Makeup Foundation

Makeup Foundation Image Makeup Foundation is used to provide an even skin tone, cover imperfections and give a finish to the skin. It should go on smoothly and evenly without adding shine or gloss. Foundation is often formulated with UV protectants and moisturizers.

The wrong colored skin foundations will make your color base pigments look either unwell or dirty. Contrary to what many women think, skin foundations are good for your skin as a face cream and can give your face a lift as an anti-aging product. Good brands of skin foundations add protection especially with the use of your daily moisturizer. Your skin's color pigments are protected from air pollution and harmful UVA/UVB rays. To get the best protection for your skin type check what level of sunscreen is provided by the skin foundations that you wear.

With skin foundations you will have to use a cream, powder or liquid makeup foundation. This will depend on your skin type, color pigment, and the how much coverage you need. If your skin seems to absorb skin foundations quickly that might be because it is dry, so a silk cream foundation might be best. Powder foundations are effective in controlling oil build-up on greasier skins. When applying foundation the makeup should be applied and spread on with a sponge for minimal coverage.

How do I apply makeup foundation?

Step 1 - First apply moisturizer to your face.

Step 2 - Shake the foundation bottle well. Dab some into your palm.

Step 3 - Dip in your fingers or a triangular sponge, and dot on your cheeks, your chin, your forehead, and your nose.

Step 4 - Smooth it over your face and gently blend in upward, outward motions, making sure not to forget the side of your nose, under your eyebrows, along the jawline, blending an inch below the jawline and chin.

Step 5 - Gently blot the face with a tissue when you are done, to soak up any excess oil. Your foundation should feel light and natural. In fact, if you can feel it at all, you have put on too much.

Foundation Tip 1: If your water-based foundation dries out, add a few drops of alcohol-free toner and shake to get rid of clumps. A bit of toner will also make an oil-based foundation sheerer and less oily. (Note: oil-based foundations separate; shake each time before you use them.)

Foundation Tip 2: If you have facial hair, apply foundation in the downward direction to minimize the impact of facial hair.

On a mature skin, do not apply foundation on the fine lines around the eyes. It makes the lines more prominent by accumulating there. So avoid the under eye areas in mature skins. For an evening makeup, you can mix some astringent or water in a little foundation to dilute it and then use it on these areas.