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

Keep tuned in for Makeup Tips on the Application of Eyeshadow next.

Do you think you’re applying your foundation and concealer properly? Think again! Almost 94% of women apply their foundation and concealer incorrectly!

Foundation Concealer Compact

1 Start by washing your hands to prevent touching your face with dirty hands. If your hands are dirty when you apply your makeup, you may get blemishes or pimples. Try using clean makeup sponges or brushes to apply foundation to avoid this risk.

2 Cleanse, tone and apply moisturizer to your entire face. This will protect your skin and make the makeup appear more natural.

Solid Concealer

3 Apply your concealer to your under-eye circles and to any blemishes on your face. Work with the direction of the eye muscle fibers to avoid unnecessary stretching of this delicate area. Tap the concealer on, working from the outside of the eye to the inside near the nose. Use a concealer with a peach or yellow undertone to counteract the dark color of under-eye circles. Use a green concealer to cover the red of broken capillaries or blemishes. Green cancels out red as they are opposite each other on the color wheel.

Foundation and Conceler

4 Apply your foundation with a sponge. Less is best. The aim is to even out the skin tones, not apply an opaque mask. Don’t apply to the neck, rather take it just under the jawline to avoid lines of demarkation.

5 Dust your face lightly with a translucent powder immediately after applying your foundation to give a nice matte finish and hold the coverage in place. The only time not to do this is if your skin is dry as powders tend to draw moisture up and out of the skin.

6 Apply any other makeup you may want to wear.

7 Look at your face closely in the mirror to make sure there are no spots of foundation that are not blended in properly. Also, if possible, ask another member of the household to make sure there are no spots that you didn’t see.

Foundation and Conceler Application

8 You’re set for the day! Follow these steps and you won’t have to worry about reapplying during the day.

By Nazima Arif
Professional Makeup Artist
Bengaluru

For YST

Keep tuned in for Tips on Foundation and Concealer next.

Today our review is on the products that have been used in our latest make up tutorial video. Yes, we are talking about MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation and Studio Finish Concealer.

The Studio Fix Fluid Foundation has about 12 shades in the NC (Neutral Cool) range and about 18 shades in the NW (Neutral Warm) range. The NC are yellow under toned foundations where as NW are red under toned foundations.

The finish is natural matte with SPF 15. It has medium build able coverage which lasts upto 8 hrs. It gives super smooth look which helps minimize the appreance of imperfections. An oil free foundation this absorbs and disperses oil.

The Studio Finish Concealer has about 7 shades in the NC and NW range.

The concealer is light weight and creamy and water proof. It has SPF 35. It being discreetly opaque, gives invisible coverage for all skin blemishes, imperfections, discolouration. It effectively covers dark circles, moles, birth marks. Its tiny amount can work wonders.

Our Take – A high end product. It work really well, provided you have the correct shade as per your skin tone.

Market price-

Studio Fix Fluid Foundation – Rs. 1600

Studio Finish Concealer – Rs. 1000

By Sonam Vaghani for YST.

How many of us use mineral makeup ? very few if our estimates at YST are correct… well let us shed a little light on this new trend that everyone seems to be talking about….Mineral Makeup is the latest rage in skin care these days. Mineral Makeup Products are made of natural and finely ground minerals of the earth.

Mineral Makeup products don’t have any preservatives or chemicals that are found in traditional makeup products, so in effect the mineral makeup look is a much more natural look than that is achieved by the products that we are using these days. Another benefit is that mineral makeup does not clog one’s skin pores and hence is very good for people who have sensitive skin.

The most popular from all the mineral makeup products are the loose powder foundations and blushes. These are light, finely ground loose minerals that are buffed into the skin using a wide, fluffy brush.

All said…should one go in for mineral makeup?

Well it is said that the best makeup is one that lasts as long as one wants and without any retouching and the perfect makeup also doubles up as a sunscreen which is what experts say that mineral makeup does..it lasts long and doubles up as a sunscreen. Also, mineral makeup products have long shelf life.

So seems like mineral makeup should definitely be tried…well for that we’ll bring you all the companies that make mineral makeup products..keep tuned in for our next edition on mineral makeup.