How To: Underpaint

Underpainting is our favourite little makeup cheat. It’s a technique where you apply your contour and colour before your base — so everything looks softer, more natural, and like the definition is coming from within your skin.

You'll need 5 items:

Step 01

Warm + Sculpt

Apply Richbeam around the hairline and high on the cheekbones.

Why: This creates natural-looking warmth and dimension that will still show through your base.

Color Stick

$36.00

A smooth, creamy blush stick.

0.21oz

Shade Picker: Pinkybeam

Step 03

Blend It All In

Use the Multi Skin Brush to blend everything out until it looks seamless.

Why: This melts the sculpt + base together so it looks like one smooth, natural layer.

Step 04

Brighten + Blush

Tap Brightening Concealer under the eyes and in the inner corners, then add Pinkybeam high on the cheeks. Blend again with the Multi Skin Brush.

Why: Concealer lifts and brightens, and Pinkybeam adds that fresh flush — both look more natural when they’re layered under and softly blended in.

Brightening Concealer

$38.00

Eyes look beautifully refreshed and radiant.

0.16 oz.

Shade Picker: 1

Step 05

Pro Tip: Finish with Prime Skin

Lightly apply Prime Skin over top to smooth and even everything out without losing the glow.

Why: It gives a soft-focus finish and makes the skin look extra fresh while keeping the underpainted dimension underneath.

Prime Skin by Gee Beauty

$58.00

A hybrid primer + skin-tint that gives a subtle glow.

1 fl. oz / 30ml

Shade Picker: Prime 1 (Fair)

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