Makeup Tips – How to Apply Foundation

Coverage is important when it comes to foundation selection. The purpose of foundation is to even out your skin. Not to create a mask over your face. It is best to follow these guidelines.

• Full Coverage – Use if you have uneven skin tone and blemishes. You will want to use lightly on the blemishes as not to cake up on them.
   
• Medium Coverage- This is my second favorite coverage. It is for uneven skin tone and for blemishes. I feel like it provides less of a caked up look for all skin types and provides coverage as well. If you can't find a medium coverage foundation, look for a full coverage that is advertised as airy and light. It will most likely have the same characteristics of a medium coverage.
   
• Tinted Moisturizer - Use only if you have very few blemishes. This is a great product to use for dry skin since it provides moisture along with a little color.
   
• Mineral Powder – This type can be used for any type of skin. It is my favorite to use because it is light but covers well. I don't think you can go wrong with a good mineral powder foundation.   

Make sure you have lightly applied an under eye concealer and a blemish concealer to your face. Less is better when it comes to concealer too. Put a small amount of foundation on your finger and dab it on your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Use a brush to gently blend the foundation all over your face. I prefer a brush because sponges tend to leave way too much foundation on your face. If you insist on using a sponge, try using an egg shaped beauty blender. You can roll it across your face as you blend foundation. It is much better than a wedge type sponge.

It is best to use either a large rounded brush or flat makeup pad to apply powder. Never rub powder onto your face. This will give you a cakey look. This is not the look we are going for here. The brush should be large and rounded to lightly feather the powder onto your face. Pay attention to your T-zone if you have combination to oily skin. When using a pad to apply powder, lightly pat the powder on your face in your T-zone first. Then to the rest of your face. This will set your foundation in place and give you that flawless look you were looking for. Of course you don't need a powder if you use a mineral powder foundation.   

Lightly spray a fine mist of a hydrating spray over your face after your blush is applied. This sets all of the makeup while your skin drinks in the moisture.