3 Different Ways To Use Foundation on The Face

We have all tried different foundations over time and eventually found one that worked best for us. You probably went through different formulas like liquid foundations, foundation creams, stick foundations, etc. and you might have experimented with coverage levels as well. In this quest of finding the perfect foundation, you have collected a few extra foundations that you don’t reach for as often. Maybe the shade is too light or the formula feels too heavy. What most people fail to realize is that foundations are very versatile. Not only do they help achieve a flawless makeup base, but liquid foundations and foundation creams can be used in more ways than one.  

In this piece, we have provided different foundation uses and described how to use foundation on face, read on! 

3 Different Foundation Uses

Below listed are three different foundation uses that may surprise you:

1. Foundation as Contour

Maybe you picked up a foundation without shade matching and realized that it would make a perfect foundation for darker skin as it does not match your skin tone at all.  Instead of simply tossing the foundation away, use it as a liquid or cream foundation as contour. Since foundations are easy to blend, using liquid or cream foundations as the contour is perfect even for beginners. Add the lighter shades of foundations that you perhaps accidentally bought on the top of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the center of your chin, and the above jawline. Voila! It’s done!

2. Foundation as Eye Primer

Oils from your skin can make your eyelids greasy and this causes your eyeshadow to crease and move around. Using a good eye primer and setting it with powder can prevent this from happening and will keep your eyeshadow in place. However, in case you don’t have any eye primer, you can still keep your eye makeup intact. Wondering how?  Simply use your foundation as eye primer. Apply your rarely used foundation on your eyelids and set it with powder before you start applying your eyeshadow. This will create a smooth base for your eyshadow and will also make it long-lasting.

3. Foundation as Concealer

Want to go for a light base? Avoid concealer. Using an extra product, especially a thick concealer, to cover up your imperfections can sometimes feel excessive. That’s why you can use your foundation and avoid using brightening concealer. Foundation can conceal all scarring and blemishes without highlighting the area. However, to cover blemishes and dark circles properly and to use foundation as concealer, you need to find out the exact shade match. Don’t know what is your exact foundation shade? Head to the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool and get the perfect shade match.

Pro tip: You can go for Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation. Available in 18 unique shades, this Maybelline foundation range suits diverse Indian skin tones. Once you find your perfect match, use this lightweight and buildable foundation to add additional coverage to certain parts of your face as required. 

By now you have understood the different ways a foundation can be used? Now, let’s learn how to use foundation on face.

How to use foundation on face?

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use foundation on face;

Step 1: Prep your face (wash your face with a cleanser and apply moisturizer) and wait for some time to let the moisturizer seep into the skin.

Step 2: Apply a thin layer of face primer. This base makeup product gives your skin a smooth and poreless finish. Dab the primer with your fingers or beauty blender and make sure it reaches every part of your skin.

Step 3: Apply a foundation that perfectly matches your skin tone. Dot it around your nose, forehead, and upper cheeks first because these areas require the foundation most. Then, slowly cover other areas. Remember, blending is the key. So, take a damp beauty blender and blend foundation to get even coverage. Pro tip: Never swipe or wipe the beauty blender while applying foundation.

Now that you know different foundation uses and how to use foundation on face, you can ace the base makeup. Once you are done with face makeup, you can move on to eye makeup (use kajal or eyeliner, mascara) and lip makeup.

If you are confused about which eye makeup or lip product products would suit your dress colour, you can utilize the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool and experiment with a different face, eyes, and lip makeup products virtually without spending a penny. For a detailed guide on foundation, read the Ultimate Foundation Guide to learn even more about foundation makeup!