How To Put On Makeup Foundation

Every great work of art starts with a solid foundation and your face is no different.

Blending your base seamlessly with your skin color, tone and texture is essential for a natural look.

Take your time when selecting your foundation and test it on a patch of skin on your jaw line. The one that seems to disappear when you put it on is your perfect match.

Remember that your goal here is to enhance your natural beauty, not to hide it all behind thick layers of makeup.

Let’s look at tips for how to put on makeup foundation step by step, selection tips and how to get a seamless finish.

How To Put On Makeup Foundation Step By Step

There’s a right way to apply foundation no matter which one you use. After you've put on your moisturizer, do these simple steps for a flawless finish.

Step 1

Dot your foundation on to your nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. Use a sponge or brush to apply crème or crème to powder.

Step 2

Using clean fingers, a damp sponge or a brush spread the makeup in a downward and outward motion. Make sure that every part of your face is covered.

Step 3

Blend

Step 4

Blend

Step 5

Blend

Are you beginning to notice a trend here?

Tips On Selecting The Right Foundation

There are many different types of foundation that cater to special need you and your skin have.

• Hypoallergenic (for sensitive skin)
• Full coverage
• Long lasting
• Waterproof

Here are some of the different textures of foundation.

Liquid

The lightest of the three types, it’s best if you want sheer coverage. This is the most widely used daytime makeup. It's very easy to apply and spread with your fingers and it's harder to make mistakes since it's not heavy.

Crème to Powder

This type provides medium coverage. Because this is an 'all in one' type of product it's great if you're on the go. This type tends to work well for people with oilier skin types and dries to a powdery matte finish.

Crème

These come in stick and compact forms and are the most common type used. They are very easy to apply, give full coverage and a flawless finish but can be a bit heavy if not carefully applied.

Always test the color of your foundation in natural light since that gives the best color match result!

Tips For Seamless Foundation Application

• Blend until you can't tell where skin stops and makeup starts.
• Pay special attention to your jaw and hairlines.
• Blend over your eyelids also. This makes your eye shadow stay on better and the colors more vivid.
• When you're done, take a sheet of tissue paper and gently blot your face to remove any excess.

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