How To Apply Kat Von D Setting Powder

I already accept a review of the Kat Von D Beauty Lock It Foundation (read it here) just wanted to re visit it if y'all like and talk about information technology more from an artistry point of view than review. Being a working Makeup Creative person (for the final 15 years) and now (for the terminal year and a bit) also blogging, I've tried and keep to endeavour so many different foundation formulas from different brands! At that place'southward ones I similar, ones I love and ones I wouldn't wish on a mortal enemy simply there's been 1 consistent over recent years…the KVD Lock It Foundation (United kingdom* / Ire*).

I always go dorsum to it and peculiarly if it's a long or roasting weather kind of day, if I've worn anything else instead…I always (dramatic as it sounds) regret it! Strong statement considering the options, but if I had to pick one foundation to clothing everyday from this day forward, information technology'd be this one! I'd go every bit far as to say I Beloved the Lock It Foundation! That being said…I know a lot of you are struggling with the formula and awarding, find it super heavy or just don't bask it as much as I exercise. I get asked most information technology all the fourth dimension! I'm going to share my favourite ways to apply it as well equally any hacks to hopefully assist it work for you too whatsoever your skin type and preferred level of coverage!

A bit well-nigh the KVD Lock It Foundation…

➕ It's a highly pigmented, total coverage foundation with a natural matte luminosity to the finish and 24 hour article of clothing.
➕ Available in 30 shades and with warm, neutral or cool undertones to cover virtually all pare tones.
➕ Loftier 21% paint for instant coverage, correction and perfecting.
➕ Waterproof, fade proof and transfer resistant.
➕ Optical diffusers to minimise fine lines and pores.
➕ Hydrating just also absorbs excess surface moisture.
➕ Emollients that keep it flexible on the peel and give you enough of play/ blend time.
➕ Hygienic with it'south innovative and airless chamber and precise measured dose.
➕ Formulated WITHOUT: Parabens, Sulphates and synthetic fragrance.
➕ Cruelty complimentary and Vegan.

Considering this is marketed every bit a full coverage foundation (which it admittedly can exist if you want!), I very rarely article of clothing information technology that mode myself and instead prefer anywhere between a sheer to medium buildable coverage on a solar day to 24-hour interval ground. I beloved using a tiny bit of this fifty-fifty for a sheer coverage because you just go mode more staying ability than a formula that'due south a lot lighter in consistency…information technology lasts all 24-hour interval!

The fashion you prep/ prime your skin and utilize this can mean, in my opinion, it'due south a good all-rounder and would work for most…all ages, pare types and needs. It doesn't comprise SPF so no flashback either…perfect for photos/ bridal etc. If yous haven't tried information technology already and can get in to shop, go grab a sample and check information technology out and if y'all already ain it and don't quite love it however…agree tight, don't give upwardly on it even so and just try a unlike approach!

Kat Von D - Lock it hydrating primer

So it has a matte finish, merely how matte depends on your skin type and the primer you use. If you lot have a drier skin go for a skillful hydrating primer like the KVD Lock It Hydrating Primer (UK* / Ire*) for a moisture boost and an more oil control version if you're oily/ want a super matte end. The Urban Disuse De-Slick Primer (UK* / Ire*) would be a good anti oil primer option. I take generally combo pare, decumbent to oil breakthrough on my nose, but personally don't like a super flat and matte finish. Instead, I employ the Hydrating Lock Information technology Primer everywhere but my nose and a piffling extra setting pulverisation on my nose in it's place. Mixing primers/ finishing powders to suit the needs of your peel in different areas works a treat! To sheer out the formula or attain extra glow, you can also mix your Lock It Foundation with a hydrating primer or liquid illuminator too!

Kat Von D - Lock it liquid foundation - beauty blender and brush

Every bit well every bit how the skin is primed and if the foundation is mixed with something or used 'great', the amount of product you use and the tool you choose to utilise it will bear upon the coverage the most. In my experience a brush volition give the fullest coverage. KVD have their ain foundation brush (U.k.* / Ire*), but I really like and mostly use (I've spoken about it loads earlier too!) the Morphe M439 Buffing Castor*. It gives the fuller coverage but also a soft airbrushed terminate to the skin.

Personally I like to utilize a damp Dazzler Sponge* to bounce it in to the skin rather than just sitting on tiptop and it gives a more natural luminous matte finish and a perfect alloy. For extra staying power or if you lot don't want to gear up with powder, you can employ setting spray to further dampen the sponge while blending.

Kat Von D - Lock it liquid foundation - tester pot

Like I mentioned before, the Lock It Foundation canteen has an airless bedroom and measures out the perfect amount for a full face up application, which is nifty. All the same for me, on most days information technology'southward a fleck too much…it'south tricky to judge half a pump (which is mostly the amount I use for my total natural medium cover face) and I don't want to waste unused product by pumping out too much! My solution…a tester pot! You tin can go pocket-size closed sample/ tester pots from anywhere now. I don't even make full the pot with the foundation, just a few pumps every few days (topped up when needed) and I work from there. Less waste, mess and also actually good for travel instead of taking the larger bottle. I like to bear information technology with me for any touch ups too. I'll often bypass powder and touch up with foundation/ concealer if I'm going for a dewier stop. This is a really good way of getting effectually a drier skin blazon also with information technology.

Some other mode y'all tin use the Lock Information technology Foundation is as a spot conceal product aka concealer. KVD have a really good Lock It Concealer also (United kingdom* / Ire*) merely if yous already have this and don't utilize it much, why buy something else, yous know? So instead of wearing information technology as foundation, because it's so highly pigmented, you can utilise a modest amount under your eyes and on any blemishes for very natural but long vesture coverage but where you need it.

Kat Von D - Lock it liquid foundation - 3 shades

My main tip with this foundation is employ a little at first and build it gradually. It's a beautiful foundation and wears like nothing else. Remember that long wear doesn't have to mean thick foundation! Love how my skin looks and feels wearing this! Hope this has been helpful and answered some of your questions. Every bit always, experience costless to share your ain tips and tricks if yous have any and enquire any further Q's in the comments!

Kat Von D Lock It Foundation is available in shop and online at Debenhams (UK* / Ire*) and Sephora as well as at katvondbeauty.com

➕ If you lot're unable to go to a shop and want to try information technology but are unsure of your colour…the Temptalia Foundation Matrix is an online colour matching tool. Yous can input your current shades of base products (any brand, it doesn't matter) and it will aid you notice the closet KVD match.

Lyd x

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