Underpainting Makeup Technique

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If you're looking for a way to get your makeup looking fresh and dewy, an underpainting is a great place to start. The idea is to apply your base makeup first, then add your usual routine of concealer, foundation, powder, etc. This will ensure that your final look is seamless and natural looking.

Armani BeautyLuminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

Size: 0.4 oz/ 12 mL·ITEM: 2341089

Color: 3.75 - very fair with a pink undertone

1.9K Reviews

$57.00

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No creasing, no dryness. I underpaint and this performed so well under my makeup....A great staple in a light, everyday makeup routine!

What it is: A hydrating, long-lasting and blurring under-eye & face concealer that provides undetectable enhancements to visibly conceal, smooth and brighten skin.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Radiant


Formulation:
Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Caffeine: Brightens undereyes for an awakened look.

- Vitamin E: Nourishes and visibly reduces under-eye puffiness.

- Glycerin: Provides long-lasting hydration.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.


What Else You Need to Know:This lightweight multi-use concealer

NARSLaguna Bronzing Cream

Size: 0.67 oz / 19 g·ITEM: 2568798

Color: Laguna 03 - medium bronze with warm undertones

395 Reviews

$57.00

Must have in routine!...I have been using it almost daily this summer as part of a minimal makeup routine.

What it is: A decadently creamy bronzing formula that is inspired by the bestselling shade Laguna.

Highlighted Ingredients: - Monoï de Tahiti Oil: Lightly scented oil that helps lock in moisture, visibly firm, and visibly tone the complexion.

What Else You Need to Know: This creamy formula glides onto skin, delivering long-lasting, second-skin warmth with a natural-looking finish. It is scented with NARS’s signature French Polynesian Monoï de Tahiti Oil, also known to lock in moisture, visibly firm, and visibly tone the complexion.

LancômeTeint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E

Size: 1 oz·ITEM: 2667988

Color: 320C - For medium skin with cool/rosy undertones

5.1K Reviews

$77.00

A must have in my makeup routine...A Must-Have for my Routine...I used this product in my makeup routine for a wedding, and I had flawless coverage for the entire evening!

What it is: A full coverage, natural matte foundation that lasts up to 24 hours and delivers waterproof, sweat, humidity and transfer-resistant wear.


Coverage: Full


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Liquid


Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.


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LYS BeautyHigher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush

Size: 0.23 oz/ 6.5 g·ITEM: 2435410

Color: Passion - fuchsia pink

529 Reviews

$30.00

There is a good amount of pigment in this blush, so I think it will work well for underpainting....Self love is perfect, not only as a make up product but as a should healing routine, I love telling my friends what’s the shade of the blush I’m wearing .

What it is: A clean, high-pigment, non-greasy, satin-matte blush with a buildable, creamy formula that gives skin a natural flush.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin Clay: Reduces the appearance of pores and limits excess shine.
- Avocado Oil: Penetrates skin to lock in lasting hydration.
- Vitamin E: Calms and soothes skin.

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

What Else You Need to Know: Give your cheeks a kiss of color with this cream blush that delivers high payoff for all skin tones. Packed with clean, skin-loving ingredients like kaolin clay and avocado oil, this multipurpose cream leaves skin looking refreshed.

ONE/SIZE by Patrick StarrrCheek Clapper 3D Blush Trio Palette

Size: 0.38 oz·ITEM: 2738680

Color: Gworly Pop - Bright Hot Pink Fuschia Berry Trio

704 Reviews

$53.00

A must have in my makeup routine...This is a staple in my make up routine very good

What it is: An award-winning, three-in-one ultra-pigmented blush palette that blends and blurs beautifully—wear each shade alone or layer up for the ultimate 3D pop.


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Dragon Fruit Extract: Helps grip and extend wear.


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


What Else You Need to Know: This palette can be used to create any blush look, from a subtle wash of color to a high-impact pop with a smooth, silky finish that lasts all day. Use the Flex Cream shade to underpaint and overpaint, the Matte shade to blur and build intensity, and the Hyper Sheen shade for an eye-catching glow.

