08/25/2025
Foundation
I make sure to use products with SPF every single day to ensure that I’m protecting my skin from the sun’s harmful rays. The two products I have been using in tandem for quite some time now are Elta MD’s Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 and Rodan + Fields Radiant Defense.
Both products are packed with skincare benefits, so they act as makeup and skincare at the same time. What could be better than that?! They each contain SPF and just enough pigment to match and even out my skin tone. Unless I am headed out for a special event or plan to be on-camera, I don’t like to wear heavy makeup during the day. These two products together are the perfect duo since the Elta is more sheer and the R+F has a touch more color. When combined, the two products provide just the right amount of coverage for a very natural looking, glowing foundation. I mix a small pump of the Elta MD with a pea-sized amount of the Rodan + Fields on my fingertips and rub into my face.
Pro Foundation Tips:
I always prefer to apply foundation with clean fingers, as I find this method blends the product into my skin better and helps it last longer (less product is wasted on a sponge or makeup brush if you just use your hands!). Be sure to gently blend the product all the way under the jawline and into the hairline to avoid any lines.
After applying your foundation, grab a Beauty Blender (it is a must in every girl’s makeup bag!) and dampen it with a little bit of water and squeeze out the excess. I find that a slightly damp sponge works best to blend foundation into the skin. Then use the Beauty Blender all over your face, be sure to dab, not swipe - paying close attention to the jawline. This extra step with the Beauty Blender will flawlessly blend your foundation, making it look like your skin, just enhanced!