CC cream is the name given to color-correcting cream, a popular alternative to foundation.

And if you don’t know about it, you gotta.

So, how exactly do you use CC cream the right way?

CC cream

According to Ferro, the best way to apply it is with a beauty blender.

“Using a beauty blender allows you to build the product while still having an even finish.”

But if you don’t have a blender, fingers are fine.

CC Cream

Nordstrom National Beauty Director MaryNell Maddox agrees, adding more specific instructions.

“Blend over the face using a patting motion to maximize coverage.”

“Taking care of your skin-care is the most important thing,” makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor toldSELF.

Ultimately, this could affect how your base sits and is something you should monitor regularly.