In summer, it would be good to reduce the amount of cosmetics used in makeup to a minimum: in the heat, our skin already has a hard time. True, many people do not have the opportunity to completely abandon it - due to uneven tone, inflammation and other imperfections, they have to apply foundation one way or another. Then you need a formula that, firstly, will be durable, but light (it should not be distributed in a thick layer), and secondly, will provide care, hydration and nutrition, as well as protection from the sun. This article provides more information about choosing a foundation for the summer.
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Foundation for winter
Foundation for winter differs not only in color, but also in its properties and composition. Very often we choose a foundation that is one or two shades lighter in winter, without taking into account other features of the chosen product. But in vain! There are many points that you should consider when choosing winter tinted cosmetics.
To make the right choice and not make a mistake with foundation in winter, you need to take into account the composition of the cosmetic product, its properties, color, consistency. More details about all this later in the article.
Choosing a color
We feel the need to buy a new foundation when our summer tan begins to fade. At the same time, the foundation lays down like an unnatural mask, and uneven coverage looks like spots. For the winter, it is advisable to change even the most ideal, in your opinion, toning agent.
As for the color range of the foundation, for fair-skinned, untanned girls, you can use a shade that is as close as possible to the natural skin color. If your skin has a dark tint all year round, then the foundation may differ by one tone. For dark skinned people, the same color suits them all year round.
Reading the label
In a winter tinting product, its composition is very important. If the first foundations contained only a cream base and pigments, then modern tinted cosmetics are more like caring ones. Today's creams contain:
- Nourishing oils,
- Plant extracts,
- Minerals,
- Other useful components.
All these components not only improve the properties of the cosmetic product, but also eliminate skin defects. Products containing vitamin complexes, natural vegetable oils (olive, sesame, wheat germ), as well as moisturizers (hyaluronic acid, collagen, lecithin) are suitable as a winter foundation.
The best protective face creams against chapping
The protective function of such creams is to form an invisible film on the surface, protecting the face from chapping and frostbite. The composition includes silicone substances, thanks to which the maximum effect is achieved.
Declare Skin Meditation Soothing and Balancing Cream
Rating: 4.9
Declare Skin Meditation cream is included in the rating due to its complex effect on irritated skin and high-quality composition. The product, originally from Switzerland, has a calming effect in a short period of time and instantly restores the structure of the irritated epidermis. The product helps strengthen and protect the skin from negative factors of nature: wind, low temperatures, ultraviolet rays.
The composition includes natural extracts of flaxseed, calendula, vitamin E - this has a beneficial effect on the condition and appearance of the face after using the product. The product helps the skin get rid of dryness, a feeling of tightness and discomfort, and helps smooth out wrinkles. With daily use, you can forget about chapping and flaking of your facial skin.
Advantages
- fast action;
- delicate texture;
- improvement of cell regeneration processes.
Flaws
- high price.
Winter face barrier cream with crambe oil ARAVIA Laboratories Winter Cream
Rating: 4.8
Experts included the ARAVIA cream barrier in the rating for its ability to enhance the natural protective functions of the skin. The active components in the product care for skin prone to dryness, preventing the stressful effects of aggressive external factors such as frosty wind and low temperatures. The action of the cream is aimed at creating a protective layer on the surface of the skin, which acts as a barrier, preventing hypothermia and chapping. After applying it to the face, the feeling of dryness and tightness disappears, the cells retain moisture better.
The product is enriched with fatty acids, shea butter, crambe, which are rich in vitamins responsible for restoring the lipid layer and softening the skin. Thanks to the action of niacinamide, oxygen circulation increases and collagen production improves. D-panthenol promotes rapid regeneration, resulting in accelerated elimination of redness and inflammation of the skin.
Advantages
- delicate texture;
- stabilization of cell thermoregulation;
- content of natural oils in the composition.
Flaws
- not detected.
Dermosil Winter Face
Rating: 4.7
Cream from Finland Dermosil Winter Face was included in the rating for its high effectiveness even at extremely low temperatures down to -30°C. The product not only protects the skin in winter, but also maintains its beauty in other seasons by nourishing cells and regulating pH levels. The texture of the product is dense, but it is quickly absorbed without causing discomfort. The smell is pleasant vanilla, and the tube with a narrow spout allows you to use the product economically.
