Makeup with a right face foundation
May 5, 2009
Choosing the right foundation for you starts with knowing your skin type. Once you know whether your skin is normal, oily, dry or sensitive you can choose both the type and the shade of foundation that will make your skin look marvelous.
Foundations come in liquids, creams, powders, gels, cakes, and sticks. Cream foundations contain the highest amount of oil and are usually packaged in jars. Liquid foundations have less oil, or sometimes no oil, and come in bottles or tubes. Gel foundations always come in squeezable tubes. Cake foundations typically come in compacts, while sticks come just like they sound, in sticks that turn from the bottom.
Cream, liquid, and gel foundations are typically used in the daytime, while cakes and sticks, except for concealer sticks, are used more often at night, when artificial lighting can wash out the look of your complexion. However, you can apply a touch of cake or stick foundation to cover a blemish in the daytime.
Dry skin benefits from cream foundations that are rich in moisture. Oily skin works better with water-based or oil-control foundations. Normal skin has the luxury of using any foundation formula that looks good. There are also foundation types that reflect light, making dull skin look better, and types that don’t aggravate acne.
Once you know which type of foundation to use, it’s time to pick your shade. The best shade is the one that matches your natural complexion. Using a shade lighter or darker than your natural skin tone won’t improve your looks; in fact, it will make your skin look worse.
Test a foundation’s color by applying it along your jaw line or on the inside of your wrist. Don’t try colors on the back of your hand, because the skin there is often several shades darker than your face because of its exposure to the sun. It’s good to check the foundation color in the sunlight if possible, or under a special “natural” light at better cosmetic counters.
The right type of foundation will help balance the moisture level in the skin, since foundations work as blotters to remove excess oil. The right foundation shade will cover pores, freckles, and blemishes to make skin look smooth and even. If you have dark circles under your eyes, or dark spots or blemishes on your skin, apply yellow concealer before putting on foundation. If your skin has red patches or a red undertone, apply green concealer to even out the tone before applying your skin-tone foundation.
To apply foundation, dab tiny dots on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Blend the foundation quickly but evenly with your fingertips or with a wet sponge. Blot the face with a dry tissue, and then brush with loose powder to “set” the foundation. Use your compact only for touch-ups.
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