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Fast-forward, andmakeup spatulasare 2022’s biggest K-beauty foundation app trend.

Hyemin Jo tries foundation spatula trend before and after

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But let’s rewind.

To do so, she uses a super thin layer of the smallest amount of foundation.

Of course, I had to ask what tools she uses.

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“A spatula,thena sponge,” Jo revealed.

While I processed this information, Jo brought up a picture of what the stainless steel spatula looks like.

It looks like the bluntest, non-serrated butter knife in your utensil drawer.

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Today, makeup spatulas are no longer a tool solely in the kits of professional makeup artists.

Plus, TikTok has recently brought the system technique to an international stage.

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Want to know how you might wield a makeup spatula for the most natural-looking foundation ever?

Allow me to share the basics of Korean makeup spatulas.

Stateside, similar makeup spatulas are hard to find as many are not quite the same shape or length.

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Some of the closest matches I was able to track down can be found below.

Well, Korean makeup artistSsinalreadytested thatso you don’t have to.

Turns out, neither spread foundation as effortlessly and evenly.

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“They blend so easily,” she says.

I recommend theBest of Beauty-winningNars Cosmetics Light Reflecting Foundationfor the task.

Then, she gently spreads the foundation onto small sections of the face at a time.

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you’re able to add additional layers to the areas of your face where you desire more coverage.

Then, you’re free to target places like your undereyes with concealer, if you’d like.

“The skin looks so fresh and glowy,” she says.

Also, because the foundation is spread so thinly, it won’t crease or cake throughout the day.

It’s also most if the tool helps spackle pores for the smoothest foundation finish ever.