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.

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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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

Diana
2015-09-02T02:15:17.793Z
I need a primer for oily sensitive skin. As well as mosturizer that wont make me break out. Any suggestions?
Raychle
2015-09-02T03:21:58.773Z
@cumtotheclouds I use cover girl 3 in 1 foundation and it honestly is the best in my opinion it covers my acne scars which are really bad and makes my skin look smooth and perfect!
Elin
2015-09-02T07:08:51.103Z
Diana! Try neutrogena oil free moisturiser, it is awesome! And it helps to reduce breakouts and make my skin so soft I love it!
Vicki
2015-09-03T21:02:52.952Z
I never use a sponge or brush for foundation. Dislike them both and I don't like the smell of the sponge. Fingers are best. Washed before & after.
Evelynn
2015-09-02T18:49:10.270Z
Number 1 is bullshit. Sorry to be rude like this but it really is. Going without foundation is healthy. Most people don't even need it. A little concealer and powder can go a long way. Just saying. And we need to stop telling people they NEED to wear a full face of make up. It's not about quantity, it's about quality (of the products, the technique used and the placement). Less is more :-) perfect skin does not look natural, have a pimple here or there, everybody has them so it's nothing to be ashamed of :) embrace who you are. I'm not telling you not to wear make-up either. Just take it down a little. Sorry for freaking out about this, but i want to stop the thing that people feel like they have to wear (a certain amount of) make up to be pretty. The rest of the tips are very true on the other hand :)
Lakisha
2015-09-02T02:49:16.785Z
Wow honestly just love your writing style 🙌🏾
Jenny
2016-09-23T14:24:03.802Z
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.
Diana
2015-09-02T17:27:30.250Z
Thank you ladies!
amydh
2015-09-02T15:38:29.157Z
I have oily sensitive skin! I use maybelline baby skin primer, with cover girl 3in foundation! It gives such a flawless finish! ;)
Emilyxxx
2015-09-02T04:00:30.003Z
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!