How to prepare your skin for foundation
Point one. Cleansing.
“Skin preparation is the most important step when applying foundation and concealer.
Don’t forget to periodically “renew” your skin and remove dead skin cells. Pay attention to peeling rolls, products containing fruit acids, or scrubs without coarse abrasive particles - they cleanse the skin as delicately as possible and do not irritate it. The presence of sugar, finely crushed fruit seeds and other things in the product can create invisible microtraumas on the face. The optimal mode for using such products is once every three weeks for deep cleansing. The rest can be used once or twice a week, depending on the recommendations on the package.”
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Point two. Hydration.
“Any skin, regardless of its type and condition, needs hydration. After washing your face, use a toner to further cleanse your skin of impurities and prepare it for applying other moisturizers. The ideal combination is serum plus moisturizer. It is important to understand that you should not use serum exclusively, its task is to enhance the effect of the moisturizer; in its pure form it will not give the desired effect and will even make the skin a little more dehydrated. If you don’t like multi-step care, just get by with toner and moisturizer, that may be enough. The better the skin is hydrated, the more invisible the coating is.
Important: Don't use too much moisturizer before applying foundation, especially if you don't have time to wait for it to absorb. If you overdo it, the foundation will “slip” very much on the skin when applied and will not adhere well.
Lifehack . If your skin has imperfections in the form of reddish rashes, apply a cotton pad soaked in vasoconstrictor eye drops for a few minutes before applying moisturizing products. This will make the redness less noticeable."
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Equalizer (concealer)
The foundation usually stays on the face for up to 5-6 hours, performing its main functions: it prevents makeup from rolling and spreading, and the skin shines.
Professional makeup artists use a super product called “evener” for such purposes. This transparent gel has the ability to keep makeup perfect for up to 18 hours, but, of course, you cannot use it often.
The purpose of concealer is to hide dark circles, redness, broken capillaries and any other imperfections that appear on your skin. One of the tinting agents must be applied over the concealer to level out the transitions.
In general, try not to overload your skin with corrective products. And you shouldn’t apply the fundamental sequence of everything you have in your makeup bag. Professionals do not overuse everything at once and usually only “patch” the skin, removing blemishes, rather than applying a continuous layer of foundation, tone, powder and blush.
For example, for pigment spots or a nose that turns red in the cold, use a colored base - lilac and green, and for other areas sometimes one base is enough, and often it doesn’t hurt to powder, say, the T-zone, thereby adding matte to the face.
How to choose a foundation shade
“The selection of a foundation always begins not only with the choice of its density, durability and finish, but also the undertone. The most common are olive, pinkish and neutral. Look closely at your wrists in daylight. If the veins showing through your skin have a bluish tint, your skin most likely has a cool, pinkish undertone. If they have a subtle greenish tint, your skin has a warm, olive tone.
Test on the area of the lower jaw and neck - this will allow you to select the shade as accurately as possible. You should not do this on the forehead, chin, nose - the result, as a rule, has nothing to do with your real tone. Your task is to choose the product so that it blends as much as possible with the color of the neck (we most often do not tint it).”
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What should you consider before applying?
Applying foundation is a real art that can be learned by carefully observing the technique step by step and applying the technique to your face. The following details are important for an effective result:
- Product selection. It is necessary to take into account its density, color range, as well as additional features such as flicker, light reflection, moisturizing, and ultraviolet protection.
For young skin, a light cream is suitable, for more mature skin - a thicker one, and the most viscous one is used by professional makeup artists to create artistic images.
- Base color palette. It varies in different shades of pink, yellow and beige. The right tone will transform your appearance, while the wrong one can ruin everything.
- A preparatory basis for foundation, the task of which is to correct and disguise imperfections. It is provided with a whole palette that can mask acne (green), pigmentation (lilac), uneven relief (pink).
Are there any other secrets to creating an irresistible appearance?
Color selection
Professionals do not hide the fact that foundation should not at all match the color of your face - amazing results can be achieved thanks to unexpected solutions. Of course, we are not talking about radically opposite shades.
What shade of cream should be applied to the face is clear from the photo, which shows everything in detail:
- If the skin is hyperemic and has a reddish color, a natural beige shade is suitable.
