Post updated since 2008. There are the basic formulations of foundation: liquid, cream, mineral, powder, and cream to powder. The formulation you use should depend on a few factors: Do you have a lot of excess shine? Do you have patches of dry, flaky skin? Are there dark circles, blemishes or other areas on the skin you would like to minimize? What texture feels comfortable on your skin?
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The right everyday foundation will make your skin look naturally radiant. It should feel comfortable on your skin all day long and not require much maintenance through the day. The current trend in foundation application is to apply only where needed, most likely toward the center of the face, and letting your natural skin shine through wherever possible.
Apply foundation with finger tip, makeup sponge or foundation brush. When applying liquid makeup make sure to apply to the back of hand. Doing this will warm foundation and to keep from applying too much at once. Apply makeup lightly. Then apply concealer where needed after foundation - yes over top of makeup. Make sure to pick foundation and concealer that formulas works together.
When picking foundation make sure it closely matches your skin tone if not 2 shades lighter. Concealer should as be one shade lighter than foundation. Foundations can also be bought with technology that matches pigments better, but you still need to pick your correct shade. If going to a nigh club use a warmer/brighter shade - sheer formula. Pink shade of concealer if green circles or yellow base if dark purple circles or redness. Use a brush if using mineral powder or sponge if liquid to pat or brush away excess makeup. This will give a more flawless image. Need more help. Ask a topic by commenting or add your tips not found here.
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Showing posts with label B types of foundation. Show all posts
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Dec 17, 2008
Oct 4, 2008
The Key to Flawless Foundation
Types of Foundations
Most of us keep our foundation as close as our ATM card. And just like crisp cash, we tend to "spend" too much of it. That's the most common problem women make -- putting foundation all over their face when that's very rarely needed. When you get the right shade, and you know how and where to use it, you'll find you need very little.
But first which form do you choose? There are sticks, liquids, minerals, creams, and powders. If you have normal skin, you're fine with anything. Dry skin is best with a cream or liquid -- these glide easily over the skin. Oily skin is best with an oil-free liquid but a powder or mineral foundation is even better.
I almost always advocate the sheerest coverage possible. I like to see real skin through any foundation. It has life in it -- freckles and little idiosyncrasies are what make you... you . Liquid is the sheerest form of foundation. Powder, mineral and dual finish powder are less sheer. And cream can be the heaviest, most opaque of all.
Once you choose what to use, you can still control the amount of coverage. With a cream or liquid, use a damp sponge, foundation brush, or -- my favorite tool for applying foundation -- fingertips. I typically squirt some from my favorite pump formula onto the back of my hand and dab on from there. This warms it somewhat, and I don't have to deal with a dispenser while I apply.
To build more coverage, apply in thin layers, using a gentle patting motion so you never pull on the skin. Apply foundation with finger tips or makeup brush. Before applying concealer take finger tips or sponge and lightly dab face all over foundation. This will help better blend mistakes and foundation. You can also go super sheer by blending cream or liquid foundations with a bit of moisturizer. Though may brands of tinted moisturizers are available. With a pressed powder foundation, you can apply wet or dry with a sponge. Wet, you get more coverage. Dry will be more sheer.
It's also good to think ahead to what makeup you plan to apply over your foundation. Cream products are compatible with cream foundations. Powder colors work best over powder foundations.
So cream blush on top of a dual finish foundation? Bad idea. The powder will "grab" the cream blush and you won't be able to blend it into place. Powder blush on top of a liquid or cream foundation? Also a bad idea -- unless you brush loose powder over the foundation to create a compatible surface for your powder blush. Similarly, cream eye shadows should go over a cream foundation; powder shadows over powder.
A final word about finish: If you've used a cream foundation, your face will be dewy. If you want creams to go matte, add a final dusting of loose powder.
What Color Is Best?
Foundation should always match your skin tone. Don't try to fake a porcelain face when you aren't that fair. Likewise, don't try to fake a two week vacation in St. Bart's if you aren't that dark. Anything other than your real color will look like a mask. Color also depends on the lighting. Tips here are for in the day, more natural lighting like outdoors. Go for more bright or warm shades in sheer coverage when, night-lighting, going to clubs or in dim light.
When you put foundation on, it should disappear on the skin -- then you know it's the right shade. Another plus to a perfect match is that you won't have to wear it over your entire face, which is important because (I can't say this enough) most women don't need foundation all over.
Where Does It Go?
Always use foundation over the eyelids, even if you aren't using eye makeup. It cleans up tiny veins and uneven skin tone. Simply blend over the entire lid, and powder to set. If applying eyeshadow use a concealer before apply eye makeup to set. It will make makeup last longer and look better. Foundation and concealer goes under the eyes, too, to take minor circles away (really dark circles need concealer, then foundation). Concealer on the eyes in the day time - this is a great nude eye look on its own, also a great primer before applying eye color.
