Foundation is the perfect base for makeup,regardless of individual skin type. It should always be in your cosmetic bag, even if your face without makeup can be safely placed on the cover of some glossy women's magazine. Due to menstrual irregularities, even a perfect face can get a pimple, and insomnia associated with a deadline usually "pleases" girls with a dull complexion and peeling. Only a high-quality product can cope with all these imperfections. How to use foundation to always look flawless?
Harmful for the skin tone cream or how to avoid unpleasant consequences
Regular use of the tone by cosmetologists is notrecommended. Mineral oils and petroleum products, which are included in the composition of mass- and middle-market creams due to their cheapness, clog pores and, with prolonged use, cause acne and comedones. They are difficult to wash out of the skin, especially ultra-stable formulations. Due to the fact that the oxygen supply to the upper layers of the epidermis is disrupted, early wrinkles appear and the functioning of the sebaceous glands is disrupted. Conclusion: saving on the purchase of foundation is highly undesirable. To reduce the negative consequences of the constant use of foundation to a minimum, regularly use an exfoliant. You can “pull out” the remains of cream and dirt from the pores only by refreshing the skin with a scrub with large polymer particles or an enzyme peeling. Once or twice a week, cleanse your face with a face wash gel, then apply a small amount of exfoliant to it. Massage the skin with your fingertips for 2-3 minutes, then rinse off the mixture with plenty of water and pat dry with a terry towel. If you have enlarged pores that are particularly prone to clogging, pay attention to the packaging of the cream when you buy it in the store. It should indicate that the product does not contain comedogenic ingredients. This means that the cream has a light and non-greasy texture that does not provoke the appearance of "blackheads" on the nose, forehead and chin. Carry thermal water with you and regularly spray it on your face - this will additionally moisturize and soothe the skin. The tone will not penetrate the epidermis if you use a special base for makeup. This is a translucent base that has matting and smoothing properties. It lies on the skin in a thin layer and prevents the absorption of the foundation. In addition, it significantly prolongs the life of your makeup, and this is a big plus. If your face often looks dull and colorless, buy a makeup base with shining particles – the so-called “highlighter”. However, using foundation has some advantages. Residents of megacities, applying a toner to their skin, protect it from dust, harmful effects of exhaust gases, hot air of offices equipped with heating systems. Creams with SPF factors do not “let through” ultraviolet radiation, which is the cause of premature aging. Antibacterial toners for oily skin treat inflammation and mattify, so you do not have to use matting wipes and powder every hour.
How to choose the right foundation
- Focus on your skin type
Most skin problems arise due toincorrect selection of skin care and decorative cosmetics. When choosing a cream for dry skin, give preference to moisturizing and nourishing options. The product should contain Shea butter, vitamin E, proteins and lactic acids. Such a cream is usually unusually liquid, since fine wrinkles form early on dry skin, and a thick composition “flows” into them and makes them more noticeable. Foundation for combination and oily skin is usually available in the form of a fluid, spray or gel. Such textures allow you to exclude fatty oils from the composition, which are completely unnecessary with increased activity of the sebaceous glands. Cosmetics for oily skin should have anti-inflammatory properties to dry out pimples, pustules and minor inflammations. Usually, their packaging indicates that the cream contains tea tree oil or witch hazel extract. Stick pencils and thick creams are intended for the normal type. Since such epidermis does not have any special problems, you can use foundations of different types and consistencies. If you have this type of skin, but you don't usually use foundation, buy a cream powder. It's practically harmless and easy to apply.
- Choose the most appropriate shade of cream
It is correct to use a tone that is completelymatches your complexion. However, to find the perfect color, you will have to try a lot of products. To avoid being ridiculed for having a noticeable “border” on your neck, go to the store for a foundation in the first half of the day. The thing is that a foundation can look completely different in daylight and artificial light. Apply a little foundation from the tester with a cotton pad to the lower part of your cheek and look in the mirror. Why not on the back of your hand, as sales consultants usually do? Because you will be “wearing” the cream on your face, not on your hand, where your skin color can differ significantly. A cream that seems to blend in with your face, but has a slightly yellowish tint in the light of store lamps, is the most preferable. Be careful: it should be a slight yellowness, not an orange tone. To make sure you have made the right choice, just go outside. If you still made a mistake with the color of the foundation and chose a too dark option, buy a tone of the same brand, but two shades lighter. Before applying to the face, simply mix two peas of different colors in the palm of your hand or a special palette. The pigment can also be “softened” by diluting the foundation with regular day cream.
