After applying foundation use a soft tissue to gently pat over your face, this will blend your make up and soften the look to help you appear natural without uncovered patches.
Because true mineral make up contains no fillers it gives a long lasting opaque coverage while feeling weightless. This is a particular boon for individuals combating rosacea, as well as those healing after treatment.
Apply moisturisers and eye creams before your foundation. This lessens the probability of creasing as it smooths out lines and wrinkles.
Get rid of your double chin by using a slightly darker shade of powder or foundation under your chin. This will make it appear to recede. Blend well towards the back of the jawline to add definition.
For even coverage apply foundation with a slightly damp sponge to spread the base around your face. Or use a damp foundation brush for the artistic approach!
Always choose a foundation that blends with your natural skin tone and never try to counteract your skin colour with a cosmetics. Asian skins have an underlying golden base so you need a yellow based foundation. Ruddy complexions are best with an ivory or pink based shade.
Too many foundations for dark and black skins are chalky and ashen. to find the right shade, look for rich colours in a sheer formulation that will allow your natural skin tone to shine through while evening out pigmentation.
In warm, humid weather, skin is prone to producing more oil so change to an oil free formula when the summer comes. oil free and sheer formulations are good, matte, lightweight options that won’t clog pores or leave shine.
If your foundation goes cakey don’t just add more and rub it in, remove with a tissue, working from the jaw and hairline outward with a sweeping motion.
If you skin darkens during the summer, invest in a new darker foundation. Blend them together to cope with the changing in-between shades, but stick to the same brand so the texture and formula remain the same.
Matte foundation is better for more mature skin as will cover imperfections and control shine without looking over made up.
Light diffusing and light reflecting foundations deflect light away from wrinkles and fine lines and contain micro-pigments that give a smooth finish. They have an instant anti-ageing effect with a subtle glow.
