Technique

Layering

Applying products or additional thin coats in sequence to gradually build color, coverage or longevity.

Also called: layer

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Use blush to bring life and dimension back to the face without overcomplicating placement.

Build a thin, even base and add coverage only where your skin actually needs it.

Get an even, skin-like flush without lifting the complexion underneath.

Keep color where you put it while softening only the edges that need to transition.

Cakey makeup is usually a layering or texture problem, not a signal that you need another foundation.

Patchy blush usually comes from too much pigment, incompatible layering or moving the base underneath.