Illuminare Application Tips

ONLY A PEA SIZED AMOUNT IS NEEDED FOR A FULL APPLICATION

You may choose to apply our foundations or blushes with any of the following tools:

FINGERS

Squeeze a pea sized amount onto the tips of your fingers then rub fingertips together to warm product slighty and pat onto the center of the face and blend outward.

FAST APPLICATION PAD

Squeeze pea sized amount to the pointed, beige fabric side of the pad (top is only for decoration) then press into the center of the face and blend outward. This tool helps to make the application of the foundation or blush very quick and easy.

FOUNDATION BRUSH

Either squeeze a pea sized amount directly onto the brush and paint onto the five main points of the face and blend or work in one area at a time, adding more product as necessary. You may also use your fingers to apply the foundation or blush onto the face and blend it out with the brush. The foundation brush offers an “airbrushed” effect and more controlled coverage.

HOW TO MIX COLORS/FORMULAS:

If you are mixing two formulas or colors together simply squeeze a pea sized amount of each onto either of these tools mentioned above.

1. Apply each foundation to the pointed end of the fast application pad, press onto your skin and blend outward.

2. Apply each foundation directly onto the tip of the foundation brush and blend it directly onto the skin OR you can use any type of a plastic lid and use it as a pallet to squeeze the foundation onto then dip your foundation brush onto the lid and paint your customized color/formula onto your face.

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

You are also able to use different formulas/colors in different areas of the face for a custom look.

1. Use one shade lighter than your normal foundation color underneath and all around the eye area, above the cheekbones and on the bridge of the nose to highlight and accentuate areas of the face. Using a lighter shade helps to bring things forward.

2. Use one shade darker than your normal foundation color to help shadow the sides of your nose to make it appear more narrow and use it underneath your cheekbones to help them appear more prominent.

3. Most commonly the Extra Coverage Foundation is mixed with either the Ultimate All Day Foundation for a slightly less matte finish with a bit more coverage and longer wear. Extra Coverage Foundation can also be mixed with the Fantastic Finish Foundation for more intense coverage with the added moisture.

4. With either the Fantastic Finish or Ultimate All Day formulas, Extra Coverage can be used as a concealer in conjunction to added coverage in problem areas such as dark under eye circles, acne, rosacea, or any type of mild scaring or hyper-pigmentation. All of the formulas have the same base ingredients so the transition between formulas is invisible to the naked eye.