brands before finding the right one. I use a cream foundation and find that it's the best for me. Don't feel that because your mother used a brand for years that you have to follow suit. Find the right foundation that is right for you. By using a cream as a pose to a powder foundation you are actually helping your pores breathe easier.
Now it may seem like I'm trying to shy you away from powder completely this is not the case. You can indeed use powder, but try to avoid using powder as your base foundation. You can use powder to give you a healthy glow and shine, the look I'm sure you're going for.
Another tip is to try using liquid eyeliner, in case if you have yet to notice liquid is indeed the theme of this chapter. Using liquid eyeliner will help if you have dry skin. Use these instead of eye pencils to avoid drying out the skin even more.
We have learned that blemishes are a part of our lives, but you can follow these steps to create a beautiful healthy glow to your skin. Remember cleaning and cleansing is extremely important. Using the right product can help reduce and sometimes eliminate imperfections and blemishes. We have also mentioned that you cannot get too stressed or frustrated by these imperfections. This will make things worse. Finally, you've learned that using the right brand of foundation and type of foundation is important as well as the right way to apply these products. Remember there are a lot of methods around regarding how to treat the skin, but using these methods and techniques can help you not only get the skin you want, but apply the right product so you can put your best foot forward. Clear skin and applying makeup can be a battle, but now you have the tools to win the war. I hope these tips help.
Chapter 5- How to Apply Foundation and Powder Correctly
For years now, you have simply been in love with makeup. You are intrigued by the various application methods that people use, and you love to stay on top of new styles, trends and products. Despite your affection for makeup, you are not quite sure how to apply foundation and powder correctly. Since these are essentials, learning the basics is quite important.
Choosing the Right Products
Before you can apply the products correctly, you need to be sure that you have the right ones on-hand. Going to a store where you can actually try the foundation and powder on is most advisable. Otherwise, you could end up with colors that are not right for you. Colors that are too dark can actually make your face look dirty or over-tanned. Selecting shades that are too light might mean that you do not receive any coverage at all.
Selecting the Right Application Tools
Now that you have the foundation and loose powder in your hands, you must also obtain the right tools with which to apply them. Generally, opting for less expensive brushes is fine, and you can still obtain a flawless look with them. A big powder brush works best for your powder application as it helps to ensure an even distribution. This can also be used as a blending tool. As far as the foundation, you have a couple of different options. Wedge-shaped sponges tend to work well, and we will discuss the use of fingers for application in the next section.
Using Your Fingers to Apply Foundation
Some people say that this is the best way to apply foundation. One of the perks is that you won't waste as much makeup. When you use a sponge, a decent amount of the foundation is absorbed as per the purpose of a sponge. You may end up having to replace your foundation more often than you would like. With your fingers, you would put a few dots on your face-generally on your forehead, cheeks and chin-and then work to blend them together. Try out different methods to see what works for you.
The Amount to Use
Many women do not know how much foundation and powder they should be using. Some of them don't use enough, and they wind up with practically no coverage at all. However, most of the problems come from the other end of the spectrum: women who go overboard with the product. When you are applying your makeup, you should start out with a small amount. You can start on your problem areas first and then blend to the other parts of your face. The amount of foundation you put on the sponge could be the size of a nickel, and you'll likely get a decent amount of coverage out of it. Then, you can add more as necessary.
Let Your Foundation Dry!
Here is where a lot of people make a big mistake. When you first put your foundation on, your skin is going to be a little bit wet. Just like paint, it needs time to dry before you put anything on top of that. Start to work on your hair or go pack up your bag while your foundation is drying on your face. Usually, just five minutes or so will do the trick. If you put powder on top of wet foundation, you are going to end up with a streaky and gooey mess.
Loose Powder as a Setter
Some women tend to use loose powder as another layer of foundation, and this is not quite what it was intended for. Yes, it does help to give you more coverage and to provide a flawless look to your face. However, it also helps to set the makeup and to make you appear polished. After the foundation application, your flaws should be covered for the most part. A few nice swipes of loose powder over your face will give your skin that even loose it deserves.
Applying Your Other Products
Remember, you need these products to work with your other makeup items as well. Put a little bit of foundation on your eyelids can work as a nice base for powder eye shadows. As with the loose powder, foundation must dry before you apply eye shadow. Just be careful to not get any of it in your eyes! Are you going to be wearing bronzer and blush as well? Once all of the products are on, use your big brush to enjoy that everything is completely blended together.
A Few Notes on Tinted Moisturizer
Every time you go into the foundation aisle at your local store, you seem some tinted moisturizer. You're curious to know more about these types of products. Well, they are great alternatives to foundation if you do not need a lot of coverage for your skin. Basically, they provide your skin with the moisture that it needs, but they also do give you a little bit of coverage. Some of them might have pink undertones, and others may help to give you a bit of a tan. They vary in their designs and forms, but they work to serve a similar function: coverage without that "heavy" feeling.
Ladies have plenty of options to explore when it comes to the world of foundations and powders. After selecting the right products, you'll now know how to put them on your face in the correct manner.
Chapter 6- Eye Makeup- Selection and Application
So many different types of makeup exist, and you probably want a chance to experiment with them all. Well, eye makeup is one of those types, and an array of products is available on the market. With all of these choices, you might become overwhelmed. How can you tell the right way to pick out and apply makeup?
Consider Your Skin
In the preliminary stages of your eye makeup-selection research, you absolutely need to take your skin into account. If you are a person who has a lot of allergies, bringing your list of allergens to the store with you is imperative. Basically, people tend to get bad allergic reactions in your eyes. Using eye products to which you are allergic can be so harmful. On the other end of the spectrum, people who have oily skin will likely need a base for the eye makeup to cling to.
Make a List of Products
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