How to apply the foundation?
How to choose the right foundation?
A foundation is chosen according to the natural color of the skin, to obtain a natural effect. The tone must not be too dark, so as not to contrast with the complexion of the neck. For a successful make-up, choose a half-tone foundation lighter than your complexion, to be applied on the rounded parts of the face: the cheeks, the curve of the nose, the chin and the forehead.
If you have fair skin, play on transparency, avoiding too light shades that turn pale.
If your complexion is olive, choose a haze of powder that blends with your skin.
How to choose the composition of my foundation?
The consistency of the foundation will be different depending on whether you want to Cover some imperfections, give a velvety, natural or luminous appearance to the skin:
- The fluid foundations
They are perfect for a natural make-up because they do not cover much. They allow to unify the complexion by playing with transparency and lightness.
Two types of fluid foundations can be distinguished:
moisturizing fluids, which offer a satin and luminous effect and are suitable for all skin types,
matting fluids, which mitigate imperfections and give a velvety and smooth touch to make-up. They are ideal for skins that shine. Recommended for combination skin with an oily tendency.
- The foundation-mousse
They are suitable for a natural and light make-up. The mousse foundation gives the skin a velvety appearance. Slightly covering, its composition based on powder foam is very easy to put on and offers a pleasant sensation in contact with the skin, melting upon application. It is suitable for all skin types, even the most delicate.
-The compact foundations
Thicker and more opaque, they are perfect for unifying the complexion. The final effect is velvety, flawless and sophisticated. They are suitable for those who want to mask imperfections or prefer a slightly heavier makeup.
There are two types of compact foundation:
The compact cream foundation: slightly satin, it is perfect for combination or dry skin.
The compact powder foundation: women always on the run love it, as it makes for a perfect 2-in-1. Allows you to give the skin a velvety-peach skin look. It is recommended for skins that tend to shine.
- Stick foundations
Practical and easy to use, these foundations come in the form of a stick to be applied directly to the face. In your purse all day, it allows you to make small adjustments at any time. It is suitable for normal or dry skin, but is not recommended for oily skin.
- The colored creams
Tinted cream is more discreet than foundation, but for this very reason less opaque. It is an easy to use product, which allows you to give a touch of natural and delicate color to the skin. The tinted cream can also serve as a day cream, thanks to the addition of moisturizing and beneficial substances for the skin.
How to choose your color?
Opt for a foundation similar to your complexion. To find out if the color is right, apply a little foundation on the inside of the wrist: the right product is the one that blends with your skin.
Apply foundation
- Prepare the skin:
For a good foundation application your skin must be perfect.
Make yourself gods regularly gommage allows to refine the skin texture by eliminating dead cells. This gesture ensures a better seal of the product and allows greater uniformity.
Clean the face with a cleansing or purifying product to free the pores before applying the product.
Moisturize the pelle is an indispensable gesture before applying a foundation. So the make-up holds better and putting on the foundation is easier.
A corrector or a green base allow you to hide imperfections and obtain a more uniform final result.
- Practically:
Warm the fluid foundation in the palm of your hand to make it easier to apply. You can proceed with a damp sponge, which allows you to apply the product evenly and without smudging on the face.
Avoid applying too thick a layer of foundation so as not to suffocate the skin. Start from the middle areas of the face (chin, cheeks, forehead) and then gently spread the product from the inside to the outside of the face, from top to bottom.
Blend the product at the roots of the hair, eyebrows, at the base of the ears and on the nostrils.
The essential advice
- Always try on foundation before you buy it!
- Apply the foundation on perfectly cleansed skin and after applying a day cream.
- Complete everything with the application of a powder, which fixes the foundation, facilitates the application of other products and gives the skin a silky, velvety and amber touch.
- In winter, or under the neon light, choose a foundation with a hint of pink.
- In summer, opt for a sand-colored foundation, which brings out the brightness of your face in the rays of the sun.
- Do not insist too much on the foundation to mask imperfections, rather use a concealer, which will give a better result.
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