HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FOUNDATION

Good morning beautiful people, someone asked me the importance of foundation so I decided to write it all out here so everyone can read it too.
Foundation even out skintone and covers blemishes, discolorations etc
Foundation is, as the word suggests, the foundation of all the makeup you are going to put on your face. Get it wrong, and like a house, it all falls down around your ears.
So, why does a product that is capable of doing so much cause so many women a great deal of stress? Because when it comes to skin, all women are not created equal. And with thousands of shades and hundreds of brands on the market, it’s no wonder that choosing the right foundation can cause major headaches.
Here are tips and tricks when it comes to foundation.
Always test your foundation colour in natural daylight where possible.
Test foundation on your jawline not on the back of your hands. Your hands are usually a little darker than your face.
Do not get pressured into buying a colour or foundation type just because the sales assistant said it suited you. Test run it out in natural light and if you can’t, make sure YOU are happy with it as a match or with its texture.
Where possible get the best match for your skin tone. This means that the colour when applied on your skin melts into your skin and you cannot tell where your skin ends and where the foundation begins.
Foundation is not meant to cover or conceal. It is a means to even out the colour tone of your face. A good foundation with good coverage will never look cakey or thick, but will look natural on your skin.
Never get a foundation colour that is lighter than your skintone, hoping to make yourself look fairer than you actually are. A colour that is too light will cause your skin to look ashy and grey. Not a pleasant sight.
How well do u knw ur foundations??
1. Cream Foundationis ideal for: Normal, combination and dry skin. It is especially well suited for women with uneven pigmentation, or those requiring a heavier coverage.

Coverage: Medium to full.
Finish: Dewy.
What it does: Covers and conceals discolorations and  imperfections on the skin providing a flawless finish.
Application: Use a make up sponge or a foundation brush.
2. Liquid Foundationis ideal for: All Skin types. It is especially well suited for dry or mature skin.
Coverage: Light to medium
Finish: Dewy, satin or matte depending on the formulation.
What it does: Evens out the skin tone by smoothing out any unevenness. It also provides added moisture to the skin.
Application: Use a make up sponge or a foundation brush.
3. Pressed powder(powder foundation) foundation is ideal for: Oily skin
Coverage: Light to medium.
Finish: Matte.
What it does: Evens out the skin tone, hides imperfections and absorbs excess oil.
Application: Use a powder brush. The denser the bristles, the more product will be deposited on the skin.
4. Mineral foundation is ideal for: All skin types It is especially well suited for those with sensitive skin or rosacea.
Coverage: Light to medium
Finish: Matte.
What it does: Evens out the skin tone, moisturizes, protects and absorbs excess oil.
Application: Use a kabuki brush to buff it on.
5. Tinted Moisturizer is ideal for: Normal and dry skin. It is especially well suited for those who need extra hydration and just a touch of color to pull everything together.
Coverage: Sheer to light.
What it does: Lightly evens out the skin tone, while giving a true “no make up” look.
Application: Use a foundation brush.
Whatever your skin type, you have a variety of choices. Pick the one that is best for you and start reaping the benefits today
Foundation that are good for women of color
Black opal, iman, marykay and time wise marykay, black up, Mac, milani, revlon, loreal, covergirl queen collection, sleek etc
if you are not too sure of what foundation to use yet, consult a makeup artist to choose the best for your skin type and skin color.
A foundation, good on your friend may not be good on you,

Stay beautiful

kisses and hugs ( LVS )