Sephora Flawless Foundation Class

This Sunday I went to a beauty class at Sephora for flawless foundation, which is something experimental and new Sephora is trying with friends and family first. Since my roommate used to work there, she was invited and asked for a plus one since she knows I am a blogger. Here are the application steps.

1. Prep and Prime: Use PRO #47 or your fingers to massage on moisturizer. Allow to absorb for 30 seconds before applying pea sized amount of primer with the same tool. Allow the primer to absorb before moving on.

Pro Tips: Suggested by one of the associates and instructor, using your fingers is best as you can feel what spots you missed and if you properly applied. Be sure not to use too much primer. Too much will cause the foundation to ball up and roll instead of applying smoothly.

2. Apply Foundation: Start at the center of the face, apply small amounts of product to build sheer layers as you work your way out to the perimeter. For areas that need more coverage, use a stipple or patting motion to apply additional product in thin layers.

Pro Tips: Using a stippling motion in the areas desiring more coverage, ensures the brush is not removing product already applied. Brush #47 was also suggested for applying foundation, just make sure you hold it at the center of the brush and not towards the tip as it could add too much product to areas or give you a streaky effect that you don't want.

3. Conceal: Use PRO #45 or #57 to pat concealer on area of concern, working in sheer layers to build coverage. This application technique helps minimize texture.

Pro Tips: Warming concealer on the back of the hand can make the application more smooth. Use your makeup sponge to blend the concealer into your foundation since some of it will be on the sponge.

4. Set With Powder Or Mist: Dip PRO #50 into translucent setting powder, tap on handle to remove excess. Press and roll bristles across the face to set foundation. For those using powder foundations, a separate setting powder is not needed.

Pro Tips: Setting with powder is an example of makeup artists' go-to tricks: to extend wear, later a moist product with a dry product. It was also suggested for eyeshadows as well, just make sure to add the shadow to the brush first, then the mist. Fully dry your brush if adding more shadow as once your shadow gets wet, it can never be used again. For those using a liquid or cream and desire a bit more coverage, for this step, you can use a powder foundation instead of a translucent setting powder. Avoid sweeping or buffing the powder on as it can add texture to the skin.

This was my finished face after the class, I was in love. I especially loved the primer by Hourglass, which is why I got a sample of it. I was actually scheduled to work later that day, my first day at the Publix bakery and I was going to go in looking all glamed out. Actually a customer commented that I was beautiful, older female customer, because my makeup was on point.