Foundation
- Created on Friday, 16 December 2011 16:00
To have a great-looking skin, you should choose the perfect foundation. The right foundation should be perfectly matched to your skin texture and tone and not be heavy. Apply a foundation shade as close to your skin tone as possible. Always test foundation in natural light, never test on your hands.
Before applying foundation use a primer, it will make your face smooth and keep your makeup on for longer. Always use a moisturiser before applying foundation and give it a minute to absorb.
If your skin is normal or dry, look for a creamy liquid formula or a stick foundation.
If your skin is oil, look for an oil-free foundation.
Start with less foundation - it is easier to add a little more later than remove it. You do not need to use foundation all over your face, it is best to begin your application in the centre of your face, dotting on the cheeks and forehead and blend it. Blend very gently, especially around mouth, nose and corners of the eyes. Be sure that the face and the body have a balance tone.
The right tools help you apply foundation quickly and with great-looking results:
- A makeup sponge - really helps with the blending process
- A foundation brush - blends very well, you should always wash your sponge and brush after every application
- Fingers
To see the true effect of the foundation wait a moment and then you can add more foundation or blend if it is needed.
Unfortunately most of the foundations described below cannot buy on a high street in Aberdeen but they are all available online. Contact me if you have any troubles with choosing right foundation.
Graftobian HD - stunning, professional product, great for photo sessions, the foundation is heavy and thick, covers very well, to apply-use a little amount and gently blend. I use foundation brush and damp sponge, big range of colours
Revlon PhotoReady - little shimmery so I do not use powder otherwise it will look little dry, it blends really well, nice light coverage, great packaging
Make Up For Ever HD - this is an excellent foundation, you can build from medium to full coverage, perfect consistency, blend well. It photographs beautifully, high definition, great colour selection
MaxFactor Lasting Performance - this foundation applies easily with brush or sponge, coverage is brilliant, I have used it for years, one of my favourite drug store brand, you can mix shades easily
Estee Lauder Double Wear - great for wedding, texture is liquidly, excellent full coverage, matt finish, last all day, dries very quickly so needs work with very fast, I usually apply by foundation brush and then press by sponge
Kryolan TV Paint Stick - professional really good product, provides good coverage ? from medium to full, can be little tricky to work with, great for stage, photographs, little heavy for daily use
L?oreal Infallible - good for dry skin, it is quite thick but easy - working with foundation brush, too strong smell, good coverage, little shiny for 3-4 hours, need use a powder
Yaby Foundation - it blends incredibly easily, leaving skin smooth, last longer, very light, skin looks very fresh
Myface Mymix - very liquidly, too liquidly for me, light coverage, best for summer, it is easier work with fingers than brush or sponge, suitable for dry skin
Mac Studio Sculpt - great foundation, very creamy, lasts all day, you can build coverage from medium to full, one of my favourite foundation
Mac Studio Fix Fluid - it is very thick foundation, very good full coverage, gives a nice, smooth finish, coverage could be too heavy for everyday, big range of colours
Mac Select SPF15 - nice coverage, not be heavy, good for everyday use, can make dry areas skin little patchy
Mehron - very creamy, smooth texture but non-greasy. It blends well, offers great coverage (highly pigmented) and still looks quite natural
