How to Apply Foundation Like a Pro

Prep the Skin

Great foundation starts before you even pick up your makeup. "It's so important to prep your skin before you put on foundation," Jennings tells POPSUGAR. Start by doing your skin-care routine to ensure your skin is hydrated and smooth. This is when you can also apply a primer depending on what your skin needs. The InnBeauty Project Face Glaze Skin Barrier Protect & Glow Moisturizer ($24) is great for dry skin in need of a boost, and the E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer ($9) helps to control shine for oily skin. "Primers really help everything stay in place," Jennings says.