12 Best Leg Makeup Products to Make Your Gams Look Flawless
Get a leg up on body blemishes.
Blemishes don’t discriminate. The reality is that our face isn’t the only place where our skin can use some smoothing out, and thanks to the godsend that is makeup, we’re able to achieve flawless-looking skin all over. You might be surprised to learn that face makeup can be applied to your entire body, including those luscious legs of yours. But if your legs have a lot of blemishes to cover, it’s better to put your favorite compact down and invest in a product that’s dedicated to full-body coverage.
There are numerous products on the market that will claim to give your legs a glistening glow, but we sifted through them all to find only the very best leg makeup products for your coverage needs.
The Best Leg Makeup Products
- Touch-Free Application: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs
- Adds Glow and Moisture: L'Oréal Paris Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer and Natural Skin Tone Enhancer
- Glam Option: Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Body Radiance All In One Makeup, Moisturizer & Glow
- Sheer + Radiant Coverage: MAC Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
- Best Overall: Dermablend Leg and Body Makeup
- Buildable Coverage: Westmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector w/ Brush
- Safe for Face: Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish
- Best Shade Range: Dior BACKSTAGE Face & Body Foundation
- Softens and Tints: SugarBaby Radiance Wash Off Bronzing Moisturizer Cream
- Best Body Makeup Sponge: bodyblender by beautyblender
- Best Body Makeup Brush: Real Techniques Face + Body Blender
- Best Setting Powder: Dermablend Loose Setting Powder
How to Apply Leg Makeup
Applying makeup to your face is one thing, but leg makeup is a whole other makeup skill to master. And trust us, when applying leg makeup products, you don't want to do a messy job. So we spoke to celebrity makeup artists Jamie Greenberg and Jamie Dorman to teach us how to properly apply leg makeup like a pro. They shared three vital tips for the best streak-free and even finish possible.
Get Those Legs Clean
Before you apply anything, both makeup artists agree that clean, shaven legs are the ideal canvas for any leg makeup product you decide to use. “It’s important to make sure you shave or exfoliate your legs if you’re applying leg/body makeup,” says Greenberg. “The less texture you have on your legs, the better the makeup will look as it’s best when applied to a smooth surface.”
Remember, the smoother the skin, the better your results will be. “Any slick surface will cause the makeup to rub off regardless of how the makeup product dries down,” says Dorman.
Always Make Sure It Dries Completely
When choosing a body-makeup product, you want to make sure the product completely dries. “This often makes for a flat and matte appearance, which is what you want,” Dorman says. To make the skin look more dimensional, Dorman suggests trying to find a product that contains a slight shimmer or sheen.
Find the Right Applicator
In order to create a streak-free and even finish on your legs, Greenberg says application is key to make your gams look as best as possible. “There are two ways I like to apply foundation on the legs,” she says. “The first method is messy — just take a big buffing brush and slowly apply it all over the legs. You can also just use your hands and blend with the brush.” We recommend using a brush that's made for body makeup — like our beauty editor's pick, the ANISA Beauty Pinnacle Body Brush — if you'd rather keep your hands clean.
The second method is opting for a spray-on formula, like the Younique TOUCH Spray Foundation, which creates a seamless finish with absolute ease. “It’s so easy to apply on legs as it’s an aerosol spray foundation with a fine mist that provides an airbrushed look that’s full-coverage and flawless,” Greenberg says. As with any new beauty product, make sure you try patch-testing it on a small area of your skin to make sure the product is right for you.
Figure Out How Much Coverage You Want
Are you a full-coverage person, or do you like having just a touch of complexion products on? Keeping coverage in mind is essential for creating the look you’d like to achieve. If you just want a sheer, dewy finish, then a light-to-medium coverage product is definitely for you, whereas people who want an opaque finish should grab medium-to-full coverage body makeup. If you’re not sure, then a buildable coverage product should be in your future.
Make Sure It Holds Up!
Let's be real — when we put makeup on our legs, we want it to last long. On top of patch-testing (which, as we said, is extremely important), read the labels to make sure you're picking the right product for you, which means taking the following under consideration: coverage, finish (radiant or matte), how long the label says it lasts, and how it holds up against sweat and water. Thankfully, most formulas on the market are sweat- and waterproof and have buildable coverage for customizable results.
Now that you've gotten the scoop on all things leg l makeup check out some of our picks for flawless legs below.
