HOW TO LAYER CREAM PRODUCTS 101: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Today I'm sharing my techniques for layering cream products because this is a very requested video. If you'd like to engage in conversation about the current events in America, please join me on Instagram, @heykackie. I hope you enjoy the video.
Products Used:
Coloupop Pretty Fresh Foundation in Fair 2W: go.magik.ly/ml/xiiv/
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick in Atelier 0: go.magik.ly/ml/ww55/
Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in 02 Buttah Biscuit: go.magik.ly/ml/xij2/
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush in Petal: go.magik.ly/ml/x2pl/
Salt New York Creme Tint Pro in Contour, Rose: bit.ly/2OvuWIs
Tower 28 Blush in Happy Hour: go.magik.ly/ml/xij6/
Venics Organic Highlighter in First Christmas: bit.ly/36N1IwP (Code KACKIEREVIEWSBEAUTY)
Wayne Goss Essential Lip Liner in SEPIA (I said Mauve, but I misspoke): go.magik.ly/ml/xijf/
ROEN Kiss My… Liquid Lip Balm in CHARLIE: go.magik.ly/ml/xepc/
ILIA Soft Focus Finishing Powder in Fade Into You: go.magik.ly/ml/ngpg/
ROEN 75º Warm Palette: go.magik.ly/ml/phxn/
Thrive Causemetics Perfect Eye Palette in Warm Neutrals (Just the liner): prf.hn/l/6WLYVYq
Eye of Horus Brow Pencil in Husk: shrsl.com/1xpgw
Glossier Boy Brow in Brown: glossier.79ic8e.net/X3Yay
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara: prf.hn/l/ryjWQWA
Tools:
Thrive Causemetics Bronzer Brush: bit.ly/3cREBTr
Thrive Causemetics Eyeliner - Fine Brush: bit.ly/3cQHfZK
Thrive Causemetics Precision Crease-Defining Eyeshadow Brush: bit.ly/2Asq2be
Sigma 3DHD Kabuki Brush: go.magik.ly/ml/ww6x/
Eco Tools Complexion Buffer Brush: go.magik.ly/ml/xijl/
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[@kackie]

Hey guys. This...feels...weird. This video was pre-filmed before the recent change in tone of the news and social media. I'm uploading because it's my job, and I still want to make uplifting content for the 30 minutes of your day that your brain might need a break, but it does feel frivolous. Please know that the issues in the news right now are at the top of my mind, my heart is broken, and I'm trying to navigate this the best way I can. I've listed resources to donate below. Donate to BLM: secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund: minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate Thread for Bail Funds in your area: twitter.com/costarastrology/status/1266393495260008448 Donate to the ACLU: bit.ly/3cme6VM

[@TheClairelikescats]

Thank you for speaking out against injustice #BlackLivesMatter

[@christinabugielski1062]

Thank you for voicing your support and sharing great information during these times. You’ve also done a good job calling out brands that do not have inclusive shade ranges which helps us vote with our dollar. I appreciate everything you do in the beauty community. It’s allowed me to open up my eyes in the beauty industry as well.

[@kackie]

Thank you so much.

[@cayucosstorylady]

As I was watching this, it felt such a treat to have new content from you on a fun subject. I've decided to get out all my blush today and go crazy then cover it up with a mask to go buy milk. Thanks for all you do--it really helps.

[@TH-ze5uq]

Thank you for using your platform!!

[@samanthaimrie2918]

Yes to all cream videos! Bring in the cream products!!

[@Julie-mg9xk]

I’d love to see more on colour theory like what lip colour to use with what blush and what each colour is going to do for your face to look as natural and effortless as possible. But like colour theory for dummies 101 lol. This was such a great video thank you so much!

[@beccakern1578]

Thank you for addressing what’s going on in the world in the comments-I appreciate you using your platform for change. Also, LOVING your content recently, you have flown quickly to my favorite KZbinr spot! Keep being awesome 💕

[@kackie]

Thank you!!!

