Applying Foundations

A foundation should make your skin look as
smooth and clear as possible, while also
helping to even out the tone. It will then provide
the perfect base for the rest of your makeup.
Foundations come in a wide variety of colors and
types, and it is very important t  choose the right
one for your coloring and for the effect you want to achieve. For example, in summer you may want the lightest of coverings, while in winter you may prefer heavier protection.

COLOR CORRECTORS

Applied before foundation, color
correctors even out specific skin lone
problems. Blue will make a
reddish complexion look brighter
and whiter; while brightens dull
skin and helps cover dark undereye
circles; green will cool down
redness; and purple will correct
yellowish dullness and add a
healthy glow.

LIQUID FOUNDATIONS

There arc usually water-based and can be spread
onto the skin easily vising a sponge to give
lightweight coverage. Always make sure you
choose the right one for your skin type - "oil-free"
is good for oily skins, while "moisturizing"
is better for drier and normal skins, Look for
products that also provide protection against
the sun's UV rays.

Yellow-based liquid foundations suit ivory-beige skin tones without much red

Rcd-based liquid .foundations suit pink-beige skin umes without much yellow

Orange-based liquid .foundations suit skin tones with a balanced mixture of yellow and red 

MEDICATED FOUNDATIONS

For sensitive or problem
skins, these foundations arc
designed to treat the skin as
well as cover it. A formulation
for dry skin, for example, will
contain moisturizing agents,
while one for very oily skin
will include strong controlling ingredients. 

CAKE FOUNDATIONS

Pressed blocks of color, cake foundations
generally have a powder element to help
control shine. Cake foundations can be
applied with either a damp or dry sponge -
check the instructions. This type of
foundation is good for all skin types and
quick to apply. Look for products that help
moisturize and protect the skin as well

Creamy beige cake foundations for pinky beige colorings

Ivory-toned cake foundations for pale complexions

Orange-based honey beige cake foundations for those with mixed red and yellow tones

EYE FOUNDATIONS

Used to help even out the skin
tone around the eye and provide
a good base for eyeshadows. They
also help eyeshadows last longer
and prevent creasing.