Here’s How to Select the Best Foundation Makeup

Do you know that finding the best foundation makeup for your skin is much easier than you think?

All it takes is knowledge of these 2 secrets and you’ll be on the right path.

The 2 secrets are:

  • To pick the right formulation

  • To choose the perfect shade for your skin

Finding the Formulation That Fits Your Skin Type

Say goodbye to the days when there were only heavy pancake foundation.

The good news is that now there are many formulations to choose from. Making it easier for you to find the best foundation makeup to suite you.

Here are 6 Different Foundation Products for Different Skin Types

  • Tinted Moisturizers Foundation. These are a combination of a moisturizer and foundation.

    They are designed to soothe your skin while providing a little coverage. These are excellent for young or clear skins.

    You can also wear this in the summer to even out a fading tan. With the use of your fingertips, you can blend it easily on your face.

  • Liquid Foundations. These are the most popular and versatile of all foundation types. The reason is that they smooth on easily and deliver natural-looking coverage.

    However they are not suitable for the driest skins.

    If you have oily skin or break-out occasionally, use an oil free liquid foundation.

    This is to ensure that the affected areas are covered without being aggravated.

  • Cream Foundations. These are thick, rich and moisturizing and are very ideal for dry or mature skins.

    They must be blended well into your skin with a damp cosmetic sponge due to a fairly heavy texture.

  • Mousse Foundations. These are quite moisturizing and ideal for drier skins.

    Dab a little of the product on to the back of your hand, then dot on to your skin with a sponge.

  • Compact Foundations. These are all-in-one formulations, which already contain powder.

    They come in a compact together with their own sponge for application. However, they have a tendency to give a lighter finish than you’d expect. They’re not recommended for dry skin types.

  • Stick Foundations. These are the original foundation.

    They are excellent for badly blemished or scarred skin due to a heavy texture.

    Dot a small amount onto the affected area, then blend gently with a damp sponge.

Selecting the Perfect Shade to Match with Your Skin Tone

Okay, now that you have chosen the ideal formulation let’s move on to the next step...

Now, there is a good variety of foundation shades to choose from.

These shades are designed to match skin tones from the palest skin to the darkest one.

4 Tips to consider when selecting the Perfect Shade

  • Try out foundation colours in the natural daylight. This is to see exactly how your skin will look once you leave the store.

  • Select a couple of shades to try that may look as though they’ll match your skin.

  • Don’t try foundation on your hand or on your wrist. They are a different colour to your face.

  • Stroke a little colour on to your jaw line. This is to ensure that you get a tone to blend with your skin. It must blend with your neck along with your face.

    The shade that seems to disappear into your skin is the best foundation makeup for you.

The Best Foundation Makeup Application Guide

Foundation must be applied to freshly moisturized skin. This ensures that you have a perfect base on which to work.

Here are 4 Tips to Follow When Applying Foundation…

  • Use a cosmetic sponge to apply most types of foundation. Using your fingertips can result in an uneven, greasy finish.

  • Apply foundation in dots, and then blend each one with your sponge.

  • Dampen the sponge first and squeeze out the excess moisture. This will prevent the sponge from absorbing too much costly foundation.

  • Check for tell-tale “tidemarks” on your jaw line, nose, forehead and chin.

High Quality Foundation

Companies these days have made some excellent improvements to their foundations

Here are 2 Benefits to look out for when choosing the Best Foundation Makeup for your Face

  • Look out for the words UV Protection and Sun Protection Factor (SPF) numbers on the tube or bottle. This is to protect your skin from the ageing effects of the sun.

  • Look for the new “light-diffusing” foundations, which are great for older skins. They contain lots of tiny light reflective particles.

    These same particles bounce light away from your skin. Thereby making fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes less noticeable.

Here are 4 Colour Corrective foundations Designed for Different Complexions...

  • Green foundation. These tones down rosiness and are ideal for those who blush easily.

  • Lavender foundation. This will brighten up a sallow complexion and is great for when you’re tired.

  • Apricot foundation. This will give a subtle glow to dull skin. It also enhances your beauty in the winter.

  • White foundation. This gives a wonderful glow to all complexions and is perfect for a special night out.

Now remember all it takes to choosing the best foundation makeup is...

To experiment with the products that will match your skin and at the same time have fun with it.

After all we must enjoy making our skin look more beautiful.

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