Useful tips for applying foundation:

Useful tips for applying foundation:

• To choose the right shade of foundation apply a stripe of color to clean skin on the jawline and blend slightly – the color that disappears on the skin is the correct one.
• The color should match your skin.
• If your skin is acne-prone look for a foundation with salicylic acid that treats pimples without clogging pores.
• Is you are using a liquid foundation shake off the bottle to mix the formula
• Always set the foundation with a loose powder.
• If your skin is mature look for a foundation with ingredients that scatter light and light reflecting ingredients to brighten your skin. Be very careful with the foundation – if it isn’t appropriate for your skin type it can easily settle into any fine lines and pores.
• If your skin is oily look for a powder foundation with a matte finish.
• Always shake the bottle of the liquid foundation before the application.
• A heavier foundation is appropriate for those who have lots of blemishes
• Make sure your face is clean and moisturized before applying the foundation
• Select a foundation with SPF at least 15 to protect your skin from the UV rays
• Warm the foundation in your palms before applying it – the heat from your hands will increase the foundation’s ability to penetrate the skin and will helps the base to last longer.
• Make sure the foundation is spread evenly.
• Always start applying foundation in the centre of your face and move outwards
• Never forget to apply foundation to the neck
• Choose a foundation with a sunscreen to prevent sun damage.
• If your skin is oily use lighter weight foundation, otherwise it can accentuate the enlarged pores and can even clog them.
• Use two different foundations – one for the summer and one for the winter
• Make sure your powder is in the same shade as your foundation
• If your complexion is dewy use tinted moisturizer instead of foundation
• If your skin is oily use oil-free moisturizer and powder foundation
• Use makeup sponge to apply the foundation evenly
• Always apply the foundation downwards
• Blot the face with a tissue to soak up the excess oil
• A foundation should be applied straight after the application of a moisturizer
• Light-diffusing foundation will give your skin radiance and a real finish.
• The matte foundation can make skin look dull so avoid using them.
• To conceal dark circles under the eyes apply small amount and blend well.
• If you have acne-prone skin choose an oil-free formula and a hypoallergic brand for a sensitive skin.
• If your skin is young look for a color adaptive foundation.

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