clear, smooth skin tone - the illusion of seemingly flawless skin texture.
Foundations also provide the perfect base for the application of the rest of your make-up products.
There are different types of foundation in the market.
Hopefully, the points that I have compiled here will help you choose the right foundation.
1. Tinted Moisturizer
If you don't need a lot of coverage but do want something to even out your skin tone and relieve dry skin, tinted moisturizer may provide you with just what you need. Tinted moisturizer is perfect for softening and protecting the skin while adding a hint of foundation color. This makeup is also ideal because you don't have to put on moisturizer and then foundation: it's a one-step process.
2. Loose Powder Cosmetic Foundations...
Powder based cosmetic foundations have the function of combining both foundation and powder in one product. It 'sets' your foundation to make it last, it adds a matte finish to the skin that looks fresh, makes the skin seem finer by making the pores seem smaller. You will only need concealer in addition to this rather than setting the foundation with powder.
Powder adds the finishing touch to your foundation and keeps you looking fresh throughout the day. Powder can be used on its own to look natural. Be careful not to use too much powder, especially around the eyes where the excess powder can settle into the fine lines.
3. Pressed cosmetic foundations e.g. 2-way foundation
Pressed cosmetic foundations give a smooth, matte finish to the skin that helps control shine. It can be applied with either a damp or dry sponge. At first, it takes practice to use the right amount of powder.
This type of foundation works for all skin types and is easy to carry around since it's not as messy as loose powder. This makes it quick and handy for touch ups. It is available in more shades than loose powder.
When choosing a shade, get one as close to your foundation color as you can and use lightly since it tends to accumulate on your skin during touch ups.
4. Liquid foundations
These usually offer light to medium coverage, can be applied using a sponge. Because liquid foundation is a more lightweight finish than pressed powder, it tends to be easier to use on dry skin. It is also best applied using cosmetic sponges.
You can enhance the smoothness by putting it on with a slightly damp makeup sponge.
To avoid a streaky finish, place a very small amount of foundation on sponges and always brush over with powder. The powder helps the cosmetic foundations last longer.
Liquid makeup is good around the eyes, where you may want a bit more coverage; you can put it on with a small lip brush for the best control.
How to choose the correct tone for your face:
Squeeze a 10 cent coin size of the liquid on to your wrist and gently rub it to warm it up. Then apply to your face in a straight line, perpendicularly to your jawline such that it you have the liquid on your face and neck. Wait for it to dry and see whether the tone blends in with your face colour. If you can't really see it after it is dried, it is the right tone for you.
5. Mineral foundation
Minerals are the latest thing in makeup. Their popularity has come about in part due to the fact that the foundation has very few ingredients, and those being inert minerals, tend to be perfect for people with allergies or sensitive skin.
Brush on the mineral powder with a big, puffy brush, building up layers of nearly-invisible powder.
Remember to tap off excess powder from the brush before applying it to your face.
6. BB cream
BB stands for blemish balm.
The difference between BB cream and other make-up applications is that it is a skincare/healing product combined with make-up. While regular foundation liquid does nothing to your skin , BB cream is supposed to do wonders to your skin while covering up.
There are many types of BB cream. Some is said to have whitening properties, some anti wrinkle, some to even out skin tone and lighten blemish scars....etc... But all of them works as moisturizer, sunscreen, make-up base and foundation too. So that's what's great about BB cream, apart from make-up to cover up your scars...it is also said to be a healing cream....though you should still stick to your regular skin care regime.
Finally...
Make sure you get the right cosmetic foundations for your skin type - choose an oil-based foundation for dry skin, water-based foundation for normal skin, and "oil-free" foundation for for oily skin. You can apply moisturizer 5 to 10 minutes before beginning your face powders application.
References:
http://www.wildaboutmakeup.com/cosmetic-foundations.html
http://beauty.about.com/od/foundationsconcealers/a/foundtypes.htm
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