5 Ways To Perfect Your Skin On The Go

One cushion compact = a gloriously flawless face

21 March, 2018
5 Ways To Perfect Your Skin On The Go

One cushion compact = a gloriously flawless face

MIDDAY REFRESHER

Does your face need a late afternoon pick-me-up? Lumi Cushion can perk you up faster than a cappuccino. Here's how: "The formula has a slight radiance to it, so you can use it as a highlighter," Najor says. "Apply it on the high point of the cheekbones and temples. It'll give your skin dimension and keep it from looking flat and fatigued." Be sure to tap — not swipe — the puff, so it deposits the makeup with each motion.

1MIDDAY REFRESHER

Does your face need a late afternoon pick-me-up? Lumi Cushion can perk you up faster than a cappuccino. Here's how: "The formula has a slight radiance to it, so you can use it as a highlighter," Najor says. "Apply it on the high point of the cheekbones and temples. It'll give your skin dimension and keep it from looking flat and fatigued." Be sure to tap — not swipe — the puff, so it deposits the makeup with each motion.

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TAMP DOWN REDNESS

The puff applicator makes tackling even hard-to-reach areas easy. Simply fold it in half and — voilà — it now has a pointy tip, Barose explains. To even out your coloring around your nose where there's often redness, dip the tip of the sponge into a cushion compact, like Lumi Cushion, and then pat it around your nostrils. A word to the wise: Never spot conceal by dipping your fingers into the cushion and then dotting the color on your face. "Your fingers will contaminate it," he warns. "Always use the applicator, which can be washed with soap and water." Let it air dry before you use it again.

2TAMP DOWN REDNESS

The puff applicator makes tackling even hard-to-reach areas easy. Simply fold it in half and — voilà — it now has a pointy tip, Barose explains. To even out your coloring around your nose where there's often redness, dip the tip of the sponge into a cushion compact, like Lumi Cushion, and then pat it around your nostrils. A word to the wise: Never spot conceal by dipping your fingers into the cushion and then dotting the color on your face. "Your fingers will contaminate it," he warns. "Always use the applicator, which can be washed with soap and water." Let it air dry before you use it again.

BRIGHTEN UNDER EYES

The sheer yet buildable formula of a cushion compact makes it a great under-eye concealer. "Because it's not thick, it won't accentuate any lines," Barose says. And in the case of the radiant Lumi Cushion, a few layers brightens skin too. Dip a concealer brush into the cushion, pat it along the under-eye area, wait for it to set, and then repeat. In a pinch, use the folded-puff technique instead.

3BRIGHTEN UNDER EYES

The sheer yet buildable formula of a cushion compact makes it a great under-eye concealer. "Because it's not thick, it won't accentuate any lines," Barose says. And in the case of the radiant Lumi Cushion, a few layers brightens skin too. Dip a concealer brush into the cushion, pat it along the under-eye area, wait for it to set, and then repeat. In a pinch, use the folded-puff technique instead.

REMEDY BOTCHED BLUSH

Sometimes the blush that looks killer in your dimly lit bathroom looks more, uh, cray-cray in natural lighting. (Been there.) Instead of trying to wipe it off, tone it down by layering Lumi Cushion on top. "The puff applicator deposits color without absorbing the makeup you're already wearing," Sotomayor says. Again, use a tapping motion; if you swipe the puff on you cheeks, it won't leave behind the light layer of base you need. Bonus: Patting a hint of foundation over blush makes you look like you have a lit-from-within glow. Pretty!

4REMEDY BOTCHED BLUSH

Sometimes the blush that looks killer in your dimly lit bathroom looks more, uh, cray-cray in natural lighting. (Been there.) Instead of trying to wipe it off, tone it down by layering Lumi Cushion on top. "The puff applicator deposits color without absorbing the makeup you're already wearing," Sotomayor says. Again, use a tapping motion; if you swipe the puff on you cheeks, it won't leave behind the light layer of base you need. Bonus: Patting a hint of foundation over blush makes you look like you have a lit-from-within glow. Pretty!

MAKE YOUR LIP COLOR POP

It's a tried-and-true pro trick: "Before applying lip color, dab on a small amount of foundation to neutralize your natural lip color," Sotomayor suggests. "It's like priming a wall or canvas before painting. That way when you apply your lipstick or gloss, the color reads true and bright." While makeup artists usually use concealer or cream nude lipstick to achieve this effect, for us non-pros, the Lumi Cushion compact's lightweight formula is far easier to dab onto lips, making this technique foolproof.

5MAKE YOUR LIP COLOR POP

It's a tried-and-true pro trick: "Before applying lip color, dab on a small amount of foundation to neutralize your natural lip color," Sotomayor suggests. "It's like priming a wall or canvas before painting. That way when you apply your lipstick or gloss, the color reads true and bright." While makeup artists usually use concealer or cream nude lipstick to achieve this effect, for us non-pros, the Lumi Cushion compact's lightweight formula is far easier to dab onto lips, making this technique foolproof.

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