Can pouring foundation in water give you a flawless finish?

hackTikTokers claim that adding foundation to a glass of water will give you the ultimate flawless complexion. Is this the key to a summer glow, or just a little weird?

The testIt's as simple (or weird) as it sounds: pour a little liquid foundation in a glass of water. Spoiler alert: it will sink and separate a bit. Then, wielding the wrong end of your foundation brush like a fishing rod, pick up the drop of foundation with the handle, then apply it to your skin with the brush itself. There are several theories as to why this might work: 1) foundation is diluted by water, and less foundation always looks better than more; and 2) by separating in the water, some of the oil is removed from the foundation, meaning it's more pigmented and longer lasting (although perhaps less natural looking).

The verdict

Did it apply better? In some ways. It looked more pigmented (for the reasons mentioned above) and it didn't slip when applied with water as expected. But I like the foundation to be dewy and natural, which the oil helps, so I wouldn't do it again. And this process doesn't have to be so complicated: anything that helps foundation glide on — a damp beauty sponge, for example — will do a similar job. Add a primer to this and your foundation will stay put and look fresh all day.