Buffing Makeup

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Buffing your makeup is a must-do step if you want to look your best. It smooths out the skin, evens out the tone, and removes any excess product that might be sitting on your face. It's also one of the easiest steps to take, so you can do it right in front of a mirror or while watching TV. Here are some of our favorites.

MAKEUP BY MARIOSoftSculpt® Cream Contour & Bronzer Shaping Stick

Size: 0.37 oz/10.5 g·ITEM: 2867448

Color: Medium Dark - natural matte finish for medium to medium-dark skin tones

499 Reviews

$54.00

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I am soooo in love with the little buffing brush on the opposite side. It’s very dense and detachable which I can appreciate for hygienic purposes of course! ...The stick itself is creamy and easy to apply and the accompanying brush is super soft and dense so it makes buffing out the product very easy. The brush also comes off which makes it easy to clean as well.

What it is: This viral, dual-ended contour stick creates a softly sculpted look with buildable coverage—new packaging and brush, same iconic formula. 


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This creamy formula suits all skin types, offering blendable, buildable coverage with a natural matte finish. Shades complement all complexions regardless of undertones and are never orange or muddy. Mario's contour stick features a removable angled buffing brush for effortless

KVD BeautyModCon Long-Wear Hydrating Liquid-Gel Contour

Size: 0.57 oz/ 17 mL·ITEM: 2477685

Color: Fair - very light brown with cool undertones

160 Reviews

$40.00

I stamp it on my cheekbones and jawline, and I continue to stamp in - the traditional cream contour swiping buffing motion does not work with this product - the gel texture just pills up. ...I put little dots or thin lines where I need definition and a jawline, then use a sponge to buff and blend. The wand works perfectly, and this liquid concealer is super easy to blend.

What it is: A lightweight, transfer-resistant, liquid-gel contour that easily creates lifelike dimension for a wide range of skin tones and undertones.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Daisy Flower Extract: Hydrates skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrTurn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation

Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2427003

Color: Dark 1 (GO) - dark, golden olive undertones

797 Reviews

$53.00

I applied the powder with a buffing brush and I had no issues. The shade seems to be a good match for me and perfect for summer. ...The shade range is amazing, and I just simply used a buffing brush to apply it. This photo is of myself wearing the foundation in direct sunlight, it blurs everything and I definitely have blotchy skin.

What it is: A buttery-smooth, buildable, medium- to full-coverage powder foundation with a multiuse formula, a soft-matte finish and up to 12 hours of wear.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Pressed Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Texturizers and Microspheres: Visibly blur pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and texture with a soft-focus effect.
- Rice Silk Powder: Helps create a soft-focus appearance.
- Triple-Milled Micronized Purest Pigments: Create undetectable, seamless, true-color coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.

MAKEUP BY MARIOMaster Mattes® Long-Wearing Cream Eyeshadow

Size: 0.06 oz/2 mL·ITEM: 2867315

Color: Black - super black

412 Reviews

$40.00

I’ve only gotten into eye makeup in the past year, and I’ve always had trouble with eyeshadow specifically. ...It blends so well and you can pair it with the makeup by Mario eyeshadow pallet for a smokier look....Quick makeup look essential.

What it is: Mario's weightless, easy-to-use cream eyeshadow delivers a softly diffused matte finish. Crease-proof, sweat and humidity-resistant for all day wear.


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Smoothing Amino Acids and Spherical Powders: Deliver a smooth, soft, and silky feel and application.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free


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Westman AtelierMini Petite Face Trace Cream Contour Stick

Size: 0.09 oz / 2.5 g·ITEM: 2640811

Color: Biscuit - cool beige coffee

392 Reviews

$35.00

The pigment has a big payoff without being overwhelming, very beginning friendly as you can buff away the color of you apply too much. It dried down to a satin finish and wasn’t cakey or patchy. ...I took off one star because I find it can become somewhat patchy if you apply directly to the face--I recommend using a brush and buffing into your foundation for a smoother application.

What it is: Clean, creamy contour stick that adds subtle definition and lift to cheekbones. Natural finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Organic Jojoba Seed Oil: Improves hydration and allows for seamless blendability.