The cream contains natural ingredients such as flax and tocopherol acetate, which have an anti-inflammatory, restorative and soothing effect on the skin. Thanks to the antioxidant effect of vitamin E, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, the dermis is toned, and the face looks younger.
Advantages
- natural ingredients in the composition;
- effective action at temperatures down to -30°C;
- dense texture.
Flaws
- high price.
What cream consistency is best?
When changing a summer foundation to a winter one, you need to take into account its consistency. If the use of light fluid foundations is allowed in summer, then foundation for winter should be thicker and denser .
Toning cosmetics for use in the cold season may have an oily or silicone base, which is completely unacceptable in the summer. In summer, thick, rich products clog pores.
Watch a video review of winter foundations:
Wintering for skin
For cold weather, foundations that are ideal are not water-based, but oil- or silicone-based . In addition, in winter, the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, and the skin can temporarily turn from oily to combination, from combination to normal, from normal to dry, and dry skin to very dry. Add to this the traditional winter problem of skin dehydration (and according to European dermatologists, 8 out of 10 women are familiar with it) - and it becomes clear that foundation in winter should be completely different. And to answer the question for yourself: “Which foundation is best for winter?” , it is important to understand what properties it should have.
For active hydration
The more we moisturize our skin during the winter heating season, the better. Therefore, foundations with hyaluronic acid, marine collagen or lecithin are as much a must-have for the cold season as for the hot season. The only difference is that winter formulas should be more saturated in composition, and the textures should be thicker, and in some cases, dense. Translucent fluid creams and tinting gels will come in handy later, closer to mid-spring. And don’t worry that an excess of moisturizing components will lead to hypothermia of the skin in the cold. Thanks to modern technologies of double and triple emulsification (that is, mixing the fatty and water phases of cosmetics to obtain a homogeneous emulsion), they will all be absorbed in a maximum of 15 minutes. So this interval is quite enough between makeup and going outside. But with mattifying foundation creams , the effect of which is based on reducing the production of sebum, now you need to be quite careful. They may contain components that will dry out the skin - and this is of no use now.
Foundation Stick Foundation, Shiseido with a complex of micronutrients to nourish and moisturize the skin. Long-lasting foundation Comme apres 10h de sommeil, Bourjois with vitamins E, F and B5. Moisturizing smoothing foundation Hydra-Lissant Parfait, Dr. Pierre Ricaud with hyaluronic acid. Mineral foundation Extra Virgin Minerals, The Body Shop with marula and olive oils. Foundation for dry skin A era Teint Pure, Vichy with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
Harmful components
Paying attention to the composition of the cosmetics you use is as important as the composition of the products you consume. Of course, the components from which cosmetic products are made may be unfamiliar and have scary names, but it’s definitely worth understanding them a little. There is no need to study the intricacies of cosmetics production, understand all the additives and have a perfect knowledge of chemistry. It is enough to remember the harmful components that must be avoided.
Substances that are not desirable in foundation:
- mineral oils (create an unpleasant film on the skin, tightening it and creating a mask effect);
- thimerosal (a toxic substance that can harm the body);
- sulfates (dangerous because they cause an allergic reaction);
- propylene glycol (least dangerous, but in large quantities can cause allergies).
By avoiding the above components, you will not harm your own body in the pursuit of beauty.
Vitamins and oils
It’s good if vitamins (especially fat-soluble and group B vitamins, which strengthen the hydro-lipid barrier of the skin), amino acids, vegetable oils or essential fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6 in winter will contain not only basic skin care products, but also foundation. Moreover, it is a misconception to think that only dry or normal skin needs these ingredients now. As well as the fact that such creams are completely unsuitable for oily and, especially, problem skin. The inscriptions “non comedogenic”, that is, “does not clog pores” and oil free – “without oils” do not necessarily have to be synonymous. Much depends on the concentration of oils: if it is small, then usually such products are non-comedogenic, and at the same time provide the skin with the necessary nutrition. In addition, there are non-comedogenic vegetable oils that are great for oily skin, such as sesame (also known as sesame), olive, and grape seed.
Features of choosing a product for oily and problem skin
The first thing that owners of oily and problematic skin need to remember is that they should not be afraid of dense and oily textures. Oily skin, like any other, needs to be moisturized abundantly. After all, the drier the skin, the more active the sebaceous glands work. Such is the paradox. Therefore, in winter, it is reasonable to abandon matte textures; they will dry out the skin and only lead to oily sheen and flaking.
