Are you making these common mistakes with your foundation? Help is here
Too light? Too cakey? Too much? Here's expert advice so you can
understand your skin type and get the basics rights for a bright,
natural look.
The right way to wear foundation is to look bright and cheery. But more often than not, women end up with a mask-like mien that is shades lighter than their original complexion. What are we doing wrong?
1. KNOW YOUR UNDERTONE
Getting your foundation colour right begins with
knowing your undertone. Rebekah Laguardia, Senior VP of Product
Development of Milani Cosmetics said, “The main mistake women make is
picking the wrong undertone for their foundation. This is very common
among women, especially now that so many different shades are offered in
a single line up.”
How do you know what works for your undertone? Laguardia advises that you pay attention to what jewellery looks best on you.
"If silver jewellery looks best, you most likely have a cool undertone. If gold jewellery is more flattering, you are likely to have a warm or red undertone. If both compliment your skin equally, you have a neutral undertone (a mix of both warm and cool undertone).”
The best way to do a match test, according to Laguardia is on the decolletage. “This usually shows the true undertone and you will definitely have a flawless match from face to neck.”
2. DON'T WEAR TOO MUCH
It is all too easy to get carried away but remember that foundation is meant to mimic your natural (but flawless) skin. “Women tend to forget that the main purpose of a foundation is to even out the skin tone and not conceal the entire face,” said Hera beauty trainer Rowena Chan.
“Start with a pea-sized amount [of foundation] and dab lightly over areas that require coverage – under the eyes, around the nose and other problem areas.” Instead of swiping on foundation, Chan suggests applying foundation by patting with fingertips.
“This allows foundation to work its magic for pore coverage, and foundation tends to last longer when applied this way.”
3. PICK THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR YOUR LIFE
Consider not only your skin type but also your lifestyle when selecting a foundation. Understand exactly what you are looking for. Laguardia suggests asking yourself: "What is most important to you?"
Are you looking for lightweight coverage or long wear? Dewy or matte? If you can only spare a few minutes to get ready for work, then maybe a tinted moisturiser might be your best bet.
Here are some very good options to consider, sorted by function.
A firm believer of prepping skin before using foundation, Silva said, “I love to use a primer. Depending on if my skin needs hydration, mattifying or SPF then I use a wet [do wring out the excess water] beautyblender to melt the product into the skin for a natural look.”
Source : cnalifestyle.com
The right way to wear foundation is to look bright and cheery. But more often than not, women end up with a mask-like mien that is shades lighter than their original complexion. What are we doing wrong?
1. KNOW YOUR UNDERTONE
How do you know what works for your undertone? Laguardia advises that you pay attention to what jewellery looks best on you.
"If silver jewellery looks best, you most likely have a cool undertone. If gold jewellery is more flattering, you are likely to have a warm or red undertone. If both compliment your skin equally, you have a neutral undertone (a mix of both warm and cool undertone).”
The best way to do a match test, according to Laguardia is on the decolletage. “This usually shows the true undertone and you will definitely have a flawless match from face to neck.”
2. DON'T WEAR TOO MUCH
It is all too easy to get carried away but remember that foundation is meant to mimic your natural (but flawless) skin. “Women tend to forget that the main purpose of a foundation is to even out the skin tone and not conceal the entire face,” said Hera beauty trainer Rowena Chan.
“Start with a pea-sized amount [of foundation] and dab lightly over areas that require coverage – under the eyes, around the nose and other problem areas.” Instead of swiping on foundation, Chan suggests applying foundation by patting with fingertips.
“This allows foundation to work its magic for pore coverage, and foundation tends to last longer when applied this way.”
3. PICK THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR YOUR LIFE
Consider not only your skin type but also your lifestyle when selecting a foundation. Understand exactly what you are looking for. Laguardia suggests asking yourself: "What is most important to you?"
Are you looking for lightweight coverage or long wear? Dewy or matte? If you can only spare a few minutes to get ready for work, then maybe a tinted moisturiser might be your best bet.
Here are some very good options to consider, sorted by function.
A firm believer of prepping skin before using foundation, Silva said, “I love to use a primer. Depending on if my skin needs hydration, mattifying or SPF then I use a wet [do wring out the excess water] beautyblender to melt the product into the skin for a natural look.”
Source : cnalifestyle.com
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