FOUNDATION SETTING UP INTO PORES AND LINES?

Problem: What causes foundation to settle into the pores and leave tiny little spots, or settle into laugh lines? I do not know whether my moisturizer is too heavy or not heavy enough, whether the foundation is too heavy or too light, or whether I have not waited long enough for the moisturizer to be absorbed.

Solution: Most foundations contain ingredients that provide some amount of movement. If they didn't, they wouldn't blend easily and would feel dry and matte on the skin, making wrinkles look worse. But that also means these foundations can easily slip into pores, making the skin look mottled. Moisturizing when you don't need to would create even more slippage. Unless you have dry skin, there is no reason to wear a moisturizer under foundation. Too much moisturizer (not too little) or too much foundation can absolutely cause slippage into lines and pores. Once you've blended on a foundation, apply a light dusting of powder to set your makeup. Also, try blending on your foundation with a sponge and not your fingers. A flat sponge can pick up excess foundation from the skin and blend it on in an even layer. Most importantly, if you have normal to dry skin, you may want to consider changing to a more matte foundation to avoid slippage. If you have oily skin then you will want to consider an ultra-matte foundation, which won't move throughout the day.

 

Q: ARE YOU ARE SCARED OF USING FOUNDATION THINKING THAT IT WILL GIVE YOUR FACE AN ARTIFICIAL LOOK?

A: Foundation or base should let your skin glow without looking like a mask. Use very little and add a few drops of water to it of it appears thick. Apply foundation in the downward direction to minimize the impact of facial hair. Base is meant to cover up the odd stop, scar or discoloration. Select a shade that matches your skin tone, never one that is lighter or darker. Testing the shade on the back of your hand is not the right way, whatever the books may say; test on the side of your face instead. Apply base with a damp sponge or your fingers and apply on your neck too. Then blend well, especially on the jaw or neckline. Set with a dusting of pressed powder, using a large powder brush or a powder-puff.

WHAT COLOR FOUNDATION FOR DARK SKIN

Choose a creamy or liquid foundation, but one that is not oily. Its always better to use a water based foundation. If there is a lot of yellow pigmentation in the skin, use a product that is not orange based. A sheer foundation and a good concealer are musts for creating the illusion of perfect skin. The foundation should not be lighter than your skin tone. Try to get one which is as close to your normal skin colour as possible. When you apply foundation and powder, your aim should be for a lighter coverage. Remember that dark skins show up layers of make-up much more than fair skins. Special attention should be paid to blending. Adding a drop of water to the foundation before you apply it, may also help. Mix them on the back of your hand and apply it on your skin. Check the effect in daylight.

 

 

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