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.

KVD BeautyModCon Long-Wear Hydrating Liquid-Gel Contour

Size: 0.57 oz/ 17 mL·ITEM: 2477750

Color: Deep - Rich deep brown with cool undertones

160 Reviews

$40.00

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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.

Westman AtelierMini Petite Face Trace Cream Contour Stick

Size: 0.09 oz·ITEM: 2736965

Color: Truffle - rich mocha

381 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.


Danessa Myricks BeautyTwin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow

Size: .085 oz·ITEM: 2575355

Color: Angel Heart - rose quartz with a lavender shift

232 Reviews

$38.00

This stuff is fire. It’s elevated my makeup game to another level. I absolutely love the color. ...I like to apply with a fluffy brush, buffing it onto the eyelid for a sheer coverage or you can use a dense flat brush to apply an opaque coverage or a thinner brush as a liner.

What it is: A high-impact liquid shadow that displays an ethereal shift between two shades that complement each other.

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.

What Else You Need to Know: When applied, its high pigment immediately resonates through a dazzling multidimensional chrome look. This liquid shadow acts as a stand-alone eyeshadow, lip, or cheek pigment. It delivers crease-proof, up to all-day wear and is optimized for a masterful, dual-color explosion.

ILIASkin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

Size: 0.35 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2739738

Color: 9N Tupelo - Light with neutral undertones

1.5K Reviews

$65.00

Use a buffing brush and moisturizer...Use 9N for under eyes. sunscreen.sunsunscreen. . I buff it...I love the coverage I get after swiping it onto my face and buffing it out with a brush. Color doesn’t seem to oxidize and matches quite well.

What it is: A long-wear, skincare-powered complexion stick that blurs instantly and visibly firms and smooths over time.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Stick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ceramide-Peptide Complex: Visibly firms and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Winged Kelp Extract: Restores luminosity, helping skin look more youthful.
- Butterfly Lavender Extract: Botanical powerhouse that smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Bobbi BrownMatte Bronzing Powder

Size: 0.31 oz·ITEM: 2701803

Color: Natural - medium golden bronze

598 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

SaieDew Bronze Soft-Focus Sculpting Liquid Bronzer

Size: .4 oz·ITEM: 2753796

Color: Sail - deep to rich with neutral undertones

667 Reviews

$39.00

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....This paired with the Saie Buff brush is absolute perfection. 10000/10 I love it so much

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.

MAKEUP BY MARIOSoft Pop Plumping Cream Blush Veil

Size: .17 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2679553

Color: Perfect Pink - cool pink

762 Reviews

$50.00

The shade is beautiful but it honestly has no pigment, I use a brush applying this product and I have to buff the brush in the pan many times to see something....I love the color, but I suggest using a brush in the pan and buffing it on as that works best. It’s gives great glow and looks fresh…for about a half an hour.

What it is: A weightless cream blush that is made with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin with a sheer veil of color.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps and hydrates skin with a volumizing effect.
- Pearlescent Pigments: Create a subtle luminous finish.

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

What Else You Need to Know: This sheer formula is made with hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrat

HourglassUnreal Liquid Blush

Size: 0.34 oz·ITEM: 2785186

Color: Vision - true rose

1.1K Reviews

$49.00

It put me off at first but I also bought the brush and it buffs out nicely. I like how it stays in place , doesn’t fade all day and looks soft and fresh....It is easy to blend out to your tastes if you feel it is too much, and buffing out is easy with a buffing or blush brush.

What it is: A liquid blush that visibly plumps with hydration and delivers unreal, buildable color for a natural finish that stays in place for up to 12 hours.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps attract water to visibly plump skin with hydration.
- Upcycled White Lupin Seed Extract: Visibly firms skin for a smooth look.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Infused with Hourglass’s Unreal Lifting Complex, this serum-like formula instantly hydrates to visibly firm and lift cheeks with color

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“Foundayin brush, powder brush, concealer brush , blush / bronzer brush, highlighter brush and a very cute makeup carrying bag”
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“I applied it with the beautyblender powder pocket puff and that worked well. This is the best powder foundation I’ve tried so far”
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“You would have to really swatch in stores as the online photo didn’t match with how they look in person - I went with peach first an orange tone to color correct the darkness after blending that I went with deep butter for a brightening effect - it does brighten your under eyes making you look awake and youthful but it looks so natural a total no makeup skin like look - I like this for natural Minimum maybe summery makeup - I couldn’t help but stare at how bright this made my under eyes but I didn’t get that full coverage look I love - a little of this product goes a long way it did not crease on me as it states it is creaseless”
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“The Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder in Translucent is the perfect powder to keep in your purse or at your desk for touch ups during the day. It will just keep your makeup fresh without adding any color”
Refreshing Makeup
“This is the best concealer I have ever used the texture was silky smooth ,full coverage, no caking or cracking ,it has a cooling effect that felt refreshing and the best thing it lasted all day ,perfect for dark circles or blemishes”
Buff Foundation
“Of the half dozen or so stick foundations I’ve used, this is one of the worst, although it’s a lot better than Milk Makeup’s”
Brightener Makeup
“This is my favourite eye brightener. I have very oily skin and quite a few creases under my eye and this product lasts for hours”
Soothing Makeup
“It’s definitely more so a light coverage skin tint but I found it did a good job at neutralizing some scars I had and the tiger grass definitely helped soothe some pre existing pimples! The only issue I faced was struggling to find my shade but I find them to be quite flexible”
Healthy Makeup
“I use just a bit and it gives me a healthy glow. I love it”
Skin Blurring Makeup
“It's a game-changer for my makeup routine. This primer does wonders for my skin, blurring imperfections and keeping my makeup matte all day”

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