- Raspberry Leaf Stem Cell Extract: Boosts hydration, moisturizes deeply.

- Kaolin Clay: Absorbs excess oil and helps formula stay in place.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.


SaieDew Bronze Soft-Focus Sculpting Liquid Bronzer

Size: .4 oz·ITEM: 2753770

Color: Salt - fair to light with cool undertones

680 Reviews

$39.00

This product is so blendable and buffs out seamlessly. This is my new holy grail product....I tried Swim since I’m Light - Medium and when it arrived I thought it would be too dark but it buffs in very nicely with the Base Brush. I also found that it’s buildable when I get more color in the Summer.

What it is: A lightweight, buildable liquid-cream bronzer that effortlessly blends into skin for a subtly defined bronze with a dewy, soft-focus finish.


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Plant-Derived Glycerin: A powerful humectant known to increase skin’s natural moisture level.

- Licorice Root Extract: Brightens the overall appearance of skin.

- Silica: Provides a smooth, soft feel, and an even application while helping to blur.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

Bobbi BrownMatte Bronzing Powder

Size: 0.31 oz·ITEM: 2701811

Color: Golden Light - light golden bronze

601 Reviews

$66.00

I love how beautifully it buffs out too!! Such a great bronzer....Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream 6. Lip Balm: ‘Nuxe’ – Reve De Miel Lip Balm 7.

What it is: A lightweight matte powder bronzer that enhances and sculpts the face in shades that flatter all complexions with natural-looking warmth.

Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Emollient-Coated Formula: Creates a silky, lightweight texture.

- Coconut Oil: Helps with the formula's soft touch.

- Microspheres: Help the formula blend seamlessly into the skin.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also gluten-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This bronzer defines and

GlossierStretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2702108

Color: Medium Tan 2 - neutral undertone

467 Reviews

$46.00

This foundation wears beautifully when applied with Glossier's Stretch Blending and Buffing Face Brush. The brush helps to really smooth the product out into an even, light layer. ...I typically put a pump on my hand and use a brush to buff it.

What it is: A breathable, second-skin foundation that nourishes and blends seamlessly, letting more of your natural skin tone and texture shine through.


Coverage: Light


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Squalane and Glycerin: Hydrate and nourish skin’s moisture barrier.

- Wild Rose Berry and Plankton Extract: Visibly balance shine and maintain hydration.

- Amino Acid-Coated Pigments: Fuse with skin for flexible coverage and a natural-to-you finish.

Laura MercierReal Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2642874

Color: 3N1 Buff - light medium with neutral undertones

1.4K Reviews

$71.00

The shade Buff matches my skin perfectly, blending seamlessly and giving a natural, radiant finish. ...It went on well with my buffing brush. It has a natural finish but you can manipulate the finish based on your primer.

What it is: A weightless foundation that blurs the line between makeup and skin with medium-buildable coverage, waterproof wear, and up to 12 hours of fade-proof wear that is best for all skin types, even sensitive skin.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- High Resolution Pigments and 3D Smooth Priming Powders: Perfecting, cake-free coverage, and optimal color laydown with less product.

Too FacedBorn This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid

Size: 0.45 oz / 13.5 ml·ITEM: 2084515

Color: Mocha - rich tan with rosy undertones

5.1K Reviews

$49.00

A dot here, there, are a buff out is all that’s needed....I use this in a shade that’s exactly my skin tone and it’s perfect for “no makeupmakeup days because it provides great coverage (I use 4 dots around my face) and still looks like your skin!

What it is: A hydrating, full-coverage, weightless, four-in-one concealer that conceals, contours, highlights, and retouches in a wide range of flawless shades.

Coverage: Full

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Aids in delicately replenishing skin’s moisture levels.
- Alpine Rose: Helps support skin’s health and resilience.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

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“Takes some getting used to but if you follow the directions as recommended (minimal skincare underneath, warm up on finger tips, dab on face, buff out with brush) it comes out very nice”
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“It’s infused with blue lotus to moisturize your skin and chamomile to help calm redness and soothe skin. There are a whopping 36 shades, so anyone can find their perfect match”
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“This looked fairly natural and really made me glow and look healthy. It also stayed put all day”
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