Another key spot: around the nostrils. Most people have some redness here to cover. For redness use concealer or foundation with a yellow base. Foundation around the eyes and nostrils makes such a difference, many women learn that's all they need. Everywhere else is an option.
I also like to put foundation over the lip line (not over the whole lip), so when I do the lips later, lip pencils glide easily. This gives you a clean line to work with -- and also hides any unevenness of your lip line. So people prefer concealer for this trick.
If you want a full face application, go for it. But the idea is to use foundation to perfect the skin, not hide it. Have fun that's what makeup is for and remember love the skin your in.
Most of us keep our foundation as close as our ATM card. And just like crisp cash, we tend to "spend" too much of it. That's the most common problem women make -- putting foundation all over their face when that's very rarely needed. When you get the right shade, and you know how and where to use it, you'll find you need very little.
But first which form do you choose? There are sticks, liquids, minerals, creams, and powders. If you have normal skin, you're fine with anything. Dry skin is best with a cream or liquid -- these glide easily over the skin. Oily skin is best with an oil-free liquid but a powder or mineral foundation is even better.
I almost always advocate the sheerest coverage possible. I like to see real skin through any foundation. It has life in it -- freckles and little idiosyncrasies are what make you... you . Liquid is the sheerest form of foundation. Powder, mineral and dual finish powder are less sheer. And cream can be the heaviest, most opaque of all.
Once you choose what to use, you can still control the amount of coverage. With a cream or liquid, use a damp sponge, foundation brush, or -- my favorite tool for applying foundation -- fingertips. I typically squirt some from my favorite pump formula onto the back of my hand and dab on from there. This warms it somewhat, and I don't have to deal with a dispenser while I apply.
To build more coverage, apply in thin layers, using a gentle patting motion so you never pull on the skin. Apply foundation with finger tips or makeup brush. Before applying concealer take finger tips or sponge and lightly dab face all over foundation. This will help better blend mistakes and foundation. You can also go super sheer by blending cream or liquid foundations with a bit of moisturizer. Though may brands of tinted moisturizers are available. With a pressed powder foundation, you can apply wet or dry with a sponge. Wet, you get more coverage. Dry will be more sheer.
It's also good to think ahead to what makeup you plan to apply over your foundation. Cream products are compatible with cream foundations. Powder colors work best over powder foundations.
So cream blush on top of a dual finish foundation? Bad idea. The powder will "grab" the cream blush and you won't be able to blend it into place. Powder blush on top of a liquid or cream foundation? Also a bad idea -- unless you brush loose powder over the foundation to create a compatible surface for your powder blush. Similarly, cream eye shadows should go over a cream foundation; powder shadows over powder.
A final word about finish: If you've used a cream foundation, your face will be dewy. If you want creams to go matte, add a final dusting of loose powder.
What Color Is Best?
Foundation should always match your skin tone. Don't try to fake a porcelain face when you aren't that fair. Likewise, don't try to fake a two week vacation in St. Bart's if you aren't that dark. Anything other than your real color will look like a mask. Color also depends on the lighting. Tips here are for in the day, more natural lighting like outdoors. Go for more bright or warm shades in sheer coverage when, night-lighting, going to clubs or in dim light.
When you put foundation on, it should disappear on the skin -- then you know it's the right shade. Another plus to a perfect match is that you won't have to wear it over your entire face, which is important because (I can't say this enough) most women don't need foundation all over.
Where Does It Go?
Always use foundation over the eyelids, even if you aren't using eye makeup. It cleans up tiny veins and uneven skin tone. Simply blend over the entire lid, and powder to set. If applying eyeshadow use a concealer before apply eye makeup to set. It will make makeup last longer and look better. Foundation and concealer goes under the eyes, too, to take minor circles away (really dark circles need concealer, then foundation). Concealer on the eyes in the day time - this is a great nude eye look on its own, also a great primer before applying eye color.
Another key spot: around the nostrils. Most people have some redness here to cover. For redness use concealer or foundation with a yellow base. Foundation around the eyes and nostrils makes such a difference, many women learn that's all they need. Everywhere else is an option.
I also like to put foundation over the lip line (not over the whole lip), so when I do the lips later, lip pencils glide easily. This gives you a clean line to work with -- and also hides any unevenness of your lip line. So people prefer concealer for this trick.
If you want a full face application, go for it. But the idea is to use foundation to perfect the skin, not hide it. Have fun that's what makeup is for and remember love the skin your in.
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