So I won't bore you by repeating what I wrote in my previous post regarding makeup no-no's, but don't you worry your pretty little heads -- I've got your foundation queries covered (at least I hope I do...)
With that said ... let's begin, shall we? :)
1. TYPES: There are so many different types of foundations out there ... but here is a list of a few popular ones:
*Mineral: Light to Heavy coverage
-PRO: Great for sensitive skin. Flexible coverage. Good for daily use.
-CON: Loose powders = powdery mess.
*Cream: Light to Heavy coverage
-PRO: Flexible coverage. Great for custom color matching. Smooth finish.
-CON: Tad heavy for daily wear.
*Liquid: Light to Medium coverage
-PRO: Good for daily use. Easy to apply. Smooth finish.
-CON: Can irritate skin ... esp. if waterproof
*Tinted Moisturizers: Light coverage
-PRO: Softens, protects, lightly evens out, and moisturizes in one easy step.
-CON: Coverage too light to cover any blemishes.
*Mousse/Whipped: Light to Medium coverage
-PRO: Light and airy formula. Super smooth finish. Great for mature skin.
-CON: Pricy for some added air to the formula.
2. APPLICATION TOOLS
*Stippling brush
*Sponge
*Foundation brush
*BeautyBlender
*Fingers
3. APPLICATION METHODS
*Stipple on with a stippling brush or BeautyBlender for a airbrush-like finish. **#2**
*Apply with a wet sponge for a light/sheer/smooth finish. **#3**
*Apply with a dry sponge for a medium finish.
*Apply with a foundation brush then blend edges with a sponge or fingers.
*Apply with fingers for an easy blend (due to body heat) **#1**
4. COLOR MATCHING
Before I share any color matching methods ... be sure to go foundation shopping with a clean face. There's no point in matching your foundation to a face with makeup already on it. If the foundation is to be worn for photos or film with heavy lighting ... find a foundation color a 1/2 to 1 shade darker to avoid the flushed look ... however, any darker and it may be too dark.
*The 3 Stripe Test:
Choose 3 foundation colors closest to your skin tone and test stripe them across your lower jaw. The tone that melts into your skin on the face and neck is the foundation color that best suits you.
*Care for an "outside" opinion?:
As mentioned in my previous entry ... be sure to test a new foundation color outdoors. Natural lighting vs. store lighting can end up in quite a drastic difference ... so keep this in mind and always get an "outside" opinion.
5. MY THOUGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS...
I'm not gonna lie ... my go to "foundation" for the summer is actually the oil free tinted moisturizer. Laura Mercier's, to be exact. BUT that does NOT mean I'm saying it's right for you. Always keep in mind that texture/formula is just as important as color matching.
*Mineral: okay for all skin types, esp. sensitive skin. BUT may be drying for already dry skin.
*Cream: okay for all skin types. Cream to Powder solution is good for oily skin.
*Liquid: okay for all skin types. Sensitive skin, however, be wary of foundation with SPF.
*Tinted Moisturizer: recommended for combination to dry skin. VERY light.
*Mousse/Whipped: great for dry and aging/mature skin
Some brands I've used and recommend are:
Eve Pearl's HD foundation
Makeup Forever's HD Foundation
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup Foundation
Laura Mercier's SPF 20 Tinted Moisturizer
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So there you have it ... my little overview of foundations. I'm pretty sure (more like ... I'm 100% sure) that I left stuff out ... but hey, I'm human. I'm entitled to forget a few things, right? So sue me if you don't agree (actually, please don't. You really won't get much out of me =/). So anyway ... I really do hope that this was helpful to some of you.
Here's to happy makeup-ing!
xoxo,
Grace
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