The current trend for foundation seems to be pretty full on; contouring is the preferred method by many and seems to require a dozen different shades of foundation, an extra hour in the day and a degree in geometry. If your foundation style is a little bit more laid back, you might appreciate some of these tips which will allow you to stick to just the one shade whilst making the most of your current skill-set.
Use a primer on your t-zone
If you have combination skin, you might find that you have an oily t-zone and dry or normal skin everywhere else, and this can mean that a primer can be too drying. Try using Decleor Velvet Mattifying Fluid just on your t-zone as a mattifying primer before you apply your foundation and it will not only make your foundation appear more even but will also make it last longer in the oily areas, where it can sometimes appear to melt off throughout the day.
Apply in the right order
Getting a natural look with proper coverage could really hinge on the order in which you apply your make-up. Use a colour corrector (green on areas of redness, lavender if you have areas of yellow tones, yellow on areas which appear purple if you have olive or darker skin) first, followed by your usual foundation and THEN a concealer to really hide any blemishes.
Match it to your neck
We know it sounds wacky, but unless you intent to apply your foundation all over your neck and décolletage, you should be matching your foundation colour to your neck, not your cheeks. This will give you a properly seamless look when you apply your foundation and should stop you from looking like you’re wearing a mask.
Think about your skin type
Thinking about your skin type is really important when choosing a foundation. If you’ve got naturally dry skin, opt for an oil-based foundation as anything else will soak in too easily and make your face even more dry. However, if you’ve got oily skin, opt for something oil-free to avoid looking like you’ve been dunking your face in a deep-fat fryer!
Use a dark circle cream
Sometimes, no amount of foundation, concealer or colour correction will truly cover your dark circles, so using a dedicated product can really help. Decleor Anti-Dark Circle Multi-Brightening Eye Care will not only help to reduce the appearance of dark circles around your eyes, but it will also help to actually reverse the root cause, making it a win-win kinda product!