How to Apply Makeup With Your Fingers, According to the Founder of Trinny London

Think of Fingertip Makeup Application as Self-Care

“I don't mind brushes — I think there's definitely a place for brushes,” says Woodall. “But using your fingers is a part of self-care. You’re in contact with your face and giving it that little morning nurture. Like if I do contour, I'll press into the product with my fingertips, applying at my temples and feeling the angles of my face with my eyes closed. I want people to really be in touch with their skin.”

Get Creative 

“Take my Cheekbones in the shade Kate for instance — I’ll use it on my cheeks as sort of like highlighter, blush and bronzer, in one,” says Woodall. “It brings life to my face again once it’s blended out.”

She uses her ring finger so application is light to the touch and results in a realistic flush. “I have been known to put a Kate on my forehead too when I want a really glowy, bronzy look or I'm really tired,” she adds.

Layer and Blend Your Eyeshadow

When she creates an eye look using multiple shades and her fingertips, she doesn’t recommend wiping hands in between colors. “You can smudge together everything better this way,” she says.