[@NikkiRaven]

I'm learning so much! I'm quite new to cream products but I'm really loving them! Especially cream blushes😍😂

[@juuustpeachy4880]

I really need this right now. Hope you are doing ok as well as everyone else. 💜

[@kackie]

That means a lot to me, Anisa. I'm glad I can be a positive place for you!

[@juuustpeachy4880]

@@kackie no, thank you! Your channel and the community has become my happy place for 2 years now. Keep being you! Btw, I love your earrings! Where did you get them?

[@kackie]

@@juuustpeachy4880 Thank you! They're from a brand called Ava Rose, and they came in my Rocksbox!

[@shannonrolfes5171]

When you said "We've been brain washed to believe it's bad to have a dark circle...." I thought "Amen". 10 years ago I started wearing concealer and saw a photo of myself and thought "Why do I look weird". It was the concealer. I have deep set eyes and the darkness was giving a certain dimension to my face. I'm 50 now and found Glossier's stretch concealer - which is fabulous because 1. it's so emollient and 2. it lets my own skin tone come through. I've currently found the Tarte undereye corrector and that is helpful when I literally look like I have black eyes - that's too much dimension and scares people. Thanks for everything!

[@katerinax2171]

I loved this in-depth tutorial ❤️. This video gave me Lisa Eldridge vibes. I love her too!

[@ybperky1]

LOVE those earrings!

[@davinschnappauf6876]

I very much appreciate the light content (which is basically why I come to a beauty channel to begin with) on a pretty heavy day. Also, so great to hear about how/why you do what you do when you are putting on makeup. I found your channel from your makeup for close set eyes video, and I find it so helpful when you tell us what happens to the appearance of your eye when you angle your eyeliner in a certain way or about local color.

[@its_me_jen_jen9204]

Thanks to you, I’ve got lip products on my cheeks most days. Glossier Generation G in Crush is one of my faves for a sheer flush (oddly, hate the way it looks/feels on my lips). Also, been showing everyone how to fake a pretty, slight sunburn, which is my current go-to look. You are a genius. ❤️

[@kackie]

OMG a genius? That's so nice thank you hahaha

[@lindseym2242]

i'm relatively new here but all of your videos are such a breath of fresh air! at such a heart-wrenching time, when it feels so hard to find the right thing to say and do, your words and calls to action are so impactful and thoughtful on IG and on youtube. it's much appreciated! also "nordic child running through the fjords aesthetic" made me laugh for the first time in days, so thank you.

[@kateeyoko]

Oh. That zoomed in shot of you doing your eyeliner was money! Super helpful. Thanks.

[@maddy8135]

I love the new setup! Looks so good! Edit: OMG I am so self aware of that ‘white reverse raccoon eye’! Also, I don’t use a concealer that is 2-3 shades lighter under the eye. I find that when it’s the same or just like 1/2 a shade lighter it looks better on me. But that’s just me!

[@rowenamariethevarakam1144]

This look is so naturally gorgeous.....and us here in New Zealand are definitely thinking of America and praying for you guys 💜

[@kerengutierrez5460]

I’m new to cream blush, I love this video! Really helps a girl out! Thank you!💜

[@mayrasanchez745]

sooo gorgeous!! I just love how you do makeup!!! when you said just use lipstick It just makes me think of how my mom would put on whatever lipstick she was using on her cheeks :) also I order the salt New York cream products can't wait to get them :)

[@madalynmcarthur1794]

Thanks for sharing how you do your eyeliner! Also I love this camera set up!

[@kristenlawless7284]

I saw the Westman Atelier post earlier and thought of you! How exciting!

[@WifeyAustin]

I LOVE all the details and would definitely welcome more details in future videos

[@leahswift5784]

Love your earrings in every video 😍 so nice. Thanks for making this, I use a lot of cream formulas so this was so helpful as usual. TY, take care gorgeous.

[@pattweetums]

Hi Kackie! you got me obsessed with cream blushes! Can you make a video on layering cream AND powder products and how to not ruin your makeup pans doing so?? thank you!