What do I need to apply the cream on my face correctly?
- Foam Sponge
This is the easiest way to apply foundation.products for the face. Usually, the sponge is included in the factory packaging together with the tube so that you always have it at hand. With the help of this piece of foam rubber, the foundation is evenly distributed over the face without much effort - just running it over the skin, like a powder puff. However, regular use of a cosmetic sponge contributes to the accumulation of cream residues in it, which are the best "habitat" for pathogenic bacteria that cause dermatological problems. Therefore, the sponge must be washed with warm water and soap about once or twice a month.
- Own fingers
This method of distributing foundationSuitable for beginners – it will help them learn how to properly shade makeup. Apply a few drops of the product to your face, then gently spread the tone along the massage lines with your fingertips, as if “driving” it into the skin.
- Flat wide brush
It is used by professional masters when applyingstage or catwalk makeup. The brush is used to ensure that the foundation is applied in an even and thin layer, does not flow into the nasolabial folds and does not roll off. A mandatory condition is that after you finish your makeup, wash off the remains of the foundation from the brush with warm water and dry it. Not every cream can be applied with a brush - it is better to put thick products aside. Squeeze the required amount of foundation from the bottle onto your palm. Use the tip of the brush to make "dots" on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Turning the brush with the flat side, blend the cream over the face with intensive movements. Rub the border of the tone on the neck with your fingers, then apply with a brush for loose powder.
Applying a foundation to your face: the secrets of skill
- Thoroughly clean the skin before applying makeup
Be sure to wash your face before you get ready.do make-up. Cleansing your skin with a gel or foam for washing will remove dead skin cells and sebum particles. After washing, wipe your face with a toner. If you are lazy and skip at least one step, the cream will flow or lie unevenly. After all, for make-up to be perfect, the skin must be properly prepared for the application of decorative cosmetics.
- Naturalness is right
If the foundation looks like a “mask” on your face, don’tDon't rush to scold the cosmetics manufacturer. Most likely, you are simply applying too thick a layer of the product during makeup. Some girls do this deliberately, trying to hide pimples or "blackheads" in this way, thereby only worsening the skin condition. The epidermis, being under the thickness of the "plaster", begins to "rebel", increasing the production of sebum. To make the makeup look natural, mix the foundation with a moisturizer in a ratio of 1:3 and spread the mixture over the face.
- The tonal cream is not designed to mask large inflammations and bruises
Foundation is not a magic wand:it cannot solve absolutely all problems. In order to “hide” dark circles under the eyes, broken blood vessels and subcutaneous pimples, use color correctors. They should be used before applying foundation to muffle the bright pigment of the product. Dark circles under the lower eyelids “cover up” with a green pencil, red spots from rosacea – with purple, and pustules and post-acne cover with a thin layer of green concealer. Blend with your fingers, apply foundation on top and powder.
- Eliminate excess
If you overdid it and applied too muchcream, the situation can be corrected. Blot your face with a damp cloth, then powder your skin with loose powder. Compact powder will not work, since it usually does not contain absorbent particles, because it is used only to correct makeup during the day.
- Stable and tightening tonic means use only for "going out"
Foundation creams with lifting effect andwaterproof formulas are not suitable for daily use. A huge dose of caffeine and hydrolyzed animal collagen in their composition disrupt the natural metabolic processes in the skin. Over time, from such a “diet”, the epidermis will begin to peel and turn yellow. It is correct to use such creams a maximum of two or three times a month, no more. Before going to bed, be sure to wash off the foundation with warm water and a gel suitable for your skin type. At night, apply a rich nourishing cream to prevent the occurrence of cosmetic problems due to your addiction to decorative cosmetics. We recommend reading:
