5 Foundations That Look Better When You Apply With Your Fingers

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, $49

You can apply IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with the brand’s top-rated Heavenly Skin CC+ Skin Perfecting Brush, but a lot of makeup wearers rave about how they prefer the look of the product when you apply it with your hands.

Maybelline SuperStay Foundation Stick, $14.99

“Now that stick foundations are making a resurgence, I'm in heaven. I love using my hands to apply Maybelline New York's new SuperStay Multi-Use Foundation Sticks and L'Oreal Paris' new Infallible Longwear Shaping Sticks.”

NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation, $18

It may feel intimidating to apply full coverage foundation with your hands, but we promise, the skin-like results are worth it. Apply some product to the back of your hand and then blend the product outwards with your hands, as per Almodovar’s instructions.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $72

Behold, a weightless foundation beloved my makeup artists far and wide. Brighten your skin and blur your imperfections with a touch of this fan-favorite product.

Urban Decay Naked Skin One and Done, $36

Apply this low-maintenance tinted moisturizer onto your skin after moisturizer for a fresh, hydrated finish. The lightweight formula will seamlessly apply in just seconds — perfect for mornings when you snooze through your alarms.