The problem of choosing a foundation is known to many women. A poorly chosen foundation can not only make your face look unnatural, but also ruin the skin. A high-quality, correctly selected cream will hide minor skin imperfections and help it look healthy, silky and radiant.
Even the most expensive cream will lie unevenly and accentuate blemishes if it does not match your skin type. For dry and thin skin, you need a cream with a high content of oils, with a dense texture or moisturizing, for oily skin – matting, which allows you to get rid of oily sheen for a long time, preferably with the oil free mark.
If the skin is combination – drier on the cheeks and more oily on the forehead, nose, chin, it is best to choose two tonal creams or choose one, but do not apply it all over the face
For mature skin, it is best to choose a cream mousse – it will hide fine wrinkles and will lay down evenly. Sensitive skin, prone to irritation and redness, needs a hypoallergenic cream with a minimum of fragrances, problem skin needs a cream with antibacterial additives.
To prevent your face from looking like a mask, you need to follow a simple rule – the foundation should be one tone lighter than the skin or exactly match it. If you are in doubt and cannot choose from two shades – take the one that is lighter, it will look more natural. Dark shades make your face look older, but too light can make you look like a Japanese geisha.
For dark skin, you should not choose shades containing yellow pigment, it will intensify yellowness and give the face an unhealthy shade
Choose the color of the cream by applying a small amount on the area of the face between the cheek and chin, and not on the back of the hand, as is often done.
After application, wait a few minutes, only then its color will appear completely. Check the color of the cream only in daylight – bring a mirror to the window or go outside. Electric light distorts hues. If the cream is selected correctly, then it is almost invisible, but the skin at the place of its application looks smoother and smoother.
Foundation is a tool that is best not to save on. An inexpensive brand of cream may well suit you, but it is still better to choose among well-established companies.
If you are looking for a tonal foundation from a particular company, do not be guided by advertisements or advice from friends, whose skin type does not always match yours.
Take time to shop, grab a few samples, and find the right one in a relaxed environment.
Regardless of the price, a high-quality foundation should not roll on the skin, clog pores, or cause irritation. A really good cream is easy to apply, lays down evenly and does not leave noticeable marks on clothes.