[@ashlynnkaplan680]

I hope everyone is doing OK out there and getting what they need! We are all people going through tough times, have some grace and compassion! This is a brilliant video. I thought I was literally the only one who is tapping my excess blush into my eye area like that! I just love this technique and it always makes my face just looks so pulled together and naturally flushed and radiant. So many great tips in this video! I think I will need to watch it a second time to really process your technique but I just absolutely love and adore how you teach, entertain, and chat! This is so refreshing and I love the style of video! I would love to see more of them! I could chat make up and skin care all day any day!

[@ashlynnkaplan680]

Oh and do you know what else, talking about watercolors and tapping… I totally thought of Bob Ross! Love watching his painting videos and following along sometimes too. So relaxing!

[@kimmcconnell3854]

Thank you so much for this, Kackie! Waiting for my Salt NY palette!

[@sls1776]

Thank you for the upload! Needed a diversion from the chaos of the world...I do not watch the news but my other half does and my patients do and tell me everything. How you brought the blush color up to the eye to avoid the revere racoon eye..genius!! I'm going to try it out today. Hope you and the baby are doing well!

[@Luna04567]

I just bought my first cream blush and have been struggling, thanks for the application tips 💕

[@TH-ze5uq]

I loved watching this video!!

[@thingsbytheberk]

This was so informative and helpful!

[@Safaura]

Love those earrings man

[@rosiefreia]

I just watched your cream blush ranking video and tomorrow I'm most definitely putting on glossier's zip on my cheeks 😊

[@carmenmcdonald5227]

I really needed this video today! Thanxs 🤓

[@gracieb9641]

Love your earrings!!

[@courtneycullen6289]

ohhhhh.... if I didn't have on full eyemakeup, I would do this right now because Petal is one of my top top favorite cream blushes and I have the 11:11 Roen quad which has a beautiful rosy shade. I love the contour trick across the temples and I often use my blush in the crease to pull a look together.

[@karataylor3434]

Thank you needed this today ❤️🥰

[@leasmith4890]

Thank you for showing the eyeliner! I do the same thing with my Thrive shadow but I couldn’t get the look. Now I have some ideas...thank you!

[@amozzaris6133]

Hey Kackie, completely agree with your techniques to make everything look more natural. I am so glad you don't do makeup the "influencer way".

[@LoveZaley]

Oh I clicked so fast! Can’t wait to watch! I swear I never miss an upload of yours! 💛 Side-note: I’m looking for cleaner affordable body products (shampoo/lotions/body wash) would love a video on your favorites. I’ve tried the Drunk Elephant stuff but it’s just a bit pricey to sustain buying every couple months. Also 😂 Westman Atelier Eye Pods!, Review?

[@mahvishdanka3668]

I would look into Shea moisture and aveda for shampoo/conditioner. Eucerin, cold pressed organic oils, or Nubian Heritage are my go to for lotions. I use ABS and Nubian Heritage for body wash. Nubian Heritage in general is a great brand, and the Vitamin Shoppe also has other “clean” affordable offerings :)

[@janethana]

Hey girlfriend, I look at it this way: it’s not about doing everything perfectly all of the time but doing the best you can every step of the way. I hope that makes sense... I’m white passing and not an authority on this topic so I’ll just leave it there. Love the camera lens you used! Definitely made me think of your older videos (which I also thought the setup was great then, too!)

[@elizabethjoslin156]

Seriously seriously seriously considering buying the Westman Aetilier stick foundation thing. Mmmmmm I will wait for the next video with the new item to decide!

[@rachelbirdwell2928]

Thanks so much for the video. Between everything going on in the world and my graduate program and working full time I've been overwhelmed. I love just watching a makeup video and forgetting the world for 30 minutes. Also I recently bought the thrive powder brush, kackie liner, mascara, and cc cream. I also bought the kjaer weis foundation. I have tried the liner and mascara so far and they are so lovely. The liner is the perfect goes-wit-everything shade. And I love how the mascara doesn't run if I don't set my undereyes or have a full cream face. Thanks for the recommendations. I hope you're doing well.

