subject: How To Apply Foundation For A Flawless Look [print this page] If you have areas of your face you would like concealed, you may want to apply concealer to these areas to ensure they are well hidden for a flawless look. Concealer also ensures your eye shadows stay on longer and stay fresh looking all day long.
If you are concerned as to what type of concealer or cover stick you may need to disguise imperfections that are a problem for you, here are some brief descriptions to help you make the right choice. Green cover sticks mask redness in the skin, such as pimples and veins. Yellow areas and pigmentation can be covered with a purple cover stick. Dark under eye circles or bruise like marks can be disguised with an orange cover stick.
Cover sticks should always be used UNDER your foundation.
Concealers can be used OVER foundation to brighten and prime your skin for lasting color.
How to apply foundation:
* Ensure you have chosen the right color for your skin tone by taking the three closest matches that you believe to be your best choices and apply them to your cheeks one on top of the other. The one that disappears and is no longer visible is your correct foundation color.
* Apply foundation to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin blending out towards the hair line, ears and neck. Using a foundation sponge or brush, blending with downward strokes, you can make sure no makeup is visible and well blended.
* Using a cover stick a few shades lighter than your skin on your eyelids, around your nose and on your mouth, you can brighten your complexion and ensure your lipstick and eye makeup sets well and stays on longer.
Setting your foundation with a translucent powder can help you create a natural, matte appearance without an oily appearance.
