What no woman can do without is without foundation.
This most beloved, versatile and irreplaceable cosmetic product is able to transform your face in a matter of minutes.
Thanks to a correctly selected and wisely used tonic, you can visually discard ten to fifteen years, hide wrinkles and pimples, and also protect the skin from dirt and dangerous ultraviolet radiation.
How to apply foundation on the face?
Foundation: types and purpose
Long gone are the days when Russian women were forced to use Ballet, the only foundation in the whole country. The modern cosmetic industry is developing at such a fast pace that sometimes it’s not easy to figure out the abundance of tonal products not only for a novice, but also for an experienced fighter of the beauty front.
Practically every cosmetic brand is considered its duty to annually update the line of decorative products. Different in density, composition, goals, they require competent use. In other words, you need to understand how to apply foundation on the face.
Types of tonal products:
• liquid foundation (foundation);
• tonal fluid;
• tonal mousse;
• cream powder;
• compact stick;
• BB cream;
• SS cream;
• twins;
• foundation camouflage.
Liquid foundation foundation - The most common version of foundation. Ideal for normal, combination or dry skin, lays down easily, evens well, gives smoothness and velvety. It differs in application density: it can be highly pigmented, very dense or quite light and even translucent. The product gives a good masking effect, may contain reflective particles. For dry skin, a cream with a high content of cosmetic oils, but for oily skin, you need to purchase products with the Oil-Free formula, that is, without them.
Tonal fluid - a tool for owners of a young, almost perfect skin without visible flaws. It moisturizes very well, leaves no greasy shine, but its hiding power is low. It is especially good for dry skin and is simply indispensable in the summer heat, when cosmetics just flow. You can use it daily, but for ladies after 30 this remedy will not work: too little pigment.
Tonal mousse is a whipped cream, which as a result is very easy to apply. It is very well applied, evens skin tone, does not clog pores and wrinkles, does not turn the face into an oil pancake, is suitable for aging and oily skin. The only thing you should not expect from this tool is a high disguise. It will not cope with pimples.
Cream powder includes absorbent components, and therefore is good for dry skin. The product is easy to apply, perfectly masking imperfections, matting and can be used daily.
Compact stick Created specifically to mask individual skin defects. Its dense consistency is able to mask acne, and inflamed areas, and other imperfections. However, this same property of the product makes it quite difficult for the skin, and therefore it is not worth using the product every day.
BB cream (from Blemish Balm - "cream from imperfections") it has the ability to adapt to the skin tone, moisturize it, accelerate regeneration, relieve inflammation, mask imperfections, protect from solar ultraviolet radiation. Some creams treat acne well, bleach the face, and have anti-aging properties.
CC-cream (from color correcting - color correction) combines the properties of a base for makeup (or primer), foundation, concealer, concealer, moisturizing and rejuvenating cream, and also provides a sunscreen effect.
How to apply foundation on the face, if it is BB or SS tool? By the same rules as the usual "tonalki". The main thing is to choose a tone that is as close as possible to the natural complexion.
Unusual product - tonal twins. It can be applied wet (a light foundation is obtained) or dry sponge (and then it will look like powder).
Foundation camouflage - This is the most dense product that includes not only pigment, but also water-repellent components: wax, silicones. It is difficult to apply, is used to mask scars, highly pigmented areas (including birthmarks), and keeps on the skin for a very long time. Such a tool cannot be washed off with water; special washes are needed.
How to apply foundation on the face: step by step instructions
To make your skin look even, you need to know how to apply concealer on the face. The main steps are as follows.
1. Prepare the skin: peel, wipe with tonic or lotion, apply day cream, wait until completely absorbed. If traces of cream remain on the face, they need to be wet with a dry cloth.
2. Mask skin imperfections: acne, redness, scars, age spots.
3. Spread the foundation (as you wish: with your fingers, brush or sponge), distributing the product from the center of the forehead, back of the nose and chin to the periphery, that is, in the temple area. Spread the product to the very border of the hair so that there is no noticeable sharp transition.
