Many women like liquid foundation best because it applies so smoothly and is easily found at your local drugstore. You can enhance the smoothness by putting it on with a slightly damp makeup sponge, brush or specialty applicator. Liquid makeup is good around the eyes, where you may want a bit more coverage. You can get foundation in different coverage and those are light, medium or full coverage depending on your preference.
You'll often see liquid makeup in waterproof or smudge proof or even 24 hour versions. But these specialized cremes contain oils and waxy ingredients, causing some sensitive wearers slight skin irritation. If you start having problems with breakouts when wearing waterproof makeup, switch to a non-waterproof type and see if it helps. With more people becoming aware of the importance of skin care to their overall health, companies are creating foundations made with organic ingredients such as essential oils, vegetable oils and minerals instead of chemical dyes. Be sure to find what's best for you and your skin. Foundations are available in the entire spectrum of skin tones. As age, stress and climate affect the skin the color of foundation should be checked and changed to match the skin tone at least every three months. Foundation should impart a glow to the face and lighten the skin tone.
The Different Types of Foundations:
Powder Foundations
The benefit of powder foundation is that it can be used by people with problem skin. Powder foundation sits on the skin and allows the skin to breathe. Pores are not clogged with powder foundation and the skin condition is not aggravated even with regular use.
Variety of Powder Foundation Products
Powder foundations are available in matt, sheer and satin finishes and give very good coverage in relation to the quantity used. Moreover, powder foundations are light on the skin and are popular in areas with a hot climate. Powder foundations are available as loose powder, to be applied with a foundation brush or in the form of a pressed powder compact, to be applied with a powder puff. Being very easy to apply, powder based foundations are preferred by women who are rushed for time. Powder foundations are best suited for people with oily skins. The powder soaks up the excess oils and tones down the oily shine. Problem areas for oily skins are the forehead and nose, which especially benefit from a coat of powder foundation.
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| Powder Foundation |
Cream-to-Powder Foundation
One of the most interesting and popular foundation options is cream-to-powder foundation, made by companies of good reputation, like L'Oreal. It goes on as a liquid, but dries to a powder finish that minimizes oil and lasts all day. You'll find cream to powder makeup in compacts that look like powder (which may make you wonder why it isn't called powder to cream to powder makeup), or in tubes or bottles. The big draw is its easy application and the fact that you don't have to put on powder for full
coverage.
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| Cream to Powder Foundation |
Minerals
Minerals are the latest thing in makeup. Their popularity has come about in part due to the fact that the foundation has very few ingredients, and those being inert minerals, tend to be perfect for people with allergies or sensitive skin. Brush on minerals with a big, puffy brush, building up layers of nearly-invisible powder. Advertised as a "soft-focus" look, mineral makeup has been compared with the airbrush in creating a flawless appearance.Do a comparison to find the best makeup for your skin by heading to a department store or drug store makeup counter and try several types.
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| Mineral Foundation(Different Shades) |
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| Mineral Foundation |
Liquid Foundation
A thin application of liquid foundation is best for 'natural look' makeup and is most commonly used by women for daily purposes. It is easy to apply and is not easily visible. It comes in oil-based formulas for people with dry to normal skin and water-based formulas for people with oily skin. It is very important to match the foundation to your natural face complexion and the tone of your color. Most of the foundations come in pink-based, orange-based and yellow-based formulas. Yellow base is said to fit most of the women and is thus, very popular.
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| Liquid Foundation |
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| Liquid Foundation |
Concealers
Now concealer is not really "considered" foundation but I wanted to add a little info about it as well : Concealer is thickened, even tinted to correct color for particular areas-under eye smudges, pimples or redness, for example. It's thick and comes in compacts or cover sticks. I personally would suggests applying concealer before foundation for perfect coverage. It covers blemishes, imperfections, and under eye dark spots.
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| This is a concealer Palette/Compact with different shades |
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| These are Concealer "sticks" same thing, just in a stick form |
Tinted Moisturizers :
is a sheer, lightweight formula with a hint of color you can use in place of foundation for a natural finish and a healthy glowing complexion. Some contains a SPF 20, and some don't but regardless of your color and skin tone you'll want to get one with a SPF for the ultimate in anti-aging prevention. It kinda reminds you of Lotion with color in it.
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| Tinted Foundation |
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| The Different lines of Tinted Moisturizers (high/low end) |
So there you have it Ladies, the basics about Foundation, pretty basic right?? It's really not much to it, but to do it. Don't be intimidated by foundations. You really can't mess up when it comes to applying foundation, the worse you can do when it come to foundation is CHOOSING THE WRONG COLOR/SHADE to match your skin tone. So be cautious of that, and I'll speak more on that as well. Remember, if you feel like you've messed up applying foundation, you can always take it off and start over, it's okay...it's not the end of the world ;o) The "key" is BLENDING. I'll be sharing my FAVORITE liquid foundations, concealers, mineral & tinted foundations as well.
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Tell me what's your FAVORITE type of foundation and why?? :o)
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