- For yellowish skin tones, a peachy pink product is recommended.
- The gray, earthy color will hide the ivory product.
- Pale skin will be revived with a porcelain or light caramel color.
- On a dark complexion, a golden-beige or golden-sunny tone would be ideal.
To compare the shade of the product with the color of your skin, you need to apply it to the back of the brush and carefully blend.
Makeup choice
The photo shows how a professional uses foundation step by step, creating everyday corrective makeup. Using tone you can:
- It is not a visually ideal nose to turn into a sophisticated, neat one. To do this, apply a darker shade to the wings, as well as the very tip of the nose, carefully blending.
- Change oval. Using two colors of the product, you need to apply them pointwise, placing accents as follows - a light tone is applied to the areas that need to be highlighted and brought closer, and a dark tone is applied to mask and move away.
- Hide wrinkles. The light shade is applied along the crease with patting movements, driving in the cream.
- Conceal pores. The product is applied to the area of enlarged pores twice - first with patting ones to fill the pores, and after some time - with lighter ones to create the effect of smooth, dense skin.
It is recommended to use mattifying foundations during the daytime for everyday make-up, giving a natural, healthy, fresh look. And for a festive evening out - with shimmering fluids that make the skin transparent and radiant.
Choosing a product according to skin type
In order not to make a mistake when choosing a foundation product, you need to take into account the skin color type and the characteristics of each of them; it is advantageous to emphasize the advantages or demonstratively expose the disadvantages.
Correctly applying foundation on your face based on the photo is not difficult step by step if you know that makeup artists carry out the following gradation:
- Cold type - with a bluish, lilac tint. Warm pink, reddish, golden colors are suitable.
- Neutral type - with a greenish tint. Combines with natural and shades of beige.
- Warm type - with an olive, yellowish tint. Sandy, sunny tones fit perfectly
But in life it is difficult to find obvious owners of one type or another; most often the skin presents mixed variants. The foundation is selected in such a way as to highlight the color or disguise it.
The main mistakes when choosing a foundation
Pink tint for freshness
“If you, having a sandy or tanned skin tone, are convinced that you need a foundation with a pinkish undertone, “for freshness,” please stop. Such manipulation will give your skin a grayish tint, and you won’t achieve any freshness.”
Dark shade to simulate tan
“A tan foundation is also not the best option, in which case you need to apply it to your neck, ears and other exposed areas. The ideal solution is to choose a cream that matches your skin tone, and then use bronzer to create the illusion of a tan. Then it will look fresh and relevant.”
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Foundation (or base) for makeup
The composition of the foundation is much more diverse, and it can transform even hopeless-looking skin, hiding pores, wrinkles and unevenness even from acne and small scars. All this becomes possible thanks to the presence of silicone and collagen in the base, which allow you to heal and rejuvenate even not very good skin.
The consistency of the foundation is similar to foundation, but its palette is different. The base can be transparent, apricot, peach or beige. These tones are quite suitable for relatively good skin, which only needs to be slightly improved and “illuminated” from the inside.
But if you have problem skin, then you should try foundations in more exotic shades. So, a green base neutralizes redness, lavender will lighten pigment spots, banana will cope with yellow skin undertones, and pink will remove grayness. The pearlescent base will visually rejuvenate more mature skin.
Typically the database copes with a number of tasks, such as:
- evens out skin texture;
- illuminates the face from the inside (which looks especially good in the photo);
- fixes makeup while allowing the skin to breathe;
- eliminates oily shine and protects the skin, like a day cream.
If everything is fine with the skin and there is no need to seriously even it out, you can get by with more familiar means - powder and foundation.
Healthy skin should not be corrected in any way, but if you have a party or TV broadcast, that is, you need to look perfect for several hours, then you need to take into account some nuances.
How to apply foundation
“The result depends on the tools and technique of applying foundation.
Brushes and sponges . I recommend applying the foundation using a brush or sponge as this is how you can achieve the most natural coverage.
Fingers . The option of applying with your fingers is also acceptable, since under the influence of the heat of your hands the product becomes more flexible, however, if you are new to makeup, it is better to use the tools mentioned above to avoid streaks or excessive density.
