, carrot seed hydrosol (see ya redness!) and white peony to balance PH levels in skin. But, you don’t need to spend a lot of dollars to benefit from this trick. The Heritage Rosewater & Glycerin, at about $6 a bottle, is equally up to the task.
A few of my favorites, low-to-luxe style:
$ Rosewater & Glycerin Spray / 100% Pure Organic Rose Hydrasol $$ Caudalie Beauty Elixir / ZENMED Nutrient Boost Spray / ED4OLO Vitamin D $$$ Kahina Toning Mist / La Bella Figura Jardin de Fleurs / Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence
I’d tried spraying a mist over my foundation before, but never thought about buffing it in! Would the results still be good if I were to powder on top? That T-zone needs to be controlled!
Christine, can you try and let me know?! I’ll give it a go as well!
I used Jane Iredale’s PurePressed Base Powder (no liquid foundations) and Caudalie’s Beauty Elixer with the buffing technique last night for Valentine’s dnner….and, well, WOW! I loved how smooth my skin looked without looking overdone. Thank you for the tip!
thanks for the lovely tips!
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Tianna, thanks:) Try it out, girl!
When i tried the beauty elixer at sephora, I thought it smelled funny like a herb or something. I have been suffering from dry skin lately and was looking for a fix throughout the day. If it only did not smell so strong.
Anu, I can see how that may be an acquired scent. If you like a soft rose, try the Rosewater & Glycerin! I buy it in the big bottles from Whole Foods – it’s awesome!
Fantastic tip! I’ll use MAC Fix + when I over do it on powder, but I love the sound of La Bella Figura! It’s going on the list
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Love this idea, Laurie! Will give this a go for sure! 😀
Kristen, yes! The buff, buff, buff is a great trick! Stay safe in the winter storm coming your way!
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Thank you, Laurie! 🙂 We made it through the 2″ of ice. I know we sound like wieners compared to Chicago, lol! Mexico is now how many days away? 🙂
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Interesting tip……I have never tried it. It is often recommended to spray some thermal water to “fix” the make-up but I guess I want to give your advice a go! 🙂
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I can’t wait to try this with my favorite (most natural looking) foundation sappho organics liquid foundation – (we have samples)
I tried this today – its wonderful! thank you.
dana
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Or just use RMS Beauty Un Cover UP – it looks and feel totally natural. It evens out your skin and makes you look a bit more beautiful !
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This is such a helpful post. I love it. I have always been a big fan of rose water. I am going to give the La Bella Figura a try soon.
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Thanks for this great tip Laurie! I remember to spritz a toning mist (May’s The Jasmine Garden) but I didn’t think to buff! I will have to try this out and see if my Kjaer Weis foundation sits better on my dry skin. I hope it doesn’t create an even more flakier mess.