Almost no woman applies makeup without a tonal foundation that can hide not only small skin imperfections, such as uneven skin tone, circles under the eyes from fatigue, but also quite noticeable redness, wrinkles, acne. A concealer concealing skin imperfections can also spoil the entire image if the tone is chosen incorrectly or the product is applied unprofessionally. Also, the cream may not be of very good quality, albeit expensive in price. How to choose a good foundation concealing flaws? Reviews about expensive and budgetary funds, a rating of the best, and rules for applying to the skin of the face we have provided in this article.
Types of foundation creams
Tonal products differ not only in origin and price, but also in their qualities: texture, amount of coloring particles, humidity, the presence of additional components and vitamins. It is by these criteria that every woman chooses the cream that suits her. Consider the main types of tonal means:
- Liquid base. This is ideal for evening makeup, it perfectly evens skin tone, makes its surface visually more even, velvety. This tool is suitable for normal and combination skin.
- Mousse is able to smooth the texture of the skin, but is absolutely useless to hide imperfections. Suitable for daytime use. Thanks to its weightless formula it does not clog pores, ideal for mature, oily and problematic skin.
- Cream powder is a favorite tool of many women. This matte foundation is ideal for concealing imperfections on oily skin. It evens out the tone, removes oily sheen, hides redness and acne. The downside of this remedy is its shedding. One of the most popular products of this type is the Maybelin foundation. We will write reviews about it in the further contents of the article.
- Cream fluid is suitable for dry skin, as it moisturizes perfectly. It is also ideal for makeup in hot summer weather. The disadvantage of this tool is one - the inability to hide even the most minor flaws, as it contains a minimal amount of pigmenting components.
- Cream camouflage is a real find for those who want to have perfect skin, but it is not. Camouflage is made on a water-repellent basis, has a large number of tinting components. Ideally hides all imperfections, including acne, redness, pigmentation. One minus is removed only with the help of a special tool.
Choosing the right foundation
The quality of makeup depends on the right foundation - foundation. Professional makeup artists recommend using proven methods and tips when choosing a tool:
- Select tones of foundation creams should only be in daylight. Lamps can distort the color of the product and skin, give yellow or gray tint.
- In order to understand whether the tone is suitable for the color of the skin, a thin layer should be applied to the inner side of the wrist, shade well.
- It is important to have two types of foundation: for day and evening makeup. In the daytime, you should not use funds with a dense texture, choose a cream fluid or mousse, they perfectly even out the tone, but do not hide the flaws. In the daytime, cream camouflage will seem like a “mask." Mousse is not suitable for evening makeup, since artificial lighting will make skin imperfections even more noticeable, a denser texture is required.
- Depending on the expected result, it is worth choosing the type of foundation. The most popular is the liquid base, since it suits any type of skin, hides all obvious imperfections; stick moisturizes dry skin, eliminates peeling; powder masks oily sheen.
How to apply foundation to hide flaws?
Not every woman can boast of perfect skin. Pigment spots, peeling, enlarged pores, oily sheen, redness - this is not the whole list of imperfections that women try to hide. In order to visually make the skin of the face more healthy and smooth, it is not enough to choose an expensive and good foundation that hides imperfections. Reviews of experts say: it is necessary to apply it correctly in order to achieve the desired effect.
- Before applying foundation, it is necessary to cleanse the skin of the face, if necessary, use a scrub.
- Before applying a masking agent, dry or sensitive skin should be moistened with a nourishing cream so that facial wrinkles or age wrinkles do not become visually more noticeable.
- Enlarged pores can be hidden with foundation, which contains silicone.
- A greasy shine will hide the matte foundation, it is also suitable for women who have wrinkles (a cream with a flickering effect will make them more noticeable).
- Freckles can be hidden under a tanning cream. It should be applied in a circular motion to the areas subjected to disguise, and then shaded on the temples, neck, area near the ears.
- Redness, rashes, and inflammation are difficult to hide altogether. A dense tonal foundation will help out only in the evening, for daytime makeup it will not work. Experts advise applying mousse or cream fluid to your face. In order to hide imperfections with these means, it is worth applying them in two layers with light patting movements and only with the fingertips.
- To conceal the first wrinkles, a greasy foundation will help, it should be applied with a wide brush. This will maximize mask age-related manifestations.
Rules for applying foundation
Experts advise to purchase a fluorescent lamp for applying makeup. It will help in the evening to apply cosmetics more efficiently. The foundation should be used carefully, to avoid the "mask effect", for this the tool is taken in small portions and rubbed into the face with circular movements. In order to make the tone seem more natural, it is worth applying the product not only to the face, but also to the skin of the neck, neckline.
Initially, cream of a lighter shade processes the skin around the eyes - under the line of the eyebrows and lower eyelid. After that, the main tone is applied to the T-shaped zone, distributed over the forehead, nose, cheeks and temples. There should not be borders, each zone should be carefully shaded. Lastly, the cream is applied to the neck, décolleté.
Foundation for problem skin: reviews
Many women tried more than a dozen creams before choosing the one that perfectly matched all the criteria. We reviewed reviews of almost all creams with tinting properties and made a list of the best. There is also a budget foundation concealing flaws, and more expensive means.
