Blending makeup

The secret to a flawless face? It’s quite simple: blend. So while it’s about the products, it’s even more so about the tools.

Osmosis Colour Medium Accent Brush, $79.50. If you want a light base, this is the brush for you as stippling brushes push product into the skin so not a lot of liquid is needed. We recommend using it with BB creams and tinted moisturisers.
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Correcting and Highlighting Perfector, $53.
Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boost Complexion Base in Champagne, $64.
Smashbox LA Lights Blendable Lip + Cheek Color in Beverly Hills Blush, $51.
QVS Professional Foundation Sponge, $9.99. Wet the sponge and squeeze excess water out; you want it to be damp. Then dab into your product (foundation, liquid illuminiser or cream blush) and gently pat and roll on to your face.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Brightening Serum and Concealer, $60.
MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Tinted Foundation SPF 30+ in Golden, $64.
MAC 182 Buffer Brush, $98. For powder and cream products, opt for a buffing brush and use circular motions. Especially great for contouring the face.
Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights in Pink Light, $36.95.
Natio Sunlight Mineral Bronzer Palette, $23.50.
This multi-purpose brush has three settings so you can have full, medium or sheer coverage depending on what finish you feel like that day. Smashbox Telephoto 3-in-1 Face Brush, $89.