Who knew?

Wow, all these years of putting my make up on one way and one way only; I'm at a loss for words.  I discovered, shortly before falling asleep with Ipad in hand, I've been putting my foundation on all wrong.  FOR YEARS!!! I'm talking like 30 something years!! Gasp! 

Can you imagine?  Well, I don't think there were people in my life that could really tell the difference. At least I hope not. But my knowing is just too, too much for me to handle.

How to Apply Liquid Foundation is a great tutorial if you've ever questioned, "Am I doing this right?" while putting on your foundation.  Have a look and be amazed if you didn't have this information already. 

Me, this morning at around 6am.  I put my makeup on at 4:30 am.

 I tried the technique this morning and was thrilled at how quickly and flawlessly my foundation went on.  I was impressed with the results to say the least.  I used no concealer and if you knew me, you know I have to spackle that stuff on in the mornings.  Who knew you had to let your make up set?  Not me!
My mother taught me at the tender age of 15 how to apply my foundation. That's right, I wasn't allowed to wear makeup until I was at least 15.  No mascara, no lip gloss, nothing could go on my face until that magic age.  Even then, I was allowed to buy only one bottle of Cover Girl liquid foundation, one tube of mascara and one Cover Girl blush.  That was it, nothing more. Before leaving the house in the mornings I had to submit to inspection to ensure I wasn't wearing eyeliner or eye shadow.
The only tips my mother gave me were to make sure the foundation was blended at the jaw and hair line.  Fingertips were used and no need to seal your foundation with powder; that was just unneeded expense.  During the few modeling shoots I did as a child only powder was applied. I mean really, how much makeup does a twelve year old need?
So back to the application method.  I love, love, love it.  This is by far the speediest method I've ever used or seen.  Just in case you're wondering what foundation I applied, it's Loreal's Visible Lift Serum Absolute in 149 Natural Buff. Check out the tutorial (link above) and start stifling away:-)

Me at 4:30pm this afternoon, with absolutely no touch ups aside from  lipstick.