Applying foundation can be one of the trickiest parts of any makeup routine. After all, you’re trying to accomplish several different things at once: You want to even out your skin tone, conceal dark spots, erase redness and cover up blemishes, all while without looking like you’ve caked on a mess of products. It can feel like a lot of work to look that effortless.
But if you understand a few basics, applying foundation can actually be a breeze.