5 tips to choose the right foundation

 

The key to perfect makeup is to have a flawless base. But for that, you first need to find the right foundation in accordance with your skin tone and type. One mistake can kill your entire look so make sure you are opting for right one and applying it properly. The official makeup artists of Maybelline New York and NYX Professional Makeup, Elton Fernandes and Stafford Braganza respectively, have listed five steps one can take for choosing the correct foundation.

1. Pick the right shade

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Some people love a tan while others are in search of a way to lighten their skin tone. However, trying a different coloured foundation is not the way to go. Wearing a lighter tone will probably make you look like a ghost as it will create a gray undertone and going too dark can make your face look blotchty… So, to avoid both situations, make sure the foundation evens out your complexion and gives it a bright glow rather than changing it up completely. No one should go out looking for a foundation that modifies their features. A base is supposed to enhance your natural beauty so make sure you find one which does exactly that.

2. Know your undertone

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While choosing your foundation, always select a shade keeping in mind your natural skin's undertone. Most Asian women tend to have a warm, yellow undertone. However, it’s not unusual to have a cool, pink undertone either so make sure you know which one applies to you before shopping. If you’re not sure, stand under a bright light and look at the underside of your forearm. If the veins in your forearm are olive, your skin has a yellow tone. If they're bluish in colour, you have a pink undertone.

3. Identify your skin type

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If you find that the product sits on top of your skin then that means it’s the wrong consistency. Knowing the type of skin you have is utterly important. Those with dry skin are better off going for a dewy foundation; matte bases are good for those with oily skin while a semi-satin finish will do wonders for combination skin. The perfect foundation will melt right into your skin after a few light strokes of application. If you find that you have to rub it hard into your face for it to blend, then it’s not the one for you.

4. Patch test

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Never ever check the shade of the product on your neck or the back of your hands. To ensure you have the right colour and finish, swipe it against your jawline and make certain that it dissolves into the skin for a perfect match. Once you come across a base that’s indistinguishable, you’ve got the right one.

5. Correct application

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Foundation is usually spread using a flat brush in a long sweeping motion as it helps in distribution. Start by applying a primer and begin the foundation application from the inside moving outwardly so that the product penetrates into the skin. Some prefer to use beauty sponges as it soaks up the excess product, balancing out your complexion further.

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