The Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick is designed for individuals seeking versatile, high-performance face makeup. It offers the concentrated coverage of a concealer, the blendability of a liquid, and the lightness of a powder in a single long-wearing, waterproof stick. While it provides exceptional coverage and versatility, achieving its full potential often benefits from pairing with the recommended Vanish Foundation Brush for a truly seamless finish.
High Pigment Concentration: Delivers maximum coverage with minimal product, effectively concealing discolorations and imperfections.
Multi-Functional Formula: Acts as both a foundation and a concealer, offering instant full coverage.
Long-Wearing & Waterproof: Provides up to 12 hours of reliable, waterproof coverage, ideal for all-day wear.
Adaptive Blending: Innovatively designed to adjust to your body temperature, ensuring effortless blending into the skin for a natural look.
Precision Application: Features a unique triangular bullet shape, allowing for precise application along facial contours, making it easy to reach specific areas.
Contour & Highlight Capability: Can be used with multiple shades to effectively contour and highlight your features, enhancing facial definition.
Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Formulated without animal products and not tested on animals, aligning with ethical beauty standards.
Exceptional full coverage with minimal product.
Versatile: functions as foundation, concealer, contour, and highlight.
Long-wearing (12 hours) and waterproof formula.
Unique triangular shape allows for precise application.
Effortlessly blends into the skin due to body temperature adaptation.
Vegan and cruelty-free formulation.
Optimal results often require a specific application brush (Vanish Foundation Brush).
High pigment concentration may require careful blending to avoid a heavy look.
Finding the perfect shade match from 32 options might require testing.
May not be ideal for those who prefer very sheer, no-makeup makeup looks without careful application.
Exceptional full coverage with minimal product.
Versatile: functions as foundation, concealer, contour, and highlight.
Long-wearing (12 hours) and waterproof formula.
Unique triangular shape allows for precise application.
Effortlessly blends into the skin due to body temperature adaptation.
Vegan and cruelty-free formulation.
Optimal results often require a specific application brush (Vanish Foundation Brush).
High pigment concentration may require careful blending to avoid a heavy look.
Finding the perfect shade match from 32 options might require testing.
May not be ideal for those who prefer very sheer, no-makeup makeup looks without careful application.
The Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick is engineered for versatile application, adapting to your desired coverage and finish.
For Full Coverage:
Start by prepping your skin with a primer, such as the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, to create a smooth canvas.
Dot the foundation directly onto your face in key areas (forehead, cheeks, chin, nose).
Using the Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Brush, buff the product into your skin with tiny, circular motions. This technique helps to seamlessly blend the high pigment concentration for an undetectable finish.
As a Concealer:
Directly dot the stick under your eyes or onto any imperfections you wish to conceal.
Gently blend with your finger, a small brush, or a damp beauty sponge until seamless.
For Sheer to Medium Coverage:
Lightly dot the foundation only in areas where coverage is needed, such as around the nose, chin, or under eyes.
Blend outwards with your fingers, a damp sponge, or a less dense brush for a more natural, lighter finish.
For Contouring:
Select a shade that is 1-2 shades deeper than your natural skin tone.
Apply the stick directly to areas you want to sculpt, such as under the cheekbones, along the jawline, and on the sides of the nose.
Blend thoroughly with a brush or sponge for a natural shadow effect.
For Highlighting:
Choose a shade that is 1-2 shades lighter than your natural skin tone.
Apply to the high points of your face, including the tops of your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, cupid's bow, and brow bone.
Gently blend to brighten and lift your features.
The formula's ability to adjust to body temperature aids in its smooth blendability, ensuring a natural skin-like finish once applied correctly. Its waterproof nature means it stands up to humidity and perspiration, maintaining its 12-hour wear without caking or creasing significantly.
The Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick requires no initial setup beyond removing the cap. It's ready for direct application.
Primers: For optimal full coverage and extended wear, it is recommended to use a primer, such as the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. This creates a smooth base and helps the foundation adhere better.
Tools: While you can blend with fingers or a sponge, the Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Brush is specifically designed for this product to achieve the most seamless and airbrushed finish.
Other Makeup: This foundation integrates well with most liquid, cream, and powder makeup products, allowing for layering of blush, bronzer, and setting powder.
Storage: Store the foundation stick in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to maintain its integrity and prevent melting or drying out.
Cleaning: Keep the exterior of the stick clean by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth if needed. Avoid getting water inside the product mechanism.
Hygiene: To maintain hygiene and product quality, avoid sharing your foundation stick. If you apply directly to your face, consider wiping the top layer periodically with a clean tissue to remove any surface oils or bacteria.