No matter how perfect a woman is, she will never recognize this state as the extreme point of her perfection - she will strive to look even better and better. Gorgeous outfits, impeccably styled hair, luxurious manicure and brilliant makeup - all this together gives the representative of the fair half exactly the image that makes her feel as attractive and comfortable as possible. Therefore, the basis of a perfectly designed make-up, namely the base tone, plays a rather important role in shaping the magical appearance of a woman. But how to apply the foundation correctly and efficiently, so that it becomes the beginning of an impeccable make-up?
Properties of foundation as an element of decorative cosmetics
Tonal Foundation is an indispensable tool for professional make-up artists, experts in the field of make-upindustry and ordinary girls who use it as a decorative cosmetic at home in their daily lives. But not every one of them knows how to apply foundation correctly. There are many nuances that you need to pay attention to when modeling a make-up in the preliminary application of a base coat on the skin of the face.
What is foundation even for? Its properties work mainly to prepare the skin for makeup. The tonal base evens out the skin tone, hides some of its minor flaws and serves as a platform for further work with the face. That is why almost every girl is familiar with this tool and actively uses it in her daily make-up manipulations.
Foundation: whim or necessity?
If we talk about the importance of the tone base in the formation of makeup - whether it is a natural nude version or a bright catchy evening one - for many the answer will be unequivocal: foundation is not a whim at all, it is rather a need, and in some cases quite - it's sharp. Why? Because no type of make-up will look so neat, so flawless and complete without pre-worked out tonal skin. Indeed, depending on its type, on the type of makeup, on the desired result, modern cosmetology offers a lot of possible variable configurations of the composition of this decorative component, which allows a wide audience of users to use a miracle remedy in their lives every day. It is only importantknow how to use it correctly and what to apply before foundation to achieve the desired effect.
Advantages and disadvantages
What makes a make-up base cream so good, and what are its main advantages?
- Camouflage minor flaws - due to the dense consistency of some compositions of the tonal substance, it is possible to visually veil some skin defects and imperfections, giving the face an impeccable appearance.
- Alignment of skin color - some redness or existing freckled manifestations on the face can be eliminated at the level of visual perception within ten minutes with the help of foundation gently spread over the entire face.
- Partial sculpting of the face - due to the density and color qualities of the tone base, you can adjust the shape of the chin, the width of the cheekbones, the height of the forehead, the size of the nose (all this, of course, at the level of a temporary visual effect).
If we talk about the shortcomings of the cream, then it all depends on the company and brand of the manufacturer, since branded expensive and high-quality release models do not dry the skin, do not clog pores and do not adversely affect the upper layer of the epidermis, as cheaper types can do foundations. At the same time, it is quite important to know how to apply foundation in makeup so that it also looks high-quality and flawless.
Varieties of foundation
What are foundation foundations? There is a certain classification of these components of decorative cosmetics, depending on the consistency andmain purpose.
According to the density of the tonal composition, creams are distinguished:
- with a thick consistency - designed for evening or photo shoot makeup, where full and deep coverage of the face skin is required;
- with moderate density - they suggest a less viscous consistency than in the case of thick foundations, and are designed for a combined make-up;
- light texture - very thin and unshakable tonal bases used for nude or natural skin effect.
According to the level of intended use, the cream can be:
- masking;
- matting;
- brilliant.
Depending on the visit to any place, be it an evening celebration or a morning trip to the store, girls use different tone bases. But how to apply foundation correctly and achieve the result that is required for its intended purpose?
Preparing skin for tone application
The first rule of high-quality makeup and the key to a successful make-up design is a mandatory preparation for the process of applying tonal base and make-up in general. What you should pay special attention to:
- lighting - if a girl wants to get a high-quality result from applying a basic tonal coating on her face, she needs to create conditions under which a lot of light will be drawn on her appearance, and it is desirable that it be daytime;
- mandatory cleansing of the skin - no makeup, day, evening or extraordinary, is complete without a well-designedwashing the upper layer of the epidermis;
- applying moisturizer so that the next layer of foundation will go on softer;
- choosing a tool for applying foundation - based on the available time and the intended place of pastime (study, walk or party), girls choose different items with which the cream is transferred to the skin of the face;
- possible use of a primer - the foundation goes much better on the base coat of the foundation under the tone in the form of a primer.
The importance of using primers before foundation
Primer is something that is not necessary to apply before foundation, but it is important enough. This cosmetic product serves as a base for foundation and performs the following important technical functions:
- visual elimination of skin redness;
- masking blue circles under the eyes;
- eliminate yellowness of the face;
- correction of imperfections and concealment of small acne.
