8 Foundation Secrets Only Makeup Artists Know

Here's your trick to finding a natural-looking sheen: Blend your favorite foundation with face serum that's packed with super-hydrating hyaluronic acid. "It makes you glowy, not shiny," says Cherbonnier. A classic duo that gets a great mix of coverage and dewiness.

For flawless coverage, Patterson says to start applying foundation at the inner part of your cheeks around your nose and move outward from there. "This puts more product in the center of your face where you tend you have more discoloration and sheers it out up toward the hairline." Bonus: You won't get makeup caked in your baby hairs.

Cushion foundations are super buzzy right now and with good reason. Patterson says these formulas go on sheer to blur out your complexion rather than truly cover it, so it's not so obvious that you're wearing foundation. Go for a handheld stick, you can dab and blend it on in seconds — perfect for busy mornings.

To get your concealer and foundation to blend seamlessly, here's the rule Cherbonnier lives by: For red blemishes, avoid highlighting them by applying concealer first, then patting foundation over top, she says. For your under-eye area, apply foundation, and then dot and blend concealer on top. It'll help make your eyes look brighter and more awake.

Ah, that telltale line of demarcation along your chin and jawline. Here's how Patterson says to curb it: After you're done applying your foundation, take your tool of choice (brush, sponge, or fingers) and blend down toward your neck. You don't want to add more product when you do this — you're just smoothing the edges of what's already on your face or tool, so it fades into nothing.

Now, go forth and take all the flawless selfies you want — no Facetune or filters needed.

Photographer: Joshua Pestka

Makeup artist: Christine Cherbonnier

Hairstylist: Sabrina Szinay

Wardrobe stylist: Rachel Gilman

Model: Caroline Kelley