The Genius Technique That'll Make Natural Foundation Look Flawless

When it comes to the realm of natural beauty products, skin care has long outshined makeup and hair care. Only in the last few years have green brands begun to truly get pigment right and for good reason—it's tough to do it well!

We spoke to natural makeup artist Katey Denno about the question almost everyone has when they switch to naturals: how can I get my natural foundation to stay put? As someone who frequently uses natural beauty products on models and celebrities for photoshoots and red carpet events, Denno shared her know-how. "Natural liquid foundations specifically tend to be highly emollient. So if you use a face oil or have oily skin, they're prone to slip and slide off your face," Denno said.

Then, go ahead and apply your foundation and blot again. "I like to use a beauty blender sponge and wrap a blotting paper around it to buff, which lets me get into the crevices at the sides of the nose a little bit better," Denno said. "This way, you begin the day with very little excess oil on your face, keeping just the pigment that comes with it."

"Too much powder can ruin the look," Denno said, so use it sparingly. If you still feel that you need something else, or simply want a midday refresh, Denno swears by RMS's tinted unpowder. "It's the best powder I've ever used," she said. It's finely milled, so it disappears into your skin. Use a small brush dust to dust that onto the areas where you get the most oily.

With these three steps (four if you need the last), your natural foundation will look fresh for hours.