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Makeover Magic: Ten commandments of foundation
If there’s one step in your makeup routine that you don’t want to mess up, it’s laying down your groundwork, the foundation. One wrong move and you must wipe the slate clean and start all over again. To ensure your foundation is right on point every single time, follow these 10 rules of application.
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Start with a smooth canvas:
If your skin is flaking, peeling or oily, you can’t expect your foundation to go on smoothly! Exfoliating once or twice a week will help slough away any dry patches, dead skin cells and excess oil to ensure your foundation goes on just right.
Hydrate your skin:
No matter your skin type, moisturising before applying makeup is the key to an even looking application. For an extra dewy and supple-looking complexion, spritz your skin with a face mist after moisturising.
Wait for your moisturiser to dry:
If you apply liquid or powder foundation before your moisturiser has completely absorbed, you run the risk of streaky, splotchy makeup and no one wants that!
Don’t forget primer:
Have you noticed how amazing your foundation looks in the morning, only to find that, hours later, it basically evaporated? That’s probably because you skipped out on primer! If you want a flawless-looking application that can outlast your busy work schedule, incorporating this step is crucial.
Find the right formula for your skin type
There’s a good reason why foundations come in liquid, gel, powder and cream form. Each one serves a different purpose. You don’t want to layer on a pressed powder if your skin is ultra-dry, the same way you wouldn’t want to use a heavy cream on oily skin types.
Find the right shade for your skin tone
Use the wrong shade, and everyone can tell! Don’t make this amateur mistake! Next time you go foundation shopping, take a friend or have your skin tone matched at the makeup counter.
Use the right tools for application:
Applying foundation isn’t just a matter of blending it all in with your fingers! Different foundation formulas respond better to some application techniques than others. Google which tool goes best and proceed.
Apply colour corrector:
After your foundation application — but before concealer — dab on the appropriate colour corrector to neutralise any dark spots or redness.
Foundation first, then concealer
This one can be confusing, and while different techniques work better for some, your concealer is supposed to be applied after your foundation to make sure it doesn’t budge or get too blended out.
Setting powder:
Once you’ve applied foundation and concealer, give your face a light swipe using a translucent powder for budge-free makeup.
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