Lifehack. If you have applied too much foundation to your skin, after it has been completely distributed, soak the sponge in water, squeeze it out, and then, applying slight pressure with your palm, roll it in light circular motions over the surface of your face. The sponge will collect the excess, and the coverage on the skin will look more weightless.”
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Mattifying face creams: review
Let's consider the most famous brands for the production of matting cream.
Garnier "Clean Skin"
One of the most famous brands that produces a huge number of high-quality and inexpensive cosmetics, including mattifying creams. As a rule, products from this company are ideal for combination and oily skin. This product is not suitable for use in summer. In this case, you will be replaced by a special matting powder.
Mattifying cream from Garnier has a dense structure, but does not cause discomfort and does not clog pores. Lasts great throughout the day. It has an affordable price and good quality.
Payot Creme Matifiante
The main feature of this cosmetic product is that it is applied before bedtime.
Perfectly controls the functioning of the sebaceous glands, normalizes the production of subcutaneous sebum. Does not cause a feeling of tightness. Suitable for both summer and cold seasons. The main disadvantage is the high price.
Sun Energy mattifying sunscreen
This product is ideal in the summer. Perfectly protects the skin from harmful UV rays, deeply moisturizes and has an antioxidant effect.
It contains green tea and white cotton, which perfectly protect even very sensitive skin. It has a cheap price, but is in no way inferior in quality to famous expensive creams.
To summarize, we can say that mattifying cream is an amazing product that protects facial skin from various harmful factors. They can be both daytime and nighttime, and have different structures.
Below is a video review of mattifying foundations:
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How to apply foundation on dry skin
“If your skin has flaking, apply foundation using a sponge with light tapping movements, this way you will “smooth out” its texture. If you are more accustomed to applying with a brush, give preference to flat options. Move from the center of the face to the periphery, gently distributing the product. To maintain the effect of fresh skin, do not use powder - it will make the face too matte and can also emphasize flaking.”
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How to apply foundation to problem skin
“Applying foundation to problem skin requires a little more attention. Your task is to hide imperfections as much as possible, without overloading your skin with cosmetics. I recommend not resorting to radical measures and not making a thick mask on your face. Create a medium-density coverage on the skin, and then, if necessary, enhance it locally with foundation or concealer, using light tapping movements on problem areas.”
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Rules for how to apply makeup evenly
The most difficult thing is to blend the fluid as if it is not on your face. Creating naturalness artificially is the work of real professionals.
Here are the best tips from makeup artists that help apply the cream evenly:
- Apply the cream pointwise and along massage lines. Do not squeeze the foundation directly onto your face. Using your fingertips, easily distribute the fluid along the contour.
- Let the moisturizer dry slightly. There are often advisers on the Internet who recommend applying foundation immediately after. In this case, there is a danger of receiving a greasy shine as a gift.
- Choose the amount of cosmetics wisely. Too much is bad, too little is also bad.
- In total, there are three layers on the face - cream, foundation and foundation. As a last resort, you can powder your makeup during the day, but do not apply a fourth layer.
- The area around the eyes can be skipped. To eliminate highlights and imperfections, use a tinted concealer.
- Keep an eye on the expiration date of your cosmetics. A spoiled product can cause skin problems.
Selecting a brush
For successful makeup, it is extremely important to know which brush to apply the product to your face. According to the origin of the pile they are divided into:
- Natural. They are best used to apply foundations with a crumbly, dry structure.
- Synthetic - ideal for creamy formulations. They are economical because they do not absorb the product, as a result of which the product is spent much more economically.
According to the form they are distinguished:
- A spatula brush, with thick, artificial bristles and an even cut, such a thing is in the arsenal of many makeup artists.
- A brush with a beveled edge covers fine wrinkles well and masks uneven terrain.
- The oval brush is a bestseller, similar to a toothbrush, it does its job perfectly.
- Brush with sponge. It is the handle that makes using the sponge more convenient.
- A brush with a pointed end allows you to work on individual areas of the skin in more detail.
- Kabuki brush – a round puff is designed for control manipulations.
The brush helps not only to apply the cream to areas, but also to shade it, which is very important for a natural look.
