Dermablend specializes in corrective makeup with dermatologist-tested formulas and high-performance pigments at the core of the brand’s foundations and concealers. With so many options to choose from, you may be wondering how to apply Dermablend as part of your daily routine. To make sure you get the best results, let’s cover some valuable tips for applying Dermablend products, including:

• Start with a clean face

• Apply your a.m. treatments first

• Prep your skin with a primer

• Choose your Dermablend coverage

• Set with powder

How to apply Dermablend for a flawless look

1. Start with a clean face

To set yourself up for success applying Dermablend, start with a clean face. Begin your morning skin care routine with a gentle face wash such as SkinCeuticals Purifying Cleanser Gel. This cleanser is great to use before applying Dermablend because it contains glycolic acid to help exfoliate dull, rough skin and glycerin to help leave your skin feeling hydrated and smooth. Cleansing your face in the morning will also help remove any traces of night cream or other overnight treatments you applied the night before, giving you a clean slate for a fresh application of makeup.

2. Apply your a.m. treatments first

If your morning skin care routine includes face treatments such as a vitamin C serum, you should use them before applying Dermablend products so that they can effectively penetrate your skin for maximum effectiveness. SkinCeuticals Vitamin C E Ferulic Antioxidant Serum combines three antioxidants—15% pure vitamin C with 0.5% ferulic acid and 1% vitamin E—all of which are designed to work harmoniously to neutralize free radicals, brighten skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Prep your skin with a primer

The next step before applying Dermablend makeup is to prep your skin with a makeup primer. Dermablend makes two primers, the water-based Dermablend Insta-Grip Jelly Primer and silicone-based Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer. After squeezing a small amount of either primer onto your fingers and smoothing it onto your face, you’re all set to start applying your Dermablend coverage of choice.

If your skin is on the drier side, you might like to try Dermablend Insta-Grip Jelly Primer, a three-in-one product that primes your skin for makeup, adds moisture and also acts as a tightening mask, helping your skin look smooth and tight.

If you struggle with shine or visible pores, opt for Dermablend Poresaver Matte Makeup Primer. This primer helps mattify skin, control oil throughout the day and minimizes the appearance of pores.

4. Choose your Dermablend coverage

The technique for how to apply Dermablend depends on the amount of coverage in your chosen product. If you prefer medium coverage while boosting your skin’s radiance, try Dermablend Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream Foundation SPF 50. This liquid foundation helps improve the look of redness, discoloration and age spots while providing SPF 50 protection with a blend of chemical blockers (10% homosalate, 4.9% octisalate and 4% octocrylene). This Dermablend foundation can be applied with your fingers or a foundation brush or sponge, blending from the center of your face outward.

If you need a full coverage product to help camouflage birthmarks, scars, vitiligo or bruises, Dermablend Professional Cover Creme SPF 30 is your go-to. This cream foundation provides supreme coverage with all-day hydration that never looks cakey, plus SPF 30 protection thanks to 3% titanium dioxide. To apply, warm the product with your fingers and tap onto your skin to build coverage.

Looking for some help concealing dark under eyes, a bit of redness or acne scarring? That’s a job for Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer. Use the soft doe-foot applicator to dot a bit of concealer wherever you need it and tap to blend with your finger or a makeup sponge.

5. Set with powder

When you finish your look with Dermablend Loose Setting Powder, you can expect long-lasting coverage for up to sixteen hours. After applying your Dermablend concealer or foundation of choice, use a powder brush to lightly dust the powder all over your face. This will leave a natural-looking matte finish and can help control oiliness throughout the day.

Now that you know how to apply Dermablend products for flawless-looking coverage, you can learn how to build out the rest of your look with 10 essentials for your beginner’s makeup kit on the LovelySkin Blog.