The Complete Beauty Guide to Master Makeup - Everything You Need ToKnow About Foundation

Foundation is used as a base for makeup, to cover or correct imperfections (wrinkles, spots, red veins), to improve your skin tone since it smooths your skin and gives you an extra glow! Learn the types, how to buy and all the expert tips!

Types

• Cream - best for dry & normal skin
• Liquid - best for dry skin
• Stick - best for oily skin
• Mousse - best for dry & normal skin
• Compact - best for oily skin

Are you confused? 

Give them a try! Visit a cosmetics store and find out how each type of foundation feels on your skin. Put a small portion on your fingers and apply it on the inside of your forearm.

How to buy foundation

Since you know which type of foundation best suits your skin, then it is up to you to decide the brand.

For example, if your skin is dry but you have many spots, you should check its coverage.
Additionally try to match the color with yours and in some cases, you should also check the scent. Most people hate it when their foundation has an intense scent.

First, test the product on the inside of your forearm because the skin tone is closest to your neck color. Makeup should blend with the skin color of your neck, not your face!

How to apply foundation

Put a small portion of foundation on your hand and dot it over your face, nose, cheeks, chin, between your brows and the temples.

With the cosmetic sponge, spread the foundation until it is well-blended into your skin, around your hairline and your neck.

Remember to always work quickly and lightly. Be sure to check that you do not have any lines showing underneath your chin area. If your foundation is too thick wet the sponge and then use it.

Extra tips about foundation

• If you want to try a new brand but you are not sure if you will pick the right color, then take your old bottle with you and use it to match the color on the new foundation.
  
  Hold it up next to the new brand and find a match. So simple!

• If you are looking for something quicker than foundation then try Tinted Moisturizers. They are a mix of moisturizer and foundation.
  
  You apply it once and you get moisture plus some coverage. Or you can mix your own foundation with some moisturizer. Ideal for young people with clear skins!

Now, who’s the fairest?  ;)

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