Watch how to achieve a natural, dewy look with liquid makeup.

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1. Choosing a liquid vs. a powder foundation is the best way to achieve a natural, dewy look. A liquid product will give you a soft, natural finish and often looks best on those with skin that is normal to dry.
2. Start by applying the foundation where you need it, blending with your fingertips or dabbing with a sponge wedge.
3. For maximum dewiness, dampen the sponge with a few drops of water before use and be sure to blend thoroughly for even coverage.
4. I recommend COVERGIRL Clean Liquid Makeup, it's water-based and lets your skin breathe and you get a fresh healthy look.
5. Plus, it won't clog pores and it's loaded with good-to-your-skin ingredients and helps keep skin beautiful.

See how when it comes to creating your look, sometimes less IS more.

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1. Some days you may want a more natural, subtle look…for those times, you can replace your heavier foundation with a tinted moisturizer. This will pull your complexion together and warm it up but not be as obvious as foundation.
2. Applying a tinted moisturizer is a snap. Using your fingertips or a sponge, blend the moisturizer carefully along the cheekbones and then swipe a bit down the nose and along the top of the forehead.
3. For those days you want to use foundation, make sure it is water-based, like CG Clean Liquid Makeup. This product is available in regular, oil control, of fragrance-free. It gives you the coverage you want and won't clog pores.
4. So when it comes to creating your look, less is always more.

Uneven or blotchy skin tone is easy to fix using this great technique.

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1. Some skin can appear to be different colors in different areas, giving you an uneven or blotchy tone.
2. To even things out use two different shades of liquid makeup that are two shades apart. For darker skin tones, be sure to check out the Queen Collection liquid makeup to find a shade that is perfect for your skin.
3. Dab the lighter color on your darker areas and vice versa, to create a perfectly balanced complexion.
4. Then, blend with a damp sponge and set with TRUblend Naturally Luminous Loose Powder, enriched with minerals for a flawless finish.
5. Uneven skin tone is easy to fix using this great technique.

Use these tips to find the foundation coverage that's right for you.

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1. I get a lot of questions from women of all ages who are unsure of the amount of coverage they'll need from their foundation…and what I tell them is, well, it all depends what you're looking for.
2. For a sheer, barely-there coverage, you can use a tinted moisturizer or you can even dilute your liquid foundation with some water, by applying it with a damp sponge.
3. For medium coverage, try compact foundation, which allows you to apply and build the coverage you want.
4. For a lighter, natural coverage, you have many options. I recommend CG's Clean Liquid Makeup, it lets your skin breathe and you can easily achieve a fresh, healthy look. Plus, it comes in regular, oil control, and fragrance-free.

Sheer, Dewy or Matte? Find your perfect finish or transform your look.

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1. One of the biggest issues in buying makeup is, not knowing what finish works for you and your skin type…sheer, dewy or matte?
2. A sheer look is the perfect finish for those who are comfortable wearing less makeup and works on normal and combination skin types. We recommend CG TRUblend or Clean liquid makeup.
3. The dewy finish works best if you spend a lot of time outdoors and looks radiant and natural. This finish works especially well for dry and normal types of skin. Try CG Smoothers All Day Hydrating Makeup with a damp sponge for the best results.
4. A third finish is matte, try CG Clean Oil Control Liquid Makeup for a sophisticated, no-shine look that's perfect for oily and combination skin types.
5. Don't feel like you need to have only one finish for the entire day…change from dewy to matte in a flash by powdering your entire face with CG Fresh Look Pressed Powder.

To find your perfect shade, watch this before going to the store.

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1. Sometimes when you're at the drug store, it's hard to tell what the right shade is for your skin and what the best colors are for the season.
2. A great way to find your perfect match is to hold up the bottle to your skin in the best possible lighting. When in doubt, choose the darker shade.
3. The COVERGIRL line is numbered, lower numbers are lighter shades, and higher numbers are darker ones. Take a look and choose accordingly.
4. Depending on your lifestyle, skin color changes with the seasons and so should your foundation. For example, don't wear the same foundation with a summer tan as you would in the winter. Use your lighter, winter shade as your concealer in the summer, and as you develop your summer tan you can gradually blend and shade two or three tones darker than your winter skin tone with the lighter color of foundation for the perfect look.
5. Foundation colors should be so perfectly matched to your skin tone that it seems to disappear into your skin…it should not be noticeable in any way.

You have your perfect shade; now see how to apply it correctly.

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1. How you blend your foundation is just as important as finding your perfect shade.
2. When you wear foundation on your entire face or need coverage at the jaw line, you must make sure to blend it into the edges of your face and down onto your neck. Otherwise, you will appear to have a mask on.
3. Using a sponge wedge will soften out those transitions and give you a smooth surface for an even application.
4. For the most professional application, use a triangle sponge or your fingertips to apply foundation. Some women like to use natural sea sponges, but they don't cover evenly. Instead try a triangle sponge to smooth surface strokes on for a balanced look. The tapered edge blends makeup into tough-to-reach spots and is perfect for the corners between the eye and nose.
5. Remember, when applying makeup, take the time to learn how to use the proper tools for an even, natural look.

Here's a quick tip that will make a world of difference to your look.

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1. I have a quick tip that will make a world of difference to your look. While foundation is mostly used to even out your skin, using some around your eyes will really make them pop.
2. This works even if you do not wear eyeshadow.
3. Use your fingertips or a sponge, apply a few dabs to your upper eyelids and blend evenly.
4. It gives a bright open look to the entire eye area.
5. Remember to always shake the bottle vigorously before applying to get the smoothest texture possible.
6. This is one of those simple tips that can give you a stellar look.