Beauty Tips on How to Buy and Apply Foundation & Powder

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Choosing the wrong shade of foundation can give dramatically affect the way you look. Follow these tips to choose the shade that is best for you.

Foundation

This is used to enhance the colour of the complexion. Three basic types may be used, depending upon your skin type. For dry skin, liquid foundation works best whereas semi-liquid is best for combination skins. Foundaion can be applied with a sponge and blended into the hairline and along the jaw for a natural finish.

How to buy Foundation

The biggest mistake women make is choosing a foundation that's too light. This gives an unnatural, ashen look. Here are a couple of tips to practice when buying foundation.

Test foundation on the inside of the forearm-skin. The tone should be closest to the neck colour. Make-up shold blend with the skin colour of the neck, not the face. If in doubt then buy one shade lighter than your facial skin tone. Don't make up your mind instantly. It takes about a minute for colour to dry and interact with the chemicals in your skin. The red pigments develop first, so it will appear the pinkest at the beginningl. THen go to the nearest source of natural light. (Even the most flatterieng cosmetics hall tend to have colour-distorting fluorescent lighting.) If you have chosen the right colour, it will disappear into the skin.

How to Use Foundation

Keep your hair off your face by tying it back or using a hair band or scarf. Cleanse and moisturize your face and neck. Wait at least fie minutes for the moisturizer to be thoroughly absorbed into the skin. Sweep the sponge smoothly across the foundation. If you are using a cake foundation that needs to be applied with water, dapen a casmetic sponge and squeeze out the excessive water. The more water you leave in the sponge the lighter the effect of the foundation will be; the drier the sponge, the heavier the effect will be. Using gentle, even strokes, cover the larger areas of your face first (the cheeks, forehead and T-Zone) following thier natural contours. Blend well under the jaw line and down the neck to create a natural effect. Be careful not to apply too much around the hairline. Finally, check to make sure the face is smoothly and evenly covered. Use a concealor on any spots or blemishes. You'll see that your face is glowing without a spot.

Concealer

Concealer is used to hide dark circles around the eyes, and is also used to cover blemishes and scars. A beige concealer is ideal for dark skins and one with natural tones for rairer skins. This should be spread evenly using a dry sponge or your fingers. Now, apply the foundation.

Translucent Powder

This powder is used to dust the face. This helps the foundation to stay on longer. Excess powder should be brushed off. Blusher should be blended evenly along the cheekbones.

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