[@kackie]

I'm so glad those items worked for you! And I really appreciate the feedback that the "normal" content is good. I think we're all pretty overwhelmed right now, and I didn't want to seem insensitive.

[@rachelbirdwell2928]

Kackie Reviews Beauty You definitely didn’t seem insensitive. I think mentioning it in a comment like you did was good because it shows you’re aware and care but yeah most people come to beauty KZbin videos to distract, relax, and enjoy the content. Though I think doing a full face or partial face of all black owned brands would be so cool.

[@Kbaltrush]

Thank you for this fun and informative video, and your important comment below on the state of the world and providing some resources. Also? Nordic child running through the fjords is my makeup goal of life. And, yes, so much more blush.

[@colleenjennifer-lynn]

Thank you for this and addressing what is going on. ❤️🇨🇦😘

[@lynnwhite1053]

Love cream products!!! Love blush!! You did an amazing job... Looks like you were born with that beautiful skin😉😁 But, I won't tell anyone if you don't🙊😁❤❤

[@kackie]

Hahaha thank you 🥰

[@cayucosstorylady]

What I would appreciate in future videos would be for you put your glasses on at some point. I don't know if you are far sighted as I am, but I am forever cognizant of my eyes (and undereyes as I wear progressives) being magnified. The frames do cast shadows. Anyhow, just an idea for us girls who know that men always make passes at girls who wear glasses.

[@kackie]

Put my glasses on just to show the makeup that way? I'm not sure I totally get what you mean.

[@cayucosstorylady]

@@kackie yeah, like that. Do you put makeup on differently because you are a glasses wearer? Anyhow, don't do it just for me. It was just an idea. There's not a whole lot of good videos about makeup and glasses.

[@anabellebrooking3486]

Hey,you know that kinda useless Tower 28 Super Dew “highlighter”? It makes a pretty blush when mixed with matte lipstick.

[@kackie]

Yeah I thought about that! Another falling asleep thought 😅 but only if someone already owns it. I wouldn’t encourage anyone to buy it 😕

[@kiransonawane1375]

Beautiful 💞👍

[@jessicabey275]

💜

[@gianninal5455]

The 17:15 min mark 👏👏👏 I have felt most comfortable using eye shadow for liner (not even sure how I learned or thought to do that) but why I have I never thought to wet the brush????? 😲 Thanks for the tip! Does thrive sell single shadows?

[@jillpappas6508]

Got my Westman Atelier shadow today. Small pots...very soft texture shadows Nice color but just ok..

[@rootintobeing]

Definitely clicked for an oxygen break. Thanks for uploading even in the crazy. And is that first brush you use the Sigma 3DHD Kabuki?

[@kackie]

Yep! Listed in the description, too!

[@rootintobeing]

@@kackie Thank you!! I did see it in the description, I'm just a complete beginner at brushes so I was trying to place which brush was for which step. That clears it up, thanks again!

[@davinschnappauf6876]

@@kackie thanks for putting tools in the description, so helpful!

[@amymurphy8000]

Have you ever swatched the chouchette color. My skin color is quite similar to yours. I’m just not sure whether to go with Petal or Chouchette. It’s expensive... so I want to make the right choice. Thanks!!

[@kspringsteen6959]

I have the Roen 11:11 palette and it has a considerable amount of glitter/shimmer fallout. Do you have any tips to avoid that? Do you feel like the 75 palette has as much fallout as the 11:11 palette? Thanks!

[@sharigreenman1020]

I love the watercolor looks you create with creams but I have oilier skin in humid ny summer weather. Is there a way to create the look with powders or a mix?

[@kackie]

You can always set it lightly when you’re done. I usually recommend the ilia setting powder for that.

[@courtneycullen6289]

Kackie - Have you seen the Lisa Eldridge video where she does her blush technique (with powders) with like 12 blushes that she did for the red look in Dumbo? I'm only mentioning it because as a fellow blush junkie it is actual porn and because she mentions similar color steps in application, which is why I thought of it. It is so extremely delightful. She is the person who made me love blush (French Vogue cover, 1997) and while she is much more restrained usually, I love when she goes wild.

