4 Tips for Purchasing the Right Foundation

March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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You know of the different types of foundation, from liquid to powder, but you still have questions; about skin type, what color is best for your skin tone, even what foundation is best for the particular climate in which you live.

How do you make the right decision? How do you choose?

  • Try a few selections before deciding on a particular brand and color. Often, department stores have samples. Take a few samples home and try them out. You can’t return an opened foundation container no matter how “off” it is, but a wrong sample color won’t cost you a cent.
  • When deciding on a foundation, consider your skin type. A liquid foundation works better for dry skin and a powder foundation works better for oiler skin.
  • Find a foundation that is close to your natural skin color and be cautious as you apply it. Using too much foundation is the most common mistake in liquid foundation wearers. Have you ever seen foundation jaw lines, or missing spots that the heaviness didn’t cover? Is the face obviously darker than the neck?  That someone is using too much foundation and in the wrong color, too.
  • Think about the climate where you live. If you live in a dry climate and you also have dry skin, you will need to add a moisturizer before you apply your foundation. If you live in a moist climate and have dry skin, you may not need a moisturizer at all.

In the end, looking great is more about learning the facts and literally applying what you’ve learned, and less on doing what you’ve always done because you’re comfortable with it. Make a change today.

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Getting the Most Out of your Foundation

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You’ve seen it all, and used it too; liquid, powder, even whipped. What do you choose? What covers best and lasts longest?

The three types of foundation include:

  • Liquid. Women, for years, have used liquid foundation because it gave them the most coverage. Liquid foundation is easy to apply and easy to buy. Found in most department stores, many women purchase the liquid variety because of this ease, never really thinking beyond the convenience. Still, liquid foundation can “melt” can “pale out your skin” as you go through the day, and can even make your skin appear uneven. Many women use it, however, because anything else makes their skin look dry and crackly.
  • Powder. Mineral foundation is the new thing. It takes care of melting, and paling of skin, and can even be applied to make skin appear even.  It isn’t heavy like foundation, and you almost feel as if you’re not wearing a foundation at all. Pores breathe easier, but sensitive skin may find mineral foundation less of a choice and more of a problem. Powder handles better in hot weather but can make your skin look dry if you already have dry skin.
  • Whipped foundation is like receiving an air-brushed finish through a spray. It feels light on the face and keeps your skin free of bacteria. Whipped foundation lasts longer than the conventional liquid.

Getting the most out of your foundation isn’t as much of a trick as knowing the ins and outs of getting the best foundation for your skin type and environment—a real treat.

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