Soft Matte Long-Wear

Step by step

1. 1

   Matte foundation

   Apply a thin layer with a damp sponge, pressing it in from the center of your face outward.

   Thin layers last longer than one thick one.

2. 2

   Concealer

   Dot under your eyes and around the sides of your nose, then tap to blend.

   Less is more. You can always add a second dot.

3. 3

   Setting powder

   Press a little translucent powder on your forehead, nose and chin with a puff or fluffy brush.

   Press, don’t swipe, so your base stays smooth.

4. 4

   Bronzer

   Sweep it softly under your cheekbones, from near your ear toward your mouth, and a little on your temples.

   Stop at about the middle of your eye. Blend until there is no line.

5. 5

   Matte blush

   Swirl a fluffy brush in powder blush, tap off the extra and sweep it on your cheeks toward your temples.

   Blend upward, never down. It lifts the whole face.

6. 6

   Brows

   Fill any gaps with light hair-like strokes, then brush through.

   Keep the front of the brow softer than the tail.

7. 7

   Eyeshadow

   Sweep one soft neutral shade across your lid with a fluffy brush. Finish with mascara.

   Tap off extra powder from the brush first.

8. 8

   Matte lipstick

   Apply from the center outward, blot on a tissue, then add a second thin layer.

   Two thin layers with a blot in between last for hours.