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One tricky thing about foundation is that when you apply too much of it, you look extremely pale, and if you apply too little, your face looks unpolished. The unsaid rule with applying foundation is never to abuse it! Use it to look natural and like your original best version of yourself! The main reason… Continue reading How-To Select The Right Foundation!!!
Complexion perfecting creams and liquids have the power to take you from natural to supernatural. Knowing how to navigate BB Creams, Foundations and beyond is a lifelong skill, because good skin never goes out of style!!! Choosing A Base Whether you're looking for a sheer wash of color or a full complexion overhaul, there's a… Continue reading How-To Pick A Foundation!!! 🙂
*Foundation should not change the color of your face, remember this rule!* Your foundation should appear invisible. What do I mean by that? Your ideal foundation shade should sink into your skin color, and disappear. Only then can you be sure you have found your exact match. How do you pick the right shade? Always… Continue reading Foundation 101: Things You Need to Know About Foundation!!!
Which undertones suit you best? I always start a makeup lesson teaching my clients about colors. From eye color to skin color, it is important to learn what works best to complement your features and undertones. To begin, you need to figure out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones. Doing this can take… Continue reading How to: Finding Your Skin’s Undertone!!!
Spots There are hundreds of products aimed at healing spots, but none makes them disappear instantly. That's where make-up comes in, but be careful- a badly covered spot is more noticeable than one left bare. No Squeezing!!! Squeezing blackheads will enlarge the pores, while spots become inflamed and take longer to heal. For blackheads use… Continue reading Concealer 101: Tips & Tricks Part 2!
Always prepare your skin properly before you start. Foundation applied to dry skin quickly looks flaky. Powder on top makes it worse and blending blush becomes impossible. Apply an appropriate moisturizer for your skin and let it sink in for five to ten minutes before applying foundation- this will prevent a patchy finish. This is… Continue reading Foundation Application 101: Tips & Tricks! Everything You Want or Need to Know about Foundation!!!!
What coverage foundation do I need? This is a common question that everyone will ask themselves before applying foundation. So I came up with some tips to help you decide which type of coverage is the best for your skin type. Good Clear Skin - Liquid sheer foundation or tinted moisturizer provide the lightest, barely-there coverage… Continue reading How to Find Your Perfect Coverage of Foundation!!!!
The right shade of foundation should disappear into your skin seamlessly. Match the color around your nose and sweep across the apple of your cheek. Here are some of my top three tips for color-matching your foundation... Check the color in natural daylight - artificial light is deceptive and what looks right at the makeup… Continue reading Color-Matching Foundation Tips!!!
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