After you have covered any dark circles or blemishes with concealer (which we will talk about in another article) you are ready to apply your foundation. Remembering our previous lesson, foundation types can vary from one another but hopefully you have decided on the right foundation for your skin type and tone. Next you must decide how much cover you want to achieve. There are several methods to consider.
If you only need minimal coverage you may want to choose either a mineral foundation or liquid foundation that comes in a pump form. It may also be helpful to look for a foundation that states it can be used for light coverage. Another option is to use a tinted moisturizer instead of a foundation.
With mineral foundation you can build coverage as needed. You should always start with light coverage and build coverage as needed. You can achieve this by using less powder on your first application. Once you have made your first application of powder you should allow it to set for 30 to 60 seconds and evaluated it another light application is needed. With liquid foundation (the thinner liquid foundations) you can again use a smaller amount of foundation and use a foundation brush or sponge to control the application. By using a smaller amount and blending well you can achieve minimum or sheer coverage. Again use the same principle as with the mineral foundation and evaluation your first application and only apply additional foundation if needed.
There are also ways to get minimal coverage with pressed powder foundations. Pressed powder foundations are usually applied with a sponge and usually give a more full coverage application. However, if you tend to like a pressed powder foundation but you want a lighter coverage you can wet the sponge and apply the foundation using a wet sponge. This will give a more sheer coverage instead of the fuller coverage of the dry application.
Medium to full coverage can be achieved with mineral foundation, pressed powder foundations and thicker liquid or mousse foundations. This may sound strange but even if you need full or medium coverage, use the same principles as would be used with light coverage. Always start with less and build coverage as needed. It is much easier to add coverage than to take it away if you put on too much.
Not everyone uses foundation but if you have uneven skin tone, pimples, freckles or age spots using a foundation can enhance your natural beauty. When applying foundation either use a sponge, a foundation brush, kabuki brush or lastly your fingers. Generally start applying from the center and work your way out, blending well as you go along. Make certain you are blending well around the edges of your face so that are no visible lines.
Even though we talked about this in the previous article it is important to remember that your foundation should be almost an exact match of your skin color. If you are blending your foundation deep into your neckline just to avoid that line of color you are probably not using the right color. Don’t be shy. Have a consult done or ask for samples if possible.
Elizabeth
Morgan's Boutique
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