How to Fake a Smooth and Sexy Chest

Allure Daily Beauty Reporter

by Lexi Novak

Kenneth Willardt
Kenneth Willardt

If you've retired heavy winter clothes in exchange for flouncy blouses and breezy sundresses, then you've probably realized that certain body parts haven't seen the light of day in a very long time. You can double-stick tape your plunging necklines all you want, but sometimes, a little foundation can make a big difference, too. We spoke with makeup artist Jenn Streicher to find out how to get your décolletage ready to bare.


1. Even things out. After applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen (a must for staving off future sun damage), apply a body foundation (such as Make Up For Ever Face & Body Liquid Makeup) that matches the skin on your face, then blend it onto your décolletage with a large, flat foundation brush. You can also combine a regular light-coverage foundation like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation with a little body lotion, then brush the mixture on.

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2. Camouflage. Hide any particularly stubborn blemishes or spots by dotting a thin coat of concealer over the marks with your finger or a small brush.


3. Diffuse. Streicher then uses a damp BeautyBlender to soften the color. "You shouldn't be trying to erase your freckles," she says. "Full coverage isn't natural. You just want to smooth it out and get a really nice skin tone."

4. Set. Dust your chest with translucent powder to dry and set the makeup.

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