According to the reviews of women, it becomes clear that if the skin is problematic, it is worthwhile to select cosmetics more carefully so as not to aggravate the problem and hide it to the maximum.
Diorskin nude
Dior foundation was liked by many women. They write that it fits perfectly on the skin of the face, is not lubricated, creates the perfect tone with a thin veil.
They write that this is a really good foundation concealing flaws. Reviews say that it does not clog in pores, is able to adapt to the natural tone of the skin.
There are records that the product perfectly moisturizes the skin, lays down in an even layer without borders. A large selection of tones is also noted. They write that with such an assortment there is no problem of choice.
Dior foundation was able to earn and cons. They note that it smells unpleasant with alcohol, but the smell quickly disappears. Also note the high price.
Foundation Matte Fluid by Yves Rocher
"Matte" is a foundation for problem skin. Reviews about this tool are available in large numbers, as there are also enough women with problem skin. Owners of oily and combination skin liked the “Yves Rocher” “Matte” foundation.
They write that it ideally hides the oily sheen, lying on your face like powder. The consistency is light, tender, slightly watery, so the cream lasts for a long time.
It is noted that the Yves Rocher foundation does not clog in pores, is practically not felt on the skin, and is not lubricated.
The negative was recognized that it does not mask imperfections, but only evens out the tone and eliminates the glow of the skin. But here immediately there were defenders who wrote that it was a cream fluid, and it must be applied to hide the flaws in two or even three layers.
Maybeline
In the Maybelin cosmetic line, it’s enough to simply choose a suitable foundation that hides flaws. Reviews about this company and its cosmetics are almost all positive.
Women celebrate Affinitone, Dream Fresh BB Cream, Dream Pure BB Cream and many others.
They write that the Maybelin company is a favorite, since cosmetics are affordable and of decent quality.
There are opinions that the Mabelin BB cream foundation not only qualitatively hides flaws, although it has a rather delicate and light consistency, but also takes care of the skin. They write that the face has become less exposed to various kinds of rashes, there has been less redness.
They note that "Affiniton" ideally hides oily sheen and gives the effect of powder. Does not dry out the face, does not clog in the pores, does not lubricate.
The cosmetic product does not stain clothes, absorbs quickly into the skin, lays down evenly, is able to adapt to the tone of the face.
They note a wide assortment from which each can choose its own shade.
Foundation "Maybelin" reviews has only positive. Women write that in the variety of tonal means they were able to find exactly their own. The range includes creams with a rather dense texture, suitable for evening makeup.
Many note that the Maybelin foundation is practically odorless. Only a light “powdery” aroma is felt, and this indicates high quality.
Also, the lack of a large number of fragrances could not but please the girls who are prone to allergic reactions. They write that only from the cosmetics of this brand were able to choose the best remedy.
"Black Pearl"
The Black Pearl foundation has established itself as one of the best in the budget category.
Many write that for a long time because of the low price they did not risk buying it, but, having tried it once, decided not to spend extra money on more expensive means.
The girls say that they were able to get acquainted with the Black Pearl cosmetics for a long time, since their mothers still used it. They write that they immediately began to buy for themselves products of this brand, including foundation. "Black Pearl" was able to please everyone.
There are reviews that the tonal tool perfectly hides all the flaws, including freckles, age spots, circles under the eyes. It does not clog in pores, does not "make heavier" makeup.
They note that it also perfectly conceals facial wrinkles, pimples, redness. They write that it perfectly copes with oily sheen.
There are records that the foundation can last on the face all day. It does not wrinkle, does not lubricate, retaining its original appearance.
Many honestly write that they tried to find flaws, but did not find. I liked the foundation in all its qualities, price, and a palette of tones.
Time-tested Ballet
I would like to note another tool that has been produced for many years by the domestic factory "Freedom". Its quality is still noted as excellent.
Many people write that “Ballet” was the first foundation, but then they began to use more expensive ones, since the tested product practically did not appear on the shelves. Now, "Ballet" is again sold in almost all stores.
The quality of the tonal cream of the owner of the enlarged pores is noted. They write that the cream perfectly eliminates shine, hides pores. They note its extensive assortment, the ability to choose a tone in accordance with skin color.
There are records that the Ballet cream is suitable for dry skin, as it does not emphasize peeling. They write that it is easy to apply, evenly distributed, does not stain clothes when in contact with the skin, holds well, evens out the tone.
Of the minuses, a not very pleasant aroma was noted, which quickly disappears. They also write that the texture, although light, but quite dense, needs to be used carefully so as not to impose too much tone.
In general, Ballet is a good concealer concealing flaws. Customer reviews confirm this.
Professional Tips
Today we reviewed the rating of the most popular foundation for women, found out how to choose the one that will hide the flaws to the maximum. I would like to share the advice of makeup artists on applying foundation to visually "fix" the oval of the face:
- in order to bring the triangular or trapezoidal face closer to the oval, you should take the basis of the tone light, and shade the temples, chin and forehead with a darker tone;
- You can also emphasize the correct oval using a darker tone, which is applied to the cheekbones from the cheeks to the temples;
- the corners of a square face can be hidden by applying a darker tone to the area of the chin and cheeks;
- a round face can also be slightly corrected by shading a dark tone over the cheeks.
Each time, do not forget to shade the borders well! Only then will the makeup look invisible and beautiful.