
Finding the Perfect Foundation
Sandy Gold of happiface.com reveals tips and techniques to find the perfect shade of foundation for your skin |
KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE If you have OILY SKIN – You’ve most likely noticed that your skin is shiny and oily, especially in the T-zone area and that you experience frequent breakouts. In this case, you’re going to want to select a foundation that’s water based and oil-free. To help with the shine, I would suggest choosing a foundation with a matte or powder finish. If you have DRY SKIN – You’ll notice that most of the time your skin feels dry, tight and dehydrated. So try choosing a cream or liquid hydrating foundation. Avoid powders, as it can make your skin appear dryer than it already is. If you have NORMAL SKIN – Well, you’re one of those lucky ones! With your skin looking even in tone and texture almost 90% of the time and by not having many restrictions, you can choose from a wide variety of foundations on the market. If you have COMBINATION SKIN – You most likely have dry skin with an oily T-zone, and suffer from breakouts as well as dry skin. In this case, choose a foundation that is both hydrating and oil-free. If you have SENSITIVE SKIN – Your skin will sometimes feel comfortable and then other times irritated. You’re are going to want to chose a foundation that is especially made for sensitive skin. Look for labels like oil-free, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and allergy tested. CHOOSE YOUR MAKE.UP COVERAGE Sheer or Natural Finish Foundation – is perfect for people who don’t like to wear a lot of make.up. It has very little coverage and is used to help compliment an already even skin tone. Medium to Full Coverage Foundation – Is excellent for evening out the skin tone, concealing blemishes and helping with discoloration in the skin. Matte Finish Foundation – Are typically used for those with oily skin. A matte finish is ideal for helping to control oil and shine throughout the day. Powder Foundations – Are great for traveling, ideal for touch-ups and wonderful for those with oily skin because powder helps with shine and can be used by almost all skin types. |
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