Start with a clean face. If you’re dry or partly dry, put moisturizer where you need it and give it a few minutes to absorb.
Use your best judgment when it comes to primer. Some like it all over; some just put it on trouble spots such as pores and fine lines.
Apply liquid or cream foundation with your fingers, a foundation brush, or a sponge. Fingers help warm the foundation for easy coverage. I’m a big fan of using a foundation brush, it helps spreads the foundation evenly. Sponges are good for blending. Dampen one and buff gently to even out any excess. For powder foundation, a sponge or powder brush is good for pressed powder. A powder brush alone is best for loose powder.
Whatever your choice, apply in a downward direction so that peach fuzz stays in place. Make sure to blend below the jaw line to prevent any harsh lines.
When it comes to concealer, I prefer to use it after I apply foundation. This way I can see what the foundation on its own covers. Then I apply concealer under the eyes and on imperfections.
Touch up during the day as needed. If you’re oily, look for an oil-free, matte foundation. Use blotting papers to absorb excess oil and dust lightly with powder. For dry skin, use a hydrating foundation. Lightly apply moisturizer on dry patches if need be.
For primer:
smashbox has their brand new Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting which helps diminish the look of an uneven skin tone. (sephora.com).
The hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 is a water-resistant primer that absorbs excess oil for a uniform makeup application (sephora.com)
Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer from Murad is an oil-free primer with a tinted formula to help disguise flaws. It comes in both a matte finish and a dewy finish. (sephora.com)
Foundation with light coverage:
e.l.f Studio Flawless Finish Foundation is lightweight, oil-free, is semi-matte and features an SPF of 15. It’s super inexpensive to boot! (Target)
Maybelline’s new Dream Nude Airfoam is a super lightweight foam foundation available in twelve shades. (Drugstores)
Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15 from Bobbi Brown is a super-fine mineral powder foundation with a weightless finish. (sephora.com)
Foundation with medium coverage:
The new Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen is laura mercier’s best-selling Tinted Moisturizer available in a compact. It provides sheer to moderate buildable coverage. (sephora.com) 
Diorskin Nude Skin-Glowing Makeup SPF 15 is a fluid foundation that hydrates with natural floral water for a translucent natural look. (sephora.com)
benefit’s Play Sticks are cream foundation sticks with a satin matte finish. They come in four shades in an easy to use twist up tube. (sephora.com)
Foundation with full coverage:
The new Maracuja Miracle Foundation from tarte is an anti-aging, moisturizing foundation. It’s infused with maracula oil, known to reduce irritation and redness.(sephora.com)
Glow Time, from jane iredale, is her new Full Coverage BB Cream. It’s available in six shades and has an SPF of 25. (shop.janeiredale.com)
Lancome’s Teint Idole Ultra 24H foundation boasts all day shine-free staying power. The complexion-perfecting coverage comes in an impressive 28 shades. (sephora.com)
