Following on from our last article on the basics of foundation and concealer…here are some important tips that would help you in mastering these two steps of the application of Foundation and Concealer.
Makeup Tips - Application of Foundation and Concealer
Apply concealer lightly. A little bit can go a long way.
Don’t overdo the foundation. The goal here is to look as naturally beautiful as possible.
Always choose a foundation tone that matches your skin. Going too dark or too light is a mistake all women make. Test out your foundation in the store and make sure you have good lighting when you test it. Don’t test color on the inside of your wrist, test on your jaw line.
You should never apply foundation to your neck to make the color match your face. If there is a color difference, you are using a shade of foundation that is too dark.
Make sure you buy the correct type of foundation for your skin. If you have dry skin, use a liquid foundation and use powder or mineral foundation if you have oily skin.
If you have sensitive or problematic skin, don’t invest on cheap foundation because the cheaper brands can irritate your skin. Higher-end brands can actually improve the quality of your skin rather than irritating it.
If you need a lot of coverage on your face, use a liquid foundation followed by dusting, powdered foundation and then a translucent powder. Using the different types of foundations together will provide maximum protection and coverage and will look more natural than if you just cake one type of foundation on.
ALWAYS apply moisturizer before you start, to protect your skin.
Avoid touching your face during the day. You may rub off your foundation and you will be putting unnecessary oil on your face that may cause blemishes.
Be aware that your skin type may change over the year; your skin will probably be dryer in the winter and more oily in the summer. Use different types of foundation accordingly.
If you use makeup brushes to apply foundation make sure you wash them regularly because oil and dirt build up on them and you don’t want to put that on your face everyday. Nearly all brushes can be washed with a mild liquid soap, rinsed well and hung upside down to dry.
By Nazima Arif
Professional Makeup Artist
Bengaluru
For YST
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Apply concealer lightly. A little bit can go a long way.
Don’t overdo the foundation. The goal here is to look as naturally beautiful as possible.
Always choose a foundation tone that matches your skin. Going too dark or too light is a mistake all women make. Test out your foundation in the store and make sure you have good lighting when you test it. Don’t test color on the inside of your wrist, test on your jaw line.
You should never apply foundation to your neck to make the color match your face. If there is a color difference, you are using a shade of foundation that is too dark.
Make sure you buy the correct type of foundation for your skin. If you have dry skin, use a liquid foundation and use powder or mineral foundation if you have oily skin.