$119.00

It’s texture goes on so smooth and beautiful! I was gifted by Makeup Forever...I'm a big fan of creating my own shades while doing my makeup so this has been excellent for that. This is also great for those of you who like the "underpaint" your makeup.

What it is: An easy-to-use cream face palette with all you need to conceal, contour, highlight, and underpaint like a pro for a flawlessly sculpted look.

What Else You Need to Know: The palette has six shades to conceal or even out skin tone: two contour shades and four highlighters. The lightweight, comfortable formula syncs with skin for a naturally radiant finish that lasts for 12 hours, while the buildable coverage makes it ideal for all skill levels and looks.

This Set Contains:
- 6 x 0.07 oz/ 2.2 g unifying shades
- 2 x 0.07 oz/ 2.2 g contour shades
- 4 x 0.07 oz/ 2.2 g shimmery highlighters

MAC CosmeticsStrobe Beam Liquid Illuminating Blush with Buildable Coverage + High Colour Payoff

Size: 0.15 oz / 4.3 ml·ITEM: 2837367

Color: Apricot Jelly - Bright Orange with gold Pearl

138 Reviews

$46.00

I have been using this blush for the past few days and it is quickly becoming a staple in my makeup routine! The applicator is amazing and goes on so smoothly. ...It can be used not only as a blush but also for sculpting, highlighting, and underpainting.

What it is: An iridescent liquid blush with sheer, buildable coverage in artist-developed shades to strobe, sculpt, shape, and underpaint for personalized payoff.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: Get extra cheeky with this iridescent liquid blush made for the sunlight or the spotlight. It can even be dabbed onto lips for a pop of iridescent color. Each sunset- and sunrise-inspired hue is infused with a conditioning blend that feels as good as it looks on your skin.

$57.00

I have normal skin but on my oily days I do prep my skin with powder to prevent the makeup from moving, so oily skin types may want to take that into consideration. ...I hate when makeup looks like makeup :)

What it is:
A pro-formulated color correcting cream palette with curated shade ranges for a perfectly even, primed complexion with long-lasting wear.

What it does:
Each Ultra HD Underpainting Color Correction Palette was developed by MAKE UP FOR EVER’s pro artist teams and tested on a wide range of skin tones to ensure precise and undetectable color correction—ridding skin of unwanted darkness, redness, and dull areas. As with the other Ultra HD products, a signature combination of coated pigments, powders, and a blend of emollient oils provide a second skin, seamless look and feel.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONBlush Blush Blush. Cream & Powder Palette

Size: 0.26 oz / 7.7 mL·ITEM: 2870913

Color: 04 Heart Breaker - vibrant red blush palette

100 Reviews

$24.50

I use the cream to underpaint and it gives a nice glow with my bb cream. ...The Sephora Blush Blush Blush Palette in Shade #4, Heart Breaker, is a versatile option for daily makeup routines. This monochrome cheek palette features three components: a lip and cheek cream, a matte powder blush, and a shimmer powder blush.

What it is: A trio of blushes with three different textures and finishes that can be layered and transformed for a multitude of possibilities.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan. 


What Else You Need to Know: This cheek palette lets you Create infinite blush looks by combining or layering them in any order. The palette contains a trio of highly pigmented, monochromatic formulas: a cream blush with a radiant finish, an intense matte blush, and a shimmery powder with a pearly effect. It’s pocket-size and equipped with a removable mirror.

$49.00

This brush was the perfect new edition to my everyday routine!...I highly recommend underpainting with it and cream products for best results.

What it is: A densely packed bronzer brush with soft short bristles that buffs cream bronzer into skin for a healthy glow.

Brush Formulation:
Cream

Brush Coverage: Buildable

Bristle Type:
Synthetic

Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free, vegan, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The PRO Brush Collection is a range of brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles. The tapered artistry handles offer ultimate control in makeup application to help you create any makeup look you desire.

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