For that signature radiant, city-ready glow, technique makes all the difference. After allowing your primer or makeup base to set (wait until it’s just barely tacky, not wet), gently tap the cushion puff across your skin, building up coverage gradually. Use light, feather-soft strokes—don’t drag or swipe—to ensure even application without disturbing your base.

Want an extra burst of dewiness? Try spritzing a touch of water or a hydrating facial mist—think Caudalie’s Grape Water or Evian—directly onto your applicator before dipping into the cushion. This clever step helps blend your foundation seamlessly and amplifies luminosity for that fresh-faced, lit-from-within look.

If you need more coverage in specific spots, pat concealer over blemishes or shadows before blending gently with your cushion puff. For blush, contour, or highlighter, continue with a tapping motion using a different puff or a smaller, dedicated sponge. Rotating applicators keeps colors crisp, prevents muddy blending, and helps you achieve precise, multi-dimensional radiance.

With these simple techniques, you can enjoy flawless, dewy skin that’s every bit as elegant as your city adventures.

Achieving that fresh, glowing look with cushion foundations is as much about technique as the products themselves. To maintain seamless coverage while layering products like blush, contour, or highlighter, start by applying your cushion foundation and giving it a moment to set. This helps prevent color products from mixing unevenly with your base.

For your color touches:

• Dedicated Puffs or Brushes: Use a separate puff or makeup sponge for each color product. This simple step keeps pigments true and your foundation clean—think one for blush, another for contour, and a third for highlight.
• Precision Application: For detailed spots like under the eyes or the bridge of your nose, choose a smaller puff or a precise brush to avoid color over-blending.
• Tap, Don’t Rub: Gently tap color products onto the skin. This blending method prevents the base from shifting and supports that coveted airbrushed finish.
• Layer Gradually: Build color little by little. This allows you to control intensity and maintain that natural, radiant look.
• Blotting Between Layers: Lightly press a tissue or oil blotting paper over your face before adding layers. It absorbs excess moisture, helping each layer adhere smoothly.

With a few mindful steps, you’ll keep your makeup fresh, balanced, and flawless—no smearing, no color muddling, just luminous city-ready skin.