[@amozzaris6133]

Speaking of techniques on how to apply makeup, I don't know really how to apply foundation without looking like I'm wearing a ton of make-up. I don't know why, but it shows so much texture on my dry skin. Also, I don't really know how to apply my RSM concealer and make it last longer than an hour... But I've learned so much about blushes now!

[@kackie]

Aw! Okay so I hate the RMS concealer for that reason. I can’t get it to work for anything! And what coverage level and finish are your foundation? Some foundations are flexible and can be worn lightly or built up for more coverage, but some have ONE coverage level and that’s it.

[@amozzaris6133]

@@kackie mine are very light coverage. That's why it's weird. I have the kosas tinted oil and even that I feel that creates "non skin " texture. When I mix it with my moisturizer it improves, but still I haven't really found the way to even out my skin tone and create a natural base 🤷‍♀️

[@kackie]

@@amozzaris6133 The Kosas actually doesn't have any waxes or stabilizers in it, so I feel like it unexpectedly goes higher coverage and matte-er than I would guess. Are you using any skincare that might help encourage cell turnover so your texture improves overall?

[@amozzaris6133]

@@kackie I actually like the way The Kosas evens out the skin tone, but I feel like, as you say, in my dry skin it goes matter. Overall I have pretty decent skin (not really break outs, not much discoloration) and I use my own DIY recipe for moisturizer since many months ago, which I feel like it's helped my skin sooo much. My skin loves it, it is so dewy and fresh after. In case you are curious let me know and I'll leave you the recipe here !☺️🙂🙂

[@christinabugielski1062]

So beautiful❤️ how are you able to pull off layering Kosas on top of the dimethicone based salt pigments? Does it break apart throughout the day? I’m trying to master layering products based dimethicone ingredient. What are your thoughts?

[@kackie]

You know, it wears beautifully, and I don't know why. I think waxes and silicones are okay, just silicone and water-based seem not to mix in complexion products? I suck, I'm not a scientist.

[@christinabugielski1062]

You’re a Blush Scientist Kackie. Blush Scientist.

[@AwakingOceanborn]

Hey so Ollie’s (Olly?) hair made me think of a question, I’ve noticed that most of your cream products, and mine, come in pans/pots and for the life of me I can’t keep the fluffies out of them. I mean, I have four cats so... but I also keep all my makeup and brushes in a shut cupboard and it does nothing. Any tips or tricks? Or do I have to take a deep breath and just deal? Btw, if anyone has access to them the Real Techniques Instapop brushes look similar to those Thrive ones and I’m pretty sure they’re cruelty free. Thanks for addressing the current situation in the comments too.

[@kackie]

I don't really have problems with hair in my products. I'm not sure why. Like occasionally? Hmm...I wish I had a better answer for you.

[@cathi6520]

How often do you wash your brushes in real life? Every time? Every week? That the only bummer with cream products, as much as I love them

[@kackie]

Lol honestly embarrassingly seldom

[@vanessaalarie]

I have breakouts on my cheeks and want to do creams but the bronzer and blush I apply always seems to wipe away the concealer I’ve used (even when stippling). Any tips?

[@kackie]

Ah! That’s tricky, I hear you. Have you tried maybe something like the Cloud Paint from glossier? It’s a liquid that dries down but still behaves like a cream, and you can just dab dab dab with a sponge. Maybe a soft sponge with any of the products might help. Oh! And I have a video called “how to get the glossier glow with acne” or with trouble skin or something like that. Maybe search my front page for that? It shows some tricks for embracing the redness and actually saving the concealer for last in some cases. Let me know if I can help in any other way! ❤️

[@vanessaalarie]

Kackie Reviews Beauty Thanks so much, I’ll look up that video. I have cloud paint but have only tried applying it with fingers or a brush. Thanks so much for your response!

[@breannacarozza2728]

For whatever reason my cheeks eat Milani luminoso. Can't explain it.

[@beezneeza341]

“it’s a very non-Aries way of doing things” 😂💀