All You Need To Know About Foundation

Foundation is one of the most powerful woman's weapon. Without a doubt, no woman can be without foundation. Even if your complexion is perfect, you should not ignore the foundation if you want to have a flawless day look.

Therefore, to make your complexion perfect, find out below what you should do and what must be avoided, how to choose the foundation and how to apply ...

The main task of makeup is to equalize your complexion. Therefore, don't try to change your natural face shade with foundation, because you'll look like a ghost or get the effect of the mask. Foundation was invented 90 years ago by Max Factor. Working as a makeup artist in Hollywood, Max invented the first foundation, then unique among cosmetic products. Max's invention was primarily valued by Hollywood actors (comedians), but quickly gained the trust of all women. Even today we can't thank enough Max Factor.

How to Choose Foundation

When choosing your foundation you must take into account your skin type and complexion. The better your skin looks, the lower layer of foundation it should have on. If your skin has some irregularities, then choose a more consistent foundation. Keep in mind that the foundation, has to have high quality.

It is best to test a foundation shade in daylight. Apply a little foundation on your cheeks, and to see more shades simultaneously to see the difference. Keep in mind that the foundation should not differ from the color of your neck. Best foundations are those who moisturize your skin and have a light texture. Every girl needs to find the two perfect shades of foundation: light for the winter and darker for summer. You can find more tips about choosing your foundation in my previous article: How to choose the perfect foundation.

How to Apply Foundation

High quality foundation should not leave any marks and when you apply it, it should look completely natural. Make sure the skin is properly hydrated before putting on make-up.

What you should know about the foundation?
-Girls aged 15-25 years should not always wear makeup, because their skin produces enough collagen, and needs oxygen.
-Every foundation includes protective components that protect the skin from the cold, wind, dirt, sun, etc.
-To look perfect in situations in which ordinary makeup won't last, use waterproof foundation that is durable and perfect for swimming.

There is no woman who does not dream of a perfect complexion, and even the girls from magazine covers have imperfections that need to be covered. In this situations foundation is indispensable. When you learn all the tricks of applying foundation, in a very short time you will be able to achieve the perfect, balanced and fresh complexion.

Lancome Teint Miracle

Lancome Teint Miracle is a foundation with the Aura-Inside technology with light and silky texture. It gives a fresh and radiant glow to your face. It is suitable for all skin types.

Its texture is enriched with rose extract and provides 18-hour hydration.
Foundation is non-comedogenic and without oil. It is dermatological tested. Lancome Teint Miracle has SPF 15 and comes in 30 ml package.

What I liked:
- great coverage
- easy to apply
- long-lasting
- gives a nice glow
- easy on the face

What I didn't like:
- non

I really was reborn with this foundation. I don't have clear face and this powder covers all my flaws very good. Most of all I love how easy it is, i don't have a feeling that i have a mask on my face. It gives that natural shine and highlights facial features. It has a gentle, pleasant fragrance. All in all, a great foundation and you should definitely try it.

PRICE: $37 at Boscov's Department Store - Great values and famous brands!

RATING: 5/5

How to choose the perfect foundation?

If we apply the proper foundation, we can achieve a younger and fresher look and gain even more confidence. Choosing quality liquid foundation, concealer and powder will longer the durability of the entire make-up, thus avoiding the expensive makeup wrinkles or worse, that 'slips' from the face. Here's a professional trick that will make your face fresh and perfect.

Foundation or base

The base or foundation is the basis of every make up so do not hesitate to get the best foundation you can afford. The market offers a variety of liquid foundation, various textures and colors. Be sure you choose one that fits your age and your skin type.

The color of liquid foundation should be similar to the color of your skin or little brighter, so you look natural and younger. The perfect color will be determined if you apply it directly on your neck or on your face (if you do not already have your foundation on), and preferably in daylight. Very often in stores, salesperson will apply foundation to the inside of the forearm, above the palms, but this is totally the wrong way to select the right color because on that place skin color is different from your face skin.

Foundation must "merge" with the skin color. The purpose of the current foundation is to slightly smooth your face and give you a "healthy glow", not that it adds color. If you apply too much, you will cover the natural glow of skin and your face will look as you have a mask. So always blend foundation to the ears and neck for the most natural look. Liquid foundation can be applied with fingers, sponge or brush.

If you have combination or oily skin, select the foundation that matte, with normal and dry skin it must be "richer" and must hydrate, while ideal for mature skin are the ones that optically reduce wrinkles. Do not forget that the foundation is applied on cleansed, toned and nourished skin! If under the current foundation you don't apply a moisturizer, your skin will be "thirsty" and "drink" all the moisture from the liquid foundation and it will simply disappear.

Concealer

Once you have applied foundation to your entire face and spread it good, pimples and other irregularities on the face cover with concealer. Carefully select your concealer color, it must be the same as your foundation, or a little brighter. Mix a bit of concealer and liquid foundation and apply it directly to the pimple, just lightly tap it in.Around the eyes use a "highlighter" that will lighten the area and prominent eyes. "Highlighter" is packed with a brush like a pencil, gently smudge above and below the eye and tap it with fingers.

If you have dark circles around the eyes use a liquid concealer designed exclusively for concealing dark circles, which will further foster and visually reduce wrinkles. Spread it gently and tap it in with fingers, do not forget that the skin around the eyes is very thin so be very gentle! Don't use thick concealer, like the one in the sticks, around your eyes because they may accentuate the wrinkles and make you older.

How to shape your face with a powder?

Using the cream powder, emphasize certain parts of the face and hide the ones that aren't so perfect. White or beige powder, which attracts the light is applied to those parts of the face that we want to emphasize, while the darker powder we use to minimize or hide a portion of the face.

If you would like to reduce the width of a round face, below the cheekbones, apply a darker shade powder. Spread it well to the ears to hide the transition. Apply a lighter shade above the cheekbones and on the top of the chin, blend it.

If you would like to reduce the width of the nose, on either side apply the darker powder and blend it well. On the middle of the nose, apply a white or beige powder.

If you would like to reduce the long nose, at the very tip of the nose apply a dark powder. To reduce the width of the forehead, on both sides apply the darker foundation, and in the middle white. Blend and merge.

Thus, the rule is very simple: those parts of the face that we want to emphasize apply white or several shades lighter powder than that used for the face, while those parts of the face that we want to reduce apply a few shades darker powder. Always take care not to inflict too much, transitions must be imperceptible.

Pressed or loose powder

Apply it on places where the skin shines like the nose, chin and forehead. However, if you apply it to the rest of the face, it should be applied by brush and in thick layer for a more natural look.
Blake Lively - poorly chosen concealer spoiled the whole cleavage! Nicole Kidman - too much powder!