The beauty of foundation evens out our skin tone and hide imperfections. Whether you have blotchy skin, light or dark patches, acne, blemishes, eczema, rosacea, wrinkles, or dark circles under eyes, foundations are a girl's best friend.
* Determine your Skin Type. Is your skin Oily? Dry? or Combination of both? Pick the right shade. Look for words specifically for your skin type:
Oily Skin: Oil-free, Oil-control
Dry Skin: Hydrating, Moisture
Combination skin: Usually cream and powder works best because it's hydrating and oil free
* Okay now everyone thinks that the perfect way to pick the right shade is try the color out on your wrist or hand. WRONG!!! The skin color on your wrist and hand is usually darker than your face. Instead try the color out on your JAWLINE. Also, try and stand near the doorway where there's natural light. It's best to match your shade under natural light. Make sure you find something that closely matches your skin tone.
* There are different types of foundation.
Liquid: Easy to apply. Smooth. Maximum Coverage.
Cream: Provides milky, flawless coverage. Good for Dry Skin.
Powder: Perfect for Combination skin types. Great Coverage
Cream to powder: Liquid form but dries to a powder finish. Long lasting coverage
Mineral: Made of natural ingredients, does not contain harsh chemical dyes. Lightweight. Excellent coverage. Can be messy due to its powder form.
* Try to invest in quality foundations. High quality foundations usually last longer, gives better coverage, and healthier for our skin. Don't forget to apply pressed or loose powder. These gives us a matte, sheer, natural look.
* Be careful not to overdo the make up, you might look like a clown, a porcelain doll or unnatural. If you need maximum heavy coverage, avoid liquid foundation. First, get a PRIMER. Primers prepare the face for makeup. They smooth fine lines and create a perfect surface so applying makeup goes on smoothly and evenly. Plus they last throughout the day. Remember after applying primer, it's essential to let it sink in for a few minutes. After primer, use a powder or mineral foundation. They are lightweight and natural.
* Concealer hides big or little acne spots, blemishes, dark circles or dark spots, giving you flawless skin. They are far more heavier than foundation so its best to apply a tiny amount first. One important note: make sure to blend the concealer properly. Blending is the key. Sometimes concealer is all you need for the all natural look. Apply a tiny amount first then go from there. If you did it right, your concealer should look natural. Then finish it off with loose or pressed powder and you're done!
*Steps for applying concealer
1. Clean Face, Clean Fingers, Clean Brushes or Clean Sponge. (Clean your makeup tools regularly)
2 Moisturize your face. Concealer dries up your skin. So apply moisturizer first.
3. Apply Primer for long lasting coverage all over face or wherever coverage is needed.
4. Apply Concealer. Use a tiny amount first. Apply under eyes, nose area, tiny acne spots, or blemishes.
5. Blend properly <--- Very Important. Use your ring finger to blend.
5. Apply loose or pressed powder to set the look. Now you're done! =)
* Steps for applying foundation:
1. Clean Face, Clean Fingers, Clean Brushes or Clean Sponge. (Clean your makeup tools regularly)
2 Moisturize your face. Foundation dries up your skin. So apply moisturizer first.
3. Apply Primer for long lasting coverage all over face or wherever coverage is needed. If using Liquid foundation, skip this.
4. Apply Concealer. Use a tiny amount first. Blend properly.
5. Apply foundation.
6. Blend, Blend, Blend. Use a small amount first then stop and check under natural light if you need more. Don't forget the neck area.
7. Apply loose or pressed powder to set the look. Now you're done! =)
* Last but not least, always wear sunscreen to prevent sun damage and of course wrinkles. Some foundations comes with SPF.
* Determine your Skin Type. Is your skin Oily? Dry? or Combination of both? Pick the right shade. Look for words specifically for your skin type:
Oily Skin: Oil-free, Oil-control
Dry Skin: Hydrating, Moisture
Combination skin: Usually cream and powder works best because it's hydrating and oil free
* Okay now everyone thinks that the perfect way to pick the right shade is try the color out on your wrist or hand. WRONG!!! The skin color on your wrist and hand is usually darker than your face. Instead try the color out on your JAWLINE. Also, try and stand near the doorway where there's natural light. It's best to match your shade under natural light. Make sure you find something that closely matches your skin tone.
* There are different types of foundation.
Liquid: Easy to apply. Smooth. Maximum Coverage.
Cream: Provides milky, flawless coverage. Good for Dry Skin.
Powder: Perfect for Combination skin types. Great Coverage
Cream to powder: Liquid form but dries to a powder finish. Long lasting coverage
Mineral: Made of natural ingredients, does not contain harsh chemical dyes. Lightweight. Excellent coverage. Can be messy due to its powder form.
* Try to invest in quality foundations. High quality foundations usually last longer, gives better coverage, and healthier for our skin. Don't forget to apply pressed or loose powder. These gives us a matte, sheer, natural look.
* Be careful not to overdo the make up, you might look like a clown, a porcelain doll or unnatural. If you need maximum heavy coverage, avoid liquid foundation. First, get a PRIMER. Primers prepare the face for makeup. They smooth fine lines and create a perfect surface so applying makeup goes on smoothly and evenly. Plus they last throughout the day. Remember after applying primer, it's essential to let it sink in for a few minutes. After primer, use a powder or mineral foundation. They are lightweight and natural.
* Concealer hides big or little acne spots, blemishes, dark circles or dark spots, giving you flawless skin. They are far more heavier than foundation so its best to apply a tiny amount first. One important note: make sure to blend the concealer properly. Blending is the key. Sometimes concealer is all you need for the all natural look. Apply a tiny amount first then go from there. If you did it right, your concealer should look natural. Then finish it off with loose or pressed powder and you're done!
*Steps for applying concealer
1. Clean Face, Clean Fingers, Clean Brushes or Clean Sponge. (Clean your makeup tools regularly)
2 Moisturize your face. Concealer dries up your skin. So apply moisturizer first.
3. Apply Primer for long lasting coverage all over face or wherever coverage is needed.
4. Apply Concealer. Use a tiny amount first. Apply under eyes, nose area, tiny acne spots, or blemishes.
5. Blend properly <--- Very Important. Use your ring finger to blend.
5. Apply loose or pressed powder to set the look. Now you're done! =)
* Steps for applying foundation:
1. Clean Face, Clean Fingers, Clean Brushes or Clean Sponge. (Clean your makeup tools regularly)
2 Moisturize your face. Foundation dries up your skin. So apply moisturizer first.
3. Apply Primer for long lasting coverage all over face or wherever coverage is needed. If using Liquid foundation, skip this.
4. Apply Concealer. Use a tiny amount first. Blend properly.
5. Apply foundation.
6. Blend, Blend, Blend. Use a small amount first then stop and check under natural light if you need more. Don't forget the neck area.
7. Apply loose or pressed powder to set the look. Now you're done! =)
* Last but not least, always wear sunscreen to prevent sun damage and of course wrinkles. Some foundations comes with SPF.
That's all Folks! Hope you enjoyed these tips.
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