Meet My Holy Grail Products for Locking in Smooth, Hydrated Skin

You may have seen dozens of TikTok tutorials on how to perfect your base for a flawless makeup routine. Whether you’re looking to create smooth, glass-like skin like the “Base Queen” herself Natori or want to lock in oil-free makeup all day long, a primer and setting spray duo will always do the trick. My go-to? Danessa Myricks Beauty Universal Blurring Balm Powder paired with Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. Together, this duo sets, primes, blurs, hydrates, and locks in makeup all day long with little to no touch-ups.

Here’s three ways I incorporate these beauty besties from prep to finish:

1. Prime and set

Dealing with dry and combination skin, I’ve learned to infuse a lot of moisture at the prep stage of my makeup routine to avoid cracking under my eyes and an oily T-zone. I start by applying a pea size amount of Blurring Balm Powder on my skin to control oil and maintain hydration. Ingredients like Upsalite, squalane, and hyaluronic acid help blur fine lines while leaving my skin supple and hydrated. After I’ve applied the balm, I continue with the rest of my makeup routine and set with Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray to re-hydrate my skin and lock in my look for a natural, shine-free finish.

2. Moisturize and melt in layers

Universal Blurring Balm Powder’s balm-to-powder formula is great for locking in additional moisturizers and serums while prepping your skin for makeup. On days my skin feels parched or dull, I apply a moisturizer like the Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum and layer on the Universal Balm Powder to rehydrate dry areas for a soft, even canvas. But the hydration doesn’t stop there. I apply a mist of Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray in between steps to melt powders and liquid formulas. This step is crucial for blurring fine lines and ensuring your products stay put from day to night.

Pro-Tip: Spray a final mist of setting spray after applying a finishing powder like Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Finish for a delicious, skin-like look.

3. “No-makeup” makeup look

This routine has become an everyday go-to for a quick “no-makeup” makeup routine. I start by prepping my skin with the Moisture Repair Balm Serum and Universal Blurring Balm Powder, then I layer on the tinted Blurring Balm Powder in shade 8. I mist with Airbrush Flawless Setting Powder to set the products and lock in hydration. This 3-step routine is great for running errands, work, meeting friends for coffee, or whenever you’re pressed for time. Concealer, blush, and bronzer can be added for more dimension and coverage.

Pro-tip: Set with both Airbrush Flawless Filter and the Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray for a matte finish.