Until the age of 20, a girl is beautiful thanks to nature.After 20, her attractiveness is inversely proportional to the amount of makeup on her face (who among us does not remember the youthful desire to become an adult with the help of mascara and lipstick!) And after another 10 years, a woman's appearance completely reflects her lifestyle and ability to use cosmetics. And this is quite understandable. Life mercilessly leaves its mark on a woman's face in the form of early wrinkles, age spots, acne, and dark circles under the eyes. Sometimes it seems that you need to be Modigliani to be able to paint over all the traces of the years you have lived. In order for you to succeed in your daily painting called "I am beautiful", we are announcing the opening of classes for naturalist artists. The first lesson will be devoted to the correct choice of foundation. And this is no coincidence. After all, it is this type of cosmetics that guarantees an even skin tone, like a porcelain doll. And it is after this that you can paint anything you want on your “canvas”: the image of a femme fatale, timid innocence, wisdom and indulgence. Do you agree? Then let’s talk about how to choose a foundation so that it becomes your lifesaver, and not an ally of time, telling others about all your wrinkles and the difficulties you have experienced.
Texture of foundation
We all know that there are foundation creamsliquid and thick like country sour cream. But few people know: how these products differ, and what consistency to choose. In fact, the principle is simple. The better the skin, the more liquid the foundation can be. If you need to hide a lot of imperfections (from age spots to uneven skin), then choose a thicker and heavier tone. Of course, it will not be as light and airy as its more liquid counterparts, but such a cream will faithfully keep silent about all the secrets of your skin. As for loose tones, they are created as a supplement. They cover the skin with a second layer after using a liquid tone. The loose type of camouflage helps to muffle the shine of the skin and make the complexion more even. Also, when choosing a foundation, you should consider your skin type. It used to be that only “Ballet” lay on the shelves of haberdashery stores, and the cosmetics industry remained deaf to women's demands. As a result, Soviet fashionistas diluted the foundation with a moisturizer (if the skin was oily) or applied the foundation in two layers (on dry skin). Today, you can not only choose the right foundation, but also buy two different tubes - for winter and for summer. After all, in the cold season, your skin needs additional care and protection. And foundation (if chosen correctly) can provide you with this.
Types of tonal funds
There are several types of foundation creams:
- Cream - fluid Thin, liquid foundationmakeup, which is popularly called serum. It is great for dry skin and warm seasons. However, be careful. With aging skin, the cream-fluid can do a disservice. It will not mask fine wrinkles and will only emphasize all the age-related changes.
- Cream - mousse Very light and gentle foundationa cream that perfectly evens out skin tone, moisturizes the skin without weighing it down. The cream - mousse perfectly masks fine wrinkles, freckles and unnoticeable pigment spots. It is well suited for both young and aging skin.
- Liquid tone with particles reflecting light.The cream enters the silicone, which allows the cream to lie evenly. And microparticles help to mask small wrinkles and make the skin visually younger. Such cream is well suited for evening activities and for filming in front of the camera.
- Masking pencil This foundation is veryA dense texture that hides skin imperfections. It should not be applied to the entire face, but only to problem areas. Dermatologists do not recommend frequent use of a masking pencil, as it clogs the pores.
- Cream - powder The structure of this toneis quite dense, so it will be useful for those with oily skin. Many may think that a thick foundation will only make oily skin heavier, but this is not true. Cream powder perfectly absorbs sebum.
- Cream - stick This foundation has a verydense structure, so it is most often used on film sets. As for everyday life, the cream - stick is suitable for dry and normal skin, as well as for those women who need to mask certain imperfections on the face.
- Tone cream with antibacterial effect Itthe product is ideal for problem skin. He not only masks acne, but also cures it. Therefore, if you have inflamed skin, choose a foundation with antibacterial effect.
Color of cosmetic product
Many women opt forfoundation, the color of which completely repeats the skin tone. And this is wrong. According to all the rules of cosmetology, the shade of the foundation should be radically different from the general skin color type. For example, you are a blonde with a pinkish complexion. This means that your foundation should be beige. And vice versa. At the same time, try not to go to extremes. Do not take too dark a tone if you are fair-skinned or a light tone for dark skin. Strong contrast does not suit anyone. In order to make the right choice, try the foundation on your cheek, and not on the back of your hand, as we are all used to doing. Make a small confident smear with a tester on your cheekbones, walk around the store for five minutes, let the cream get used to your skin and you can evaluate the result. This way you can not only understand: which foundation to choose, but also protect yourself from unreasonable purchases. By the way, evaluating the shade of a foundation under artificial lighting is a lost cause. You do not spend most of your time under spotlights, right? That's why you should test foundation outside. Have you applied a smear? Leave the store and look at yourself in the mirror. Did you like the result? Then you can replenish your makeup bag.
Rules of application of a voice-frequency cream
Very often women buy good cosmetics,but they don't know how to use it at all. As a result, the foundation is shiny and looks like a mask from a horror movie, the mascara crumbles, and the lipstick looks like it was applied with a shovel instead of a brush. So let's learn not only how to choose a foundation, but also how to apply it to the skin correctly.
- Moisturize the skin
Remember, before applying to skinfoundation, it needs to be prepared. Namely, moisturized. Apply the cream to your face, remove the residue with a napkin and you can open the tube with the foundation. Many may be surprised by this requirement. After all, the foundation itself is quite oily and can provide the skin with the necessary moisture. This is, of course, correct. But believe me, the foundation will lie better on prepared skin, so do not forget to apply the cream to your face after washing.
- Fingers aside
How do women usually apply foundation?That's right, with your fingers. But you should use a damp sponge. Then the foundation will lay evenly on your face, and there will be no extra cream consumption. In a word, all pluses. It's just a pity that girls so often neglect them. Now let's talk about the movements that should be used to apply the foundation to the skin. Everything is simple here. Remember how the cosmetologist gave us a massage, and repeat his movements. That is, apply the foundation from the middle of the face to the temple area. As for the forehead, it is best not to bring the sponge a couple of centimeters to the edge, but to rub the border with your fingers.
- Eyes - a mirror of the soul
In order to apply the tone correctly aroundeyes, you need to do this not with a sponge, but with a brush. Take a small amount of cream and lightly tap it into the area around the eyes. After that, carefully remove the remaining cream with a napkin. By the way, you should not powder this part of the face, since the skin around the eyes is very thin and under a thick layer of makeup all the small wrinkles will be visible on it.
- Complicating makeup
For those who don't like the flat effectlifeless mask after applying the tone, we recommend buying several shades of foundation from the same company. We will need a darker shade for the cheekbones, temple area, chin and wings of the nose. Cover all the remaining parts of the face with a light tone. In order for the border of the transition of two shades to be invisible, carefully shade the joints of the cream. We categorically do not recommend using foundations from different companies. Each product reacts differently to weather conditions and skin secretions. Therefore, if you are going to combine two shades in makeup, be sure to use creams of the same composition.
How to properly store a foundation
Finally, I would like to recall a wise saying aboutthat there are no ugly women. Skillful use of cosmetics, tasteful clothes can brighten up all the shortcomings that nature has awarded you. As for foundation, its service in turning an ordinary woman into a luxurious lady is simply invaluable. Good tone, like a caring friend, can hide traces of a sleepless night, signs of malaise and ordinary acne. But all this will happen only if you choose a really high-quality foundation. Therefore, do not skimp on cosmetics and be beautiful! We advise you to read:
