Beauty is all about the skin; it’s an essential component to good looks. When you see someone whom you find pretty, most likely she has clear, smooth skin.
Foundation is a key item in a makeup kit, to ensure you get your perfect shade and formula, buy at a beauty studio, there you will get professional guidance.
OILY SKIN
Look for oil free liquid foundation and if you choose to wear moisturizer, use a mattifying formula, it dries down matte, smoothing the appearance of the skin.
NORMAL TO DRY SKIN
You can use a liquid, creamy or stick foundation. Always prime your skin with a moisturizer before applying foundation and give it a minute to absorb.
TO APPLY –
Use a wedge (triangular synthetic sponge), your finger tips or foundation brush, start with less foundation than you think you need, it’s easier to add a little more later than remove it. Apply to center of cheeks and forehead, blend towards the edge of your face to assure even coverage, blend gently and carefully around the nose and mouth.
Foundation is also moisturizing, which makes for a smoother, creamier finish. Set foundation by applying powder, this locks the foundation into place and helps prevent oil breakthrough.
VISAGE’S FOUNDATION TEST
Finding the perfect foundation is the number one most important thing. The right foundation should not be heavy or artificial. It should, in fact, be so perfectly matched to your skin tone and texture that it disappears. You see not makeup, but smooth, flawless skin. If you already own or want to buy a foundation, try this test. Apply a swipe of it on your cheek; step out into natural light with a mirror and blend, if it’s invisible on your skin, your foundation works, if the swipe is visible (lighter or darker), it’s time to get a new foundation.
written by Uche Amonye
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