Kim Kardashian West’s makeup artist has revealed what it takes to create the reality star’s flawless foundation, and the steps will require a steep bank account to mimic.
The 37-year-old has opted for natural makeup looks since she launched her KKW Beauty brand featuring contour kits, nude lipsticks and bright highlighters. But the beauty mogul’s flawless foundation requires more steps than you might think.
In a video on Kim’s app with makeup guru Patrick Ta, the artist reveals how he gives the reality star-turned-beauty mogul the flawless-foundation look that everyone wants to achieve.
Stunning: Kim Kardashian West, 37, has opted for a more natural look to her foundation since she launched her KKW Beauty collection

Gorgeous: The beauty mogul typically keeps with her nude lips and bronzey glow for her go-to makeup looks


Prepping the skin: On Kim’s app, makeup guru Patrick Ta revealed what he uses to get her flawless foundation. It first starts with REN’s cleansing water (left) and Kate Somerville’s hydrating serum (right) to hydrate the face

Go-to product: Once the skin is prepped, Patrick uses Giorgio Armani foundation on Kim’s skin to give her face the coverage it needs
According to Byrdie, in order to clean the face, Patrick will first apply REN’s 3-in-1 Cleansing Water ($32) to the skin to help when applying the foundation later.
What makes the cleansing water valuable is it not only preps the skin before makeup, but the product can also be used after to clean the face.
Once Kim’s face is clean, Patrick applies Kate Somerville’s ‘Quench’ Hydrating Serum ($75) to the skin to help with any dry flakes that may cause unevenness when the makeup is applied.
A hydrating serum, like the Kate Somerville’s, gives the skin any necessary moisture it needs before more products are layered on top.
After the skin is prepped and moisturized, Patrick applies foundation matching Kim’s skin tone with a Beauty Blender ($20).
One foundation brand of choice for the mother-of-three is the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($65).
Patrick describes the foundation as medium coverage that people can build on if needed.
But that is not all to achieve the flawless look.
The makeup artist — who has worked with a number of high-profile celebrities including Chrissy Teigen, Shay Mitchell, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Gigi Hadid — then uses Kryolan Dermacolor Camouflage Creme Foundation ($33) to conceal the under-eye area.
He also takes the concealer along the bridge of Kim’s nose.

Smiles: Kim, pictured with Patrick in 2016, has focused on a more natural look to her makeup routine in recent years


Perfection: After foundation, Patrick then applies Kryolan’s cream foundation (left) to Kim’s under-eyes before using Make Up For Ever’s concealer (right) to slim her face


The finished look: Patrick uses cult-favorite Laura Mercier translucent powder (left) and bronzer from Smashbox (right) to finish the flawless foundation

Amazing: The entire process costs an astounding $308 to purchase all seven products, but the routine leaves Kim, pictured at sister Kylie’s 21st birthday this month, with a flawless look
Patrick then takes a second concealer, the Make Up Forever Lift Concealer ($26), to add another layer of coverage to the skin.
To chisel out the reality star’s jawline and face, Patrick also takes the concealer into the hollows of her cheekbones and up along her jaw into her hairline.
One of the final steps to achieve Kim’s flawless foundation is to apply a setting powder underneath the eyes, along the jawline to brighten the contour, and on the forehead.
Patrick recommends using the cult-favorite Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($23) to achieve the flawless finish to the foundation.
For the final step, he adds a bronzey glow to the Kardashian beauty’s face by brushing Smashbox Bronze Lights in Suntan Matte ($34) along her jaw, the outer edges of her nose and jawline.
The entire process sounds like a lot of steps — and will cost the bank account an astounding $308 to mimic — but he ensures it will help give everyone the flawless skin they desire.