How to Get Your Foundation Right Ever Time:
Prep that Beauteous Face:
1) Wash thoroughly (any face wash will do but starting with a clean face is incredibly important and will help the makeup go on smoothly.
2) Primer! Alot of people skip this step but Primer is what will keep your foundation on and from smearing during the day. It also keeps the makeup smooth and from seeping into your pores. (I use a Korres Face Primer, a tube of it is about $28 dollars but its great at moisturizing and smells like lemons, yum!)
Now for the Foundation :
3) Pick your foundation, this isn't really a step but you need to figure out what works best for you. I like a liquid foundation but find one that you like whether it be a cream, powder, mousse or whatever.
4) Depending on your skin condition you may want to put concealer down before putting on your foundation. The key to concealer is to match it with the kind of foundation your going to wear. So don't wear a powder concealer with a liquid foundation. However a stick or cream concealer works with just about any foundation. (I use a Revlon PhotoReady Concealer, they come in a bunch of colors and you can find it at any drugstore for about 10 dollars and it lasts eons. Like but actually like months.)
5) Ok, its time! Foundaton time that is! If your using a liquid foundation apply a few pumps onto the back of your hand. Now take a foundation brush, you can get a nice one at Sephora just ask I think they are like number 56, and apply evenly in a circular motion all over your face and blend down into your neck. If your using a powder then take a fluffy brush and pat it down, also in a circular motion. Mousse foundations, I find are easiest to apply with your finger tips, blending it in entirely. (I prefer a liquid foundation because they tend to give the most coverage and if you need ed to you can always put more into problem spots without looking cakey. I like to use UrbanDecay Naked Foundation. The coverage is great and its really light and natural looking but makes your skin look a thousand times better. Its worth the $38 splurge but don't trust me, if you go to any Sephora you can get your skin matched or try it out yourself, it comes in 18 shades so you can find one that works for you.)
Finish it Up:
6) Finishing Powder Please: This is optional of course but I find that a finishing powder helps to keep your foundation in place and from getting that shiny look that is not dewy, its greasy looking. not cute. But don't worry its really not grease, its just liquid foundation being liquid can get runny especially when its hot and therefore it leaves a bit of a shiny wet look. Don't freak just pat down a little translucent finishing powder or even use a drugstore compact that matches your foundation. You can use a fluffy brush or the brushes that come included in the compact you're using. (I really like to use a tiny pit of Tarte Finishing Powder but any kind will work just fine. A tip I just picked up is that when putting on finishing powder you should swipe the brush downward because this will smooth down any of your facial hairs and no I'm not talking about beared lady ish here, I mean that peach fuzz that everyone has.)
And wallah! Foundation routine complete! This may seem like a lot but this is my routine every day practically and it takes me about 5 minutes, no joke. And it looks and feels so natural. I feel like I'm pushing my favorites on you and I'm sure these brands will adore the free advertisement but I'm simply stating my favorites. I've tried dozens of different brands but I can assure you that whatever products you like will work for you. Just make sure the product you use is the right color and coverage you need. And I know I showed you a lot of high class brands but if you don't want to lay down the cash on makeup you rather buy a new shirt or whatever, I won't judge, just know that you can find good stuff at drugstores. Maybe that's what I'll tell you about next blog.
<3,
Regan
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