It is worth paying attention to silicone textures. They give dense coverage but do not clog pores. A dense foundation allows you to disguise skin imperfections and visually reduce enlarged pores.
It is important to carefully study the composition of the foundation. A useful component for problem skin is tea tree oil. It not only reduces the secretion of the sebaceous glands, but also fights inflammation. There is no need to be afraid of oils in the composition. The main thing is that their concentration is not too high.
Pay attention to the consistency of the cream. It should not be too liquid or too thick. The application density can always be adjusted. Apply a thin layer of cream with a sponge or beauty blender. A thicker layer can be achieved using a brush.
During the day, oily skin inevitably begins to shine. Mattifying wipes will help get rid of excess fat. They do not dry out the skin or remove makeup, taking away only excess skin secretions.
Tonal weather veil
This is what you can call a good foundation. The pigments of any foundation themselves provide it with certain protective properties, protecting the skin from cold and wind. It is also good if the winter foundation contains silicone and cellulose polymers (they also make the texture of the cream “silky” and soft), natural oils and vegetable waxes. The latter are especially important in formulas for dry skin, as they provide it with good protection.
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Reading the composition
If you already have a foundation that you used in the summer, then it most likely will not be suitable for winter. And the point here is not only in its tone - after all, in summer our skin is usually darker, and in winter it becomes paler, losing part of the tan.
It is desirable that the foundation not only covers the skin well and makes it smoother, but also takes care of it. In order to choose high-quality cosmetics, you need to pay special attention to its composition. Cosmetologists recommend buying foundation for the autumn-winter period, which contains more vitamins and oils than usual.
Moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid), as well as antioxidants, should take their rightful place. In addition, foundation for the winter should protect the skin from the sun and nourish it. Therefore, it is important that this product contains UF filters and oils.
BB cream Nude, Erborian
Choice of
BeautyHack Karina Andreeva
For a long time I was in search of the best foundation. I liked some of them, but then they started to get boring - I changed them to something new almost every month. But after trying this BB cream, which I heard about more than once from many makeup gurus, I fell in love once and for all. Why?
Firstly, the shade is a godsend for girls with very fair skin. It does not yellow, does not give a “pale face” effect, and in the first ten minutes it adapts to your natural tone. Secondly, the product is ideal for those who, like me, suffer from dryness (you can read how I care for dry skin here
): BB cream does not emphasize flaking, but rather works as a day cream and moisturizes the skin.
Contains six-year-old Korean ginseng root, which stimulates microcirculation and activates natural collagen production; ginger, which cleanses and tones the skin; licorice, which relieves redness and works as an antioxidant. Thirdly, there is no need for a primer before this product - the cream is evenly distributed with your fingertips or a beauty blender in a matter of seconds and really lasts up to the promised 12 hours, after which it can be easily removed with a cleansing gel. Fourthly, the cream is very convenient for flights. It gives the effect of a “second skin” and allows it to breathe, refreshing the face. Fifthly, the SPF factor is 25: just what you need in your vacation cosmetic bag (especially if you are going to the sea!). And paired with the brand’s Glow Crème (I’m talking about it here
) you can get the desired Photoshop effect.
Price: 3,500 rub.
Little secrets of winter makeup
In winter, skin prone to redness and flaking is even more vulnerable. During this period, the areas covered with the rash become larger. After all, cold air and frost irritate already problematic skin. In these cases, use a greenish-toned primer to hide the redness. The corrector should be applied under the cream.
Makeup artists also advise using a moistened sponge to apply tone in cases where the skin is a little flaky. Its rough surface will allow the tone to lie more evenly on the face without highlighting problem areas.
CC cream “Perfect radiance”, Erborian
Tested by BeautyHack editor Natalia Kapitsa
I like fairly dense coverage with good masking ability. Erborian changed my idea of BB creams and did it irrevocably. The product has a velvety texture and a beautiful golden hue - white. It acquires color only after application. It masks and moisturizes well - it copes well with redness and age spots from post-acne. The product wears well, laying down like a weightless veil rather than a thick mask, creating the effect of healthy, glowing skin.
Price: 3950 rub. (45 ml)
