Lots of foundations come in little glass or plastic pots.
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
Try not to dip your finger into the pot when you sue it as this will allow bacteria to enter the product. Use a disposable spatula or a clean spoon instead.
If you have a too red complexion or small red broken veins, it is tempting to choose a very pale foundation in an attempt to correct this.
Collection 2000 Sheer Moist Foundation, available in 5 shades.
But very pale foundation shades often have pinky undertones which will exacerbate the redness.
Instead try a Beige Foundation to give a natural and even skin tone.
Collection 2000 Sheer Moist Foundation, available in five shades, is on Special Offer at Cosmetics4less at the moment, only £0.99 each, so now is a great time to experiment with some different shades.
Many women with a ruddy, over red, or blotchy complexion make the mistake of using the palest foundation they can find in an attempt to cover this.
Max Factor Colour Adapt Foundation.
But many very pale foundations have a pink undertone which can actually make the redness worse!
Go for a beige foundation to correct the redness and even out your skin tones.
A little known bonus of a red complexion is that bronzers look much better and more natural on you than on a paler skinned women.
New on Cosmetics4less today is L’Oreal Age Perfect Make Up, Foundation ~ shade 703 Light Ivory.
This fabulous product is made especially to enhance and care for more mature skin. It’s a perfect blend of age-minimising technology and beautiful make-up for mature skin.
Dermo Peptide and Marine Collagen enriched formula helps support skin by restoring elasticity and smoothing the appearance of wrinkles.
Light perfecting pigment and brightening botanicals help blend away imperfections and age spots.
Hyaluronic moisturizer plus intense hydrators keep skin moisturised all day.
Souffle formula won’t settle into lines, leaving a perfectly even, softly radiant finish.
Included in the box is the Professional Foundation brush. This works with the contours of the face for precise and even application.
The product is SPF12 to help protect skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
This luxurious foundation sells for around £13.00 on the High Street but Cosmetics4less price is only £7.99.
On Special Offer at Cosmetics4less is Collection 2000 Sheer Moist Foundation, full size 35ml bottles, in a choice of 5 shades.
Collection 2000 Sheer Moist Foundation.
This lovely foundation is especially suitable for drier skin while still remaining oil free.
Gives up to eight hours of moisturising cover for a natural, ultra light finish.
Contains skin nourishing vitamins and sun filter.
All this for only 99p!
Foundation does exactly what it says on the tin. It is the base and foundation of your whole make up routine. If your foundation is shaky then you are in trouble!
Foundation comes in a number of different types and varieties and it is important to get the right one for you.
Tinted moisturiser is lightly tinted with minimum coverage. Perfect for young skins and for the times when you want to look natural but need a little help.
Liquid foundation is the most popular and is suitable for everyone. This gives medium coverage, not too light and not too heavy. Choose an oil-free formulation for oily or combination skin and a moisturising or anti-ageing formulation for dry or mature skin.
Mousse foundation has a very creamy and hydrating finish with a medium coverage. Gives a light and airy, natural look which lasts for a long time.
Stick foundations give a heavier coverage with moisturising properties and act as a concealer too. Suitable for dry, mature skin or skin with lots of blemishes. Good for blotchy or uneven skin tone.
Light diffusing foundations contain small particles that difuse the reflected light. This softens lines and wrinkles and makes blemishes less visible. The particles also give light and a radiance to the skin.
Choose a colour that is as close to your own skin tone as possible. If you can, try a tester on your face, if this is not possible try it on the inside of your wrist, never on your hand. Allow a few minutes for the colour to develop and reveal itself fully and try and look at it in natural light as well as artificial light.
Many foundations contain a sunscreen which helps protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. So it is important to look out for the SPF number on a product. The higher the number the greater the protection.
When you use your foundation apply a thin layer of moisturiser to your skin and allow it to settle and absorb for at least 20 minutes.
With clean hands apply concealer as needed and then dab spots of foundation over your face. Gently blend in well. Pay particular attention to your jaw line and hair line. There is nothing more obvious than a tide line where the make up finishes. If you have chosen a shade close to your skin tone then all that is needed is to blend and taper off the foundation into your neck.
Allow to set for a few minutes before applying powder.