I mean, the world probably won't come to a screeching halt if you make one of these foundation-application faux pas, but why risk it? Here's are the foundation mistakes you ought to avoid if you can... unless you like to take risks.
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1. Don't Skip It!
Foundation helps your makeup go on evenly and can help your makeup stay on longer. Skipping it can subtract these benefits as well as - gasp! - age you. The horror!
2. Which Hue Are You?
We've all seen her: the poor woman whose skin color changes, dramatically, at her jawline. she's just wearing the wrong shade of foundation, and it's easy to avoid being her. Choose a couple shades close to your skin tone, apply and blend slightly at you jawline, then check yourself out in both natural light and in "office" light. Wear the one that blends the best.
3. A Little Goes a Long Way
if you're using a spatula to apply your foundation, put it down and back slowly away from your mirror. Use a soft sponge instead... and use a little less. You don't need a lot, really!
4. What's Your Type?
There are loads of foundations on the market, so it can be daunting to choose the right one, even after you've found the shade that's right for you. The key is to choose one for your skin type: oily (like me), normal, sensitive (also like me), or dry.
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5. Blur the Lines
Remember the lady with the two-tone skin at her jawline? Another way to avoid this ... umm ... look ... is to be sure to blend well at your jaw and down your neck just a smidge.
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6. Hands off!
It's tempting to dip you fingers into the jar and apply your foundation with your fingertips, but don't. Your fingers can carry germs, and they don't apply foundation as evenly as a sponge or brush.
7. Layer It up
First comes moisturizer. Once that's dry, it's time for primer (if you want one). Once THAT'S ready, it's time for foundation. Then concealer, once your foundation is dry. The key is to use them in the right order, and to make sure the last layer is dry before you apply the next.
I confess: I have made each of these mistakes at least once in my life. Which of these foundation faux pas have you made?
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Jags: You can skip foundation, I don't think it's a necessity, it's personal choice... I do use it, but I do love a makeup free day as well
Hayley: Using your fingers to apply is a good technique because the warmth from your fingers helps melt the products into your skin. But obviously it's only a good technique if you wash your hands right before starting your foundation
Jenny: Makeup choices are so individual and unique to what works for you. Clean fingers still work best for me for applying primer and concealer. I agree with Evelynn: telling women they "must" use a product, or "do" a particular thing send the wrong message, imo. No woman "needs" to use foundation! If you want to and like to, use it. If like me, you prefer not to use it, that's fine too. I guess I will always be a "less is more" kind of woman, whether it's fashion, furniture or foundation. That said, I think this post is still full of good tips for all of you that go for the full face makeup routine. Btw, I have anything but perfect skin, my face has many imperfections, but if I can live with them, so can the rest of the world lol...one last thing I just thought of, I don't know why this works for me, maybe because my skin is very fair, but after moisturizer, I apply small light dabs of concealer where necessary. When that's dry, I use Maybelline primer, and then just powder. This is just what works for me.
Emilyxxx: Boujours 123 foundation is amazing and so is elf primer I use both of these and I always have nice looking skin that lasts all day!
cumtotheclouds: @diana I have oily sensitive skin and I use the elf primer in the white bottle and I use stilas oil free tinted moisturizer
chey: How does wearing foundation reduce aging...?
Beryl: Estée Lauder both primer then foundation is great. A plus is that the assistants are trained to chose the best shades and type for you. Worth the extra cash!
Ajc2000: I also use maybelline baby skin primer and i have dry to normal skin and it works well with my foundation and looks good
BeautifulDanger: I DJ f
Mira: Loreal True Match is a great drugstore foundation with medium to full coverage
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