How to Apply Foundation
Using Foundation
Choosing the right foundation is the first step to a successful makeup
result. The colour of your foundation should match the natural colour
of your skin as closely as possible. To get an accurate match, always
test the foundation on your face in natural light rather than the back
of your hand. If you are unsure about the colour you should choose, ask
the salesperson at the cosmetics counter for advice.
There are several types of foundation
Liquid Foundation, which comes in bottles or jars, gives
a light coverage and is easiest to use.
Cream Foundation, which usually comes in tubes or sticks,
are best for skin that is blemished or very uneven in tone, since they
are much thicker.
You can use foundation to conceal small blemishes, but if you have scars
or birthmarks, use concealing creams designed for the purpose.
Before applying foundation, cleanse and
moisturise your skin and wait a few minutes for the moisturiser to be
absorbed.
Applying Foundation
1. Put a little foundation on the back of your hand.
2. Dot it over the face-on the nose, the cheeks, the chin and the
temples and in between the brows.
3. Using the tips of two fingers or a small clean, dampened sponge
(from which excess water has been removed), apply the foundation
over your entire face and make sure it is blended well.
4. Always work from the face outwards, to avoid an accumulation
of the foundation around the hairline - move from the cheeks to
the ears, from between the brows down over the nose, from the chin
out towards the jaw, then onto the neck.
5. Blend well around the hairline, avoiding any harsh lines.
6. Remove any surplus foundation on the neck, then blot all over
the face with a tissue.
TIP: 1. If you have small spots or dark circles under the eye you
want to hide, a highlighting cream can be used.
2. Choose a colour only one shade lighter than your skin tone
for the most natural look. You will get best results if you use
a flat brush to apply the cream into the hollows of the shadow and
then gradually blend it into the rest of your makeup.
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