Liquid foundation is a real game-changer. This little bottle can make you look ethereal, if applied correctly. Not only does it offer excellent coverage, but it also creates a natural, second-skin look that is ideal for virtually any occasion. Whether you're a makeup beginner or a pro looking for some new tricks, here’s your ultimate guide to applying liquid foundation that will leave your skin looking nothing short of flawless.

Liquid foundation offers a versatile and blendable consistency that's perfect for achieving a natural look. It's also buildable, meaning you can go from a light coverage for daytime errands to full-on glam for evening events. On the other hand, powder foundation often provides a matte finish and is more suited for touch-ups or for oily skin types. Essentially, liquid is the way to go for comprehensive, all-day coverage.

Before applying your foundation, start with a clean canvas. Use a good-quality cleanser and a moisturizer that suits your skin type. This is the most important step before applying a liquid foundation. If you have oily skin, this step is essential. For a cleanser, I recommend trying the Pure Skin Cleaner by e.l.f. It’s gentle on the face and kind to sensitive skin.

For your moisturizer, pick up Daily Hydration Moisturizer by e.l.f. This moisturizer contains vitamin e and cucumber and also rich in antioxidants will leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

Use a hydrating primer to create the perfect base. Much like you would prep a canvas before painting, a hydrating primer will prepare your face to receive a foundation. Add this Hydrating Face Primer by e.l.f. to your bag so you don’t forget:

Let's face it! (no pun intended) finding the ideal foundation shade can be a real challenge.

If you already know your shade, I would recommend ABSOLUTE HD Flawless Fluid Foundation. It’s fantastic for a natural, second-skin coverage that lasts all day.

I would also recommend e.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation is perfect for buildable coverage and gives your skin a visibly brighter look. You will not go wrong with this product. It’s one of our best sellers, and it’a available in light to dark shades.

This is the fun part, and also scary if this is your first time. Start out by using a makeup sponge or brush for an airbrushed finish. Start in the center of your face and blend the foundation outward to avoid harsh lines. Put a little bit of foundation on your finger, and gently apply a little to your face. Now with your sponge in hand, lighting dab and use short and soft strokes. You are going to have to bring out your inner artistic side for this step. Blend until you have a soft and uniform coverage. Do not use too much foundation. If you're deciding on a sponge, start with a medium size sponge and go up or down in size from there. Here are some sponges I would recommend you try. Any and even all if you decide are good choices.

And here are some good medium size brushes to start with:

Add more foundation to areas that need extra coverage. The key is to build slowly and blend meticulously. As mentioned above, start with just a little bit of foundation in the center of your face, work outwards, and softly blend in little dabs and small strokes to avoid streaks.

Finally, set your foundation with a setting spray or powder to ensure it stays put. The name says it all and there is a reason it’s called “set” and not “go”. You want your foundation to last your outing or dinner date or even your 8am to 10pm cosplay event, right? Don’t skip this step. After applying your foundation, mist your face with a setting spray. Wait a minute to let it set up, and you’re ready to go!, or shall I say, ready, set go!

Here are some setting sprays that I recommend for you:

Applying liquid foundation might seem intimidating at first, but with the right products and techniques, you'll get the hang of it in no time. Remember, practice makes perfect. So don't be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you.

Be sure to check back here at Eyebreakfast for upcoming exciting articles and how-tos and remember, experiment and have fun with makeup and don’t be afraid to try new things until you feel you got it right!