Foundation secrets from giorgio armani's top artist

Hiromi Ueda's journey as a makeup artist began with a single product - Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk foundation. Little did she know that this would be the foundation of her illustrious career, eventually becoming a global makeup artist for the iconic brand.

Ueda's secrets for a seamless finish

Ueda swears by prepping the skin before applying foundation. She recommends soaking cotton pads with toner and placing them on the driest areas of the face for 5-10 minutes, essentially creating a DIY sheet mask hack.

In addition to toning, Ueda's facial massage routine is crucial. Starting with moisturizer, gently spread it across the face towards the ears, eyebrows, and hairline using circular motions with the fingertips. For the neck, move downward, and on the chin, use knuckles to define its shape.

When blending products, mix foundation with concealer in the palm of the hand before applying with a brush or sponge. This creates a polished, seamless finish without looking cakey.

Ueda's most advanced tip is using two foundation shades - one close to the natural skin tone in the center of the face and another, slightly darker shade around the contours for natural dimension.

With these secrets, Ueda takes the guesswork out of achieving a flawless, dewy complexion with Armani's Luminous Silk foundation, a product she still loves and uses to this day.