Moisturizing your skin before you put makeup on is the first step in ensuring a natural, smooth finish. Also, without moisture, your makeup has nothing to hold onto, making it

much more likely to fade more quickly throughout the day.

Once your moisturizer has sunk in, Wells suggests using your fingers as a tool. "The heat of my fingertips makes the foundation glide on really well," she says.

Wells suggests moving your fingers from the center of your face outward, and alternating between tapping your foundation in and pressing it in-whatever feels natural! Once you're done, use your palms

to press firmly but gently on your skin to let the foundation melt into your face. "It's the heat of your hands as well as the pressing motion that sinks

[the foundation] into your face," says Wells.

After waiting 1-2 minutes to let the foundation settle into your skin, it's time to blot off any excess shine. Wells suggests using a bleached napkin for this step.

Add translucent powder over any remaining shiny spots, and voila! You've got yourself the no-makeup makeup look of your dreams.