How to Apply Makeup With Fingers - Tutorial for Mature Skin

Tools and materials:

• Color Match Palette or palette of cream colors
• Large, soft makeup brush

1. Color corrector

The first color I used is a color corrector that is the same color as my skin tone. I applied this with my finger to all the red or discolored areas of my face that I wanted to cover up. 

2. Contour

Next, I used a muted brown as a contour. I applied this on my forehead near my hairline, below my cheekbones, along my jawline, and a little bit on the area below my chin.

3. Brighten

Next, I used my finger to dab on a color that is lighter than my skin tone, to accent the parts of my face I want to brighten. I applied this color below my eyes, in the space between my eyebrows, the center of my forehead, on the tip of my nose and chin, and a little on my cupid’s bow. 

4. Foundation

The next color I used was the main foundation color, so it should be a color that is closely matched to your skin tone. I applied it below my contouring lines, and on any other area that I felt needed some coverage. 

5. Lip and cheek color

I used a plum color as blush, applying a small amount on the apple of both cheeks, and I used the same color on my lips. 

6. Blend

Finally, I used a large, soft brush to blend everything together. I used a pouncing and stippling motion rather than a dragging motion, moving all over my face until all the applied colors were well blended. 

7. Illuminator

Once everything was blended well, I applied an illuminator to my cheeks and the center of my lips.

8. Eye color

For the final touch, I used the same plum color I used on my cheeks and lips as a cream eye shadow!

Here’s my final look! This makeup without brushes technique is so simple and so fast - I absolutely love it. Let me know in the comments what you think of this guide on how to apply makeup with fingers.