In a word, the primer is beneficial in that it needs to be applied under the foundation only in case of any existing color or actual skin imperfections. It serves as a lifesaver for girls with such problems. But if the skin is already good and flawless, there is no need to use a primer under the foundation.
Tools for applying foundation
How to apply foundation quickly and efficiently? First you need to decide ontool, thanks to which the foundation will be applied to the surface of the face.
- Sponge. Today, the world of cosmetic services and services offers a wide range of foam, silicone, coconut sponge fillings for the highest quality transfer of the tonal base to the skin.
- Brush. If it is necessary to retouch skin deformations and better drive foundation into the dermis, a thick wide brush with a horizontal or diagonal cut is used for more convenient manipulations with applying the cream.
- Fingers. There is nothing more ingenious than simplicity - finger makeup is considered one of the most natural and easy to apply.
How to apply foundation step by step
Videos with all sorts of variations of makeup modeling in various blogs with master classes and various representations of stylish make-up shows are full of easy access for the public. There you can also contemplate step-by-step instructions for applying foundation. What is it?
- After the preparatory stage with skin cleansing and the selection of good lighting, it is necessary to proceed directly to the procedure - squeeze the foundation out of the bottle and apply it on the back of the hand, which will allow the texture of the cream to become softer and more pliable.
- With warmed fingers, moistened with a pre-moistened sponge or brush, take the product and transfer it to the skin of the face.
- How to apply foundation on the face with a sponge? Wet it with warm water, wring it out well, take it from your hand already warmedbody temperature cream and gently blend from the center of the face to the periphery.
How do you use your fingers to apply foundation on your face? Dry your well-washed hands under warm water with a towel, take the required amount of working material on your fingertips and gently retouch the surface of the skin of the face with patting movements, paying special attention to the extreme areas where the borders can be poorly smoothed
How to apply foundation with a brush? A pre-cleaned, thickly stuffed brush must be blotted in tone-cream and treated with driving movements on the skin, starting from the T-zone and ending with the peripheral areas
For contouring effect, you can use two different shades of foundation - light and dark. Walk along the T-zone with a light tonal layer, apply a dark one on the corners of the forehead, wings of the nose, cheekbones and the lower part of the chin. Thus, the main part of the face will be favorably highlighted, and large cheeks or an overly large nose will be visually reduced through a darkening effect
You can fix the work done by using a concealer. Among girls, the question often arises: is concealer applied before or after foundation? The answer is clear - after. This tool allows you to correct possible residually visible skin imperfections and brighten the undereye area,partially acting as a highlighter. Then powder is applied to the foundation
How to know if foundation is applied correctly
To make sure that the work was done correctly, you need to look at the face under good lighting from different angles:
- borders of light and dark shades should be very well shaded and not create a visible difference between each other, but smoothly transition from one tone to another;
- the cream should not lie on the skin in lumps or visible layers - it looks terrible, like plaster;
- to check the effectiveness of hard-to-reach places, you can take a photo: apply foundation, fix the result on the camera from different sides and see if there is a striking color difference in the area between the cheeks and ears, between the chin and neck, between the forehead and the border the beginning of hair growth on the head.
Which cream is used for oily skin?
It is important to use the right cream for your skin type.
When it comes to oily skin, it is necessary to minimize the amount of pre-applied moisturizer, avoid the influence of oils on the surface of the face, and use only a mattifying foundation. This will help to avoid a not quite presentable oily sheen and harmoniously ennoble the look as a whole.
Which foundation is best for dry skin?
If we talk about dry skin, here, on the contrary, it requires increased control over the preparation of the face for applying tonal base - it is especially appropriate to use capsule oil before the procedure. Cream toneit should be oily, thick, but with a soft liquid texture in order to be able to hide the roughness of the upper layer of the epidermis of the face.
What foundation do I need for problem skin?
Excessively reddened or acne-prone skin should be covered with concealer. Its dense composition, rich pigment and thick consistency allow one layer to overshadow all those imperfections and defects that are so undesirable for public display.
Common mistakes in applying foundation
Girls often make some mistakes when applying the base tone on the face. In order to prevent such mistakes, it is necessary to understand some rules and clearly know the answers to the most exciting questions in the procedure.
- Do I need to change the cream with the change of season? Yes.
- Do I need to wash my brushes after every use? Yes.
- Do I need to monitor the expiration date of the cream? Yes.
- Can I apply the cream in a thick layer? No.
- Can I apply foundation after peeling? No.
- Can I apply foundation under the eyes in a thick layer? No.
- Can I use a cream that is not suitable for my skin type? No.
