1 Apply a makeup base using the flat part of the hands and fingers.

First, condition the foundation of the skin with a makeup base in order to improve the quality of the base makeup finish. Place the makeup base on five points: forehead, nose, chin, and each cheek. Then spread it over a wide area, using the tip to the second joint of the middle and ring fingers.

Tip: Key techniques for applying makeup base

When applying makeup base to wide surfaces such as the cheeks and forehead, apply it by moving the fingers in broad strokes to prevent uneven application and help the subsequent foundation go on more smoothly and last longer. For hard-to-reach areas such as the nostrils, smooth the base makeup into the skin slowly using the pads of the fingers.