4. Apply the corrector to the line of the cheekbones, forehead, chin, nose.
5. Fix the result with powder.
Foundation can be applied in different ways: fingers, brush or sponge. The difference lies in the details. Working with your fingers is convenient, but there are important nuances. First: in no case should you squeeze a large amount of liquid cream on your fingers and smear the product on the face. Excess cream will create a mask on the face. The second point: solid products must be applied precisely by hand.
How to apply foundation on your face with your fingers:
separate the right amount of liquid cream, put on the back of the brush;
with fingers of the working hand to collect small portions of the product and spread across the face;
if the product is liquid, movements should be sliding; if solid, driving.
To sculpt the face, you can use the corrector or another shade of foundation.
• To hide the wide cheekbones, they need to apply a darker shade.
• You can make your nose more elegant with the help of a light corrector applied to the back of the nose and nose bridge. At the same time, the wings of the nose are darkened.
How to apply foundation on the face with a brush or sponge? Everything is very simple. It is very convenient to apply liquid, light foundation creams and brush the borders with a brush. If pores are pronounced on the face, light driving movements should be performed.
Sponge is used for both dry and wet application. It allows you to apply the cream in a very thin, invisible layer, creating the effect of porcelain skin. Movement should be soaking, light or driving.
Important rule: choosing the tone of the foundation, it is important to choose the color closest to the skin. The dark tonalnik is five years old. In extreme cases, a lighter shade is suitable (the rule of stylists: a tone lighter - ten children younger).
How to apply foundation on the face: mask acne
To mask skin imperfections, tonal correctors of green, lilac, white, pink and beige are used. If there are acne, acne, inflamed areas on the skin, immediately apply a tonal foundation, even a dense one, to it: it will emphasize irregularities, draw attention to acne.
How to apply foundation on your face to mask acne and make perfect makeup? Create a flat surface using a pore grout (without silicone base). The product is applied with clean fingers on the surface to be leveled.
1. Choose a covering for the face, and it should not be dense (this will create a mask under which the skin will not be visible). You can use BB or CC cream.
2. Apply foundation with patting, driving in fingers or with a volume cosmetic sponge (beauty blender). At this point, skin tone will even out, but pimples will still be visible.
3. Apply a tight masking corrective product. Drive a small amount of the product into the pimples.
4. Fix the coating with a colorless mineral powder. Apply it tediously with a large brush, gently rubbing the surface.
During the day, makeup should be corrected with matting napkins.
There is another correction methodwhich is suitable for acne and sore red patches. Here's how to apply foundation on the face if using a green corrector:
• apply a tone;
• apply a green corrector to the pimple with a small brush (green neutralizes, blocks red - this is the main principle of color correction) and shade a little so that there is no clearly defined spot;
• draw a drop of foundation on a fingertip and use a patting motion to apply it on a green color (do not smear it! The movement should be “imprinting”);
• apply powder.
How to apply foundation on your face: hide wrinkles
The foundation is able to "hide" wrinkles under the eyes, in the corners of the eyelids, in the nasolabial triangle. You can do this with a light remedy, but a dense, oily cream will not work. To correct wrinkles, you need to use a lighter foundation or concealer (concealer) on a water basis.
1. First, apply a tone to the entire face: on the forehead from the hair down, and on the face - from the nose to the ears. On age skin, it is better to work with cosmetic sponge, performing a driving, patting movement.
2. In the area of nasolabial folds, pat the skin to remove excess tones.
3. Apply with a thin brush on the outlined or obvious folds foundation cream of a lighter shade or light concealer, drive with your fingers.
4. Apply a little cream under the eyes, but do not dust with loose powder: it will emphasize wrinkles.
5. Vertical lip folds should also be masked with a lighter shade of foundation or concealer.
Knowing how to apply foundation on the face, you can look great in any situation at any age.
