Make Up Tip #4: Foundation - key to flawless complexion
After applying concealer to the face, put on foundation. There are plenty of choices for foundation in the market, including: liquid, powder and stick. The rule is, the finer the foundation is, the better. However, very fine foundation does have a drawback: the talc (usually foundations are made of talc), are terrible for the health of your body. They are hard to wash away too. 3 years ago I bought a foundation stick made of fine talc. After using it for a week, I noticed my face was getting smoother - it was great! But now I realized the reason for the extra smoothness was because the talc powders got into my skin pores, and I couldn't wash all of it off even with the best cleanser I know at the time. In case if you didn't read my previous entry about talc powder - talc may cause uterine cancer and other bodily hazards. I know the foundation is just applied on the face, but imagine - if it cannot washed off from the face completely, that means it cannot washed off the hands completely. And people clean their bodies with their hands!!
Some basic knowledge: for oily complexions, choose water based foundation. For dry complexions, use oil based foundations.
Colour: choose one that matches your skin directly. Do not try on your wrist or hands when you shop for one. Apply directly on your face - preferably lower part of the face near the jaw. If it disappears, it's the one!
Application: dot foundation on your forehead, cheek, and nose. Use the 3rd and 4th finger (from the thumb) of each hand and blend the foundation on your face. Don't forget the hairline, around the nose, the chin, and last but not least, the eyelids.
Now stand back and look. If your face look flawless, you've done a great job! Make sure no part of the face is left out. Then, place a tissue on your palms, and press your face lightly against it for one time. This will get rid of any excess foundation from the face.
The next step is to dust face powder to "set" the foundation, meaning to lock the make up on your face so that it won't come off easily, and it serves as a nice base for you to put eye shadows, blush and lipstick on. Powders come in two forms: loose or compact. Loose powder is easier to put on, but not convenient to carry around for touch ups. I highy recommend buying a loose powder though.
Use a face powder puff to apply powder, or a large powder brush. If you use a puff, put powder on it, and press against face - don't wipe! Begin with the forehead, then press the cheeks, nose, eyelids and chin. If you wipe with it, make up will come off. If you use a brush, just lightly brush it on with large strokes.
Stay tuned for make up tip #5!
PS: being a natural make up promoter, I recommend The Organic Make Up Company's foundations and powders. I personally use make up from this company. Available at http:www.organicmakeup.ca
Some basic knowledge: for oily complexions, choose water based foundation. For dry complexions, use oil based foundations.
Colour: choose one that matches your skin directly. Do not try on your wrist or hands when you shop for one. Apply directly on your face - preferably lower part of the face near the jaw. If it disappears, it's the one!
Application: dot foundation on your forehead, cheek, and nose. Use the 3rd and 4th finger (from the thumb) of each hand and blend the foundation on your face. Don't forget the hairline, around the nose, the chin, and last but not least, the eyelids.
Now stand back and look. If your face look flawless, you've done a great job! Make sure no part of the face is left out. Then, place a tissue on your palms, and press your face lightly against it for one time. This will get rid of any excess foundation from the face.
The next step is to dust face powder to "set" the foundation, meaning to lock the make up on your face so that it won't come off easily, and it serves as a nice base for you to put eye shadows, blush and lipstick on. Powders come in two forms: loose or compact. Loose powder is easier to put on, but not convenient to carry around for touch ups. I highy recommend buying a loose powder though.
Use a face powder puff to apply powder, or a large powder brush. If you use a puff, put powder on it, and press against face - don't wipe! Begin with the forehead, then press the cheeks, nose, eyelids and chin. If you wipe with it, make up will come off. If you use a brush, just lightly brush it on with large strokes.
Stay tuned for make up tip #5!
PS: being a natural make up promoter, I recommend The Organic Make Up Company's foundations and powders. I personally use make up from this company. Available at http:www.organicmakeup.ca
posted by Noelle Wong at 2:09 PM
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