Technique · Written in Casablanca
How to apply foundation with fingers
Warmth. Fingers melt product into the skin at a temperature no brush or sponge reaches.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca.
How to do it
- Warm a small amount on the back of the hand first.
- Press it into the skin rather than rubbing it across.
- Work from the centre of the face outward, where coverage is usually most needed.
- Finish edges with a damp sponge if you want them sheerer.
The Moroccan adjustment
The technique suits a Moroccan climate well: less product, pressed in, is far more likely to survive heat than a thick brushed layer.
What goes wrong
Dragging rather than pressing. Dragging moves the product around instead of into the skin, and leaves streaks that only more product seems to fix.
Questions
How to apply foundation with fingers?
Warmth. Fingers melt product into the skin at a temperature no brush or sponge reaches.
What goes wrong most often?
Dragging rather than pressing. Dragging moves the product around instead of into the skin, and leaves streaks that only more product seems to fix.
Does this change on Moroccan skin or in a Moroccan climate?
The technique suits a Moroccan climate well: less product, pressed in, is far more likely to survive heat than a thick brushed layer.
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