Foundation Tips - How to Apply

When applying foundation, the general rule of “blend, blend, and blend again” is always true. There’s nothing worse than having a visible line between the makeup and the face.

When choosing a foundation, it’s imperative to find one that perfectly matches the skin. This is much easier when buying from a department store, where knowledgeable salespeople can help. There, it’s possible to try a few shades and look in a natural-light mirror (or even step outside into daylight) to see which color will work for you. In a drugstore, where products are packaged and are not meant to be sampled, finding a perfect match for your skin may be a more difficult task.

Once you find a foundation, you should decide how you’d like to apply it. Below are some tips on foundation application.

*Test foundation along your jaw line - not on your hand and definitely not on the inside of your wrist. View it under different light settings. It must match the natural color of your neck.
*Dampen your cosmectics sponge to create a sheer finish.
*For a great makeover you must start with the right foundation. Whereas eye shadow, lipstick, and blusher accent the face, it is the foundation that sets the tone for a woman's appearance.
*Test foundation on the jaw line or forehead.
*If you want your foundation to look sheer, apply it with a sponge. For more coverage apply it with your fingertips.
*Professional makeup artists prefer using a makeup brush as this will apply and blend the foundation beautifully.
*Tap foundation on with sponge or finger. Your skin will look luminous, yet natural.
*To give the skin a dewy finish, moisten a gauze pad or wash cloth in astringent and gently pat your already made up face. The astringent will remove the matte look of makeup, while leaving the skin radiant.
*Keep two shades of foundation on hand. One will be suitable for winter, and the other for summer skin. Most of the year, they will match perfectly if mixed together.
*If the foundation starts to curdle, do not use it anymore.

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Tip of the day
Open your mouth when applying foundation to expose the neck area and eliminate an obvious line at the jaw line.