Applying Makeup with Fingers or with Tools to Achieve the Perfect Makeup Look

do you use your fingers or brushes when you apply your makeup? did you know there is no right or wrong, better or worse way to do so? it's basically a matter of preference! both methods are equally effective, and really ends up depending on what you are most comfortable with.


Galit Strugano

Galit Strugano, celeb makeup artist and creator of Girlactik Beauty makeup, explains the techniques of applying makeup with your fingers and applying with tools to achieve the perfect makeup look.

finger application:

Galit says: mind your pressure points!

each of your fingers has a different pressure point affecting the pressure of touch. knowing them can be useful in applying makeup. a bonus with finger application is the oils and heat from your skin melts the product better when it transfers to your skin and provides the coverage you want!

use your ring finger for concealer applying concealer with your ring finger gives a soft touch around the eye area with no pulling of the skin. the ringer finger pats product perfectly.

use index finger for shadow application: this finger possesses a little more pressure making shadow spread evenly but still has that soft touch.

use the middle finger for eye crease: the middle finger has the most pressure so it is perfect to use to frame your eye, creating definition as you move your finger back and forth.

use your pinkie for inner eye: your smallest digit is perfect to apply makeup to those hard to reach parts and great for applying an eye brightener or when you want to highlight. your pinkie has a light touch so you won't accidentally glob on makeup when you're trying to be precise!

brush application:

Galit says: it's all about the texture!

when it comes to brushes, it isn't about synthetic vs. natural but rather the firmness of the brush that affects your makeup look. a rule of thumb:

-the firmer the brush, the more color transfer you'll have.
-the lighter the brush, the lighter the color transfer will be.

think about it this way, you can be using the same exact blush and end up with 2 different colors depending on whether you are using a firmer or lighter brush. switching up brushes is a great way to use your makeup in fun, different ways!

thanks Galit for sharing your tips! be sure to visit girlactik.com-- the products look great!

xo