It has become well-known that TikTok is the go-to platform for discovering unconventional and lesser-known beauty tips and tricks. One of the most popular categories on TikTok is beauty, with new hacks going viral each week and claiming to be the most effective way to apply makeup. The latest trend to take over the social media platform involves mixing your foundation with water. The #foundationinwater trend has garnered over 20 million views and calls for just your favorite foundation and a little water. The result is a dewy finish that gives a hydrated look and prevents any cakiness.
Although TikTok has delivered some fantastic beauty tips and tricks recently, not everything has been a home run. However, with so many people standing by this hack, it’s worth seeing whether a little bit of water can give you that fresh, dewy makeup look.
Should you mix the foundation with water?
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There is a new TikTok hack that has been gaining popularity lately. The idea behind it is quite simple. You start by dropping water and foundation into a makeup mixing dish or by adding some setting spray. Then, you mix the two ingredients together and apply the resulting mixture on your face. The original version of this hack involved pumping foundation into a glass of water, using a brush to grab it out of the water, and then applying it to your face.
However, according to makeup artist Saffron Hughes, the original version of this hack is nothing more than a scam. “The very first original video of it was an advert for a specific foundation to show how it was waterproof, not a hack that can be used with any foundation,” she told the outlet, denoting it as a “gimmick.” Although blending water with your foundation does help it become less oily, its finish is nothing that a good setting spray or mist can’t do as well.
On the other hand, Huda Kattan, a makeup artist and the founder of Huda Beauty, agrees that the trick is a bit overcomplicated and a waste of product; however, she believes it creates a dewier finish. As Huda states, the hack helps the transfer-proofing foundation and makes the skin look dewier. Although this hack seems to work, it doesn’t appear practical, nor is there any concrete evidence that it won’t result in skin trouble.
How to improve your foundation application
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If you want to improve how your foundation looks but don’t feel like pumping it into a glass of water, there are a few steps you can take. According to Claire Talks Beauty, one of the best ways to get dewy skin is by mixing your foundation with your moisturizer. You are still hydrating your skin and getting a lighter, weightless look that makes the foundation go on with a proper sheen. Using a light foundation on spots that need coverage is also recommended instead of going for a full-coverage look. This makes the foundation blend in more with the skin and gives a more natural look.
According to Beauty Crew, one of the best ways to get the same dewy foundation look with less hassle is by picking a lightweight foundation. Instead of pumping it into the water, grab an oil-free or satin-finish foundation that can give you the same sensation straight out of the bottle. Go for any foundation that is not matte to get a dewy look. Pairing this with only a small amount of foundation, you can get a natural, glow-from-within look.
