No makeup will be completely perfect if you do not make the tone of your face even. Smooth arrows, bright lips, charming smokey ice - all this will look exceptionally losing against the background of an uneven complexion. However, the question of how to properly color with foundation should be asked only after the ideal tone has been selected.
Why do we need a tonal foundation?
In fact, finding a product that disguises absolutely all the imperfections and imperfections of the skin is not easy. He can evenly lie down, but camouflages large acne or dark circles under the eyes. Therefore, do not think that your cream does not do its job well if it is not able to cover all unnecessary spots and defects, the primary goal of the tonal foundation is to even out skin color so that your face turns into a canvas for subsequent makeup application. If your foundation has a light texture, then most likely it will block only 30-40% of irregularities, a dense texture is capable of more - it is 70-90% of the overlap. In any case, if you have problem skin or an uninvited guest appears in the form of a large pimple, then you need to get rid of problem areas with the help of a concealer or corrector. If your face does not suffer from large flaws, then, most likely, even a tonal will be enough.
How to determine if the foundation is applied correctly?
In fact, to understand that the tone lay on the skin evenly, quite simply. The following indicators will help to determine this:
- The face looks plain, without spots and stains.
- The color of the skin should be combined with the color of the neck, so as not to give the impression that you are wearing a mask of a thick layer of "plaster". Therefore, before buying a new product, test the shade on the site of the lower edge of the jaw, so you can make sure that there will not be a sharp transition on the face and the tone of the neck matches the tone of the face. If the difference is too noticeable, then it is better to opt for a color that is more suitable for the shade of the neck. In the summer, if you wear clothes that show collarbones, you will have to check the tone in there as well.
- It is important that the tonal base does not emphasize the texture of the skin. If it is dry, with peeling or large pores, you must first prepare your skin for applying cosmetics. Since the underlined husks and pores do not look very aesthetically pleasing, and the skin looks unhealthy.
These are three simple rules, the basis of the ability to properly color with foundation.
How to prepare your face for makeup?
The question of how to properly color with foundation and powder does not matter if the skin is not previously prepared for the effects of decorative cosmetics. Just a few steps, which will take a couple of minutes, are ways to improve the condition of the skin and prevent further imperfections. You can see in the photo correctly applied foundation, where the skin looks smooth and healthy.
We clean the skin
Correctly apply the foundation step by step you need from the stage of skin cleansing. Before applying the tonal foundation, you should not only wash thoroughly, but also cleanse the skin with a tonic. Such a minor manipulation is of tremendous importance. This will not only provide a more even coverage, but also minimize the risk of new pimples, as there will be no dirt between the skin and cream, which can subsequently cause various inflammations.
Before buying a new tonic, pay attention to the composition, it is recommended to avoid products that contain alcohol. This element can provoke redness and irritation, emphasize dryness, as a result of which the tonic will lie on the skin even worse. Therefore, do not neglect the small rule - study the tonic label. It is also not recommended to wipe the skin with micellar water before applying the tone, since it absorbs not only dirt and grease on the face, but also particles of makeup, which subsequently is fraught with the fact that the foundation does not lie evenly.
Moisturize your face
To protect the delicate skin of the face, you need to provide it with full care. The best option will be the most common moisturizer, serum or oil, which is applied immediately after the cleansing tonic. And you don’t need to think that only dry skin needs to be moisturized, the oily dermis also needs careful care, and no less. If you normalize the process of moisturizing such a skin, then its condition can significantly improve, and the process of producing sebum is stabilized. And another important rule, it is important that the moisturizer is absorbed into the skin. Therefore, before applying the foundation, wait a couple of minutes.
Is it mandatory to use the database?
Such a step as the use of primers is absolutely optional, but it helps to prepare the skin for the subsequent application of decorative cosmetics, especially if your skin has some imperfections. In the beauty industry, there are the following types of makeup base:
- Matting base - ideal for owners of oily skin. It will save you from unwanted greasy shine. You can apply it not on the whole face, but only on those areas that are prone to unpleasant radiance.
- Bluer primer. Its task is to mask pores, fill in wrinkles, so that the skin is smooth, even. Thanks to this base, shading of the foundation will not cause any problems.
- Shining primer - its task is to highlight the face from the inside, that is, externally the skin will look healthy and well-groomed. It can be applied to the whole face, but only to those areas that are usually highlighted by a highlighter. These are the upper parts of the cheekbones, the back and tip of the nose, the hollow above the upper lip, the center of the forehead. If you have oily skin and there are areas that are prone to shine, then it is better to refuse such a remedy.
- A moisturizing primer is essentially equivalent to a moisturizer. Ideal for any type of skin, and especially for dry skin, as it hides peeling, fills the skin with moisture at the cellular level, as a result of which the foundation remains on the face throughout the day, does not roll and does not lose its color.
- A color primer, namely a green shade, will help get rid of redness. In fact, each problem associated with skin tone corresponds to a specific color of primer and corrector. For example, if your skin looks sickly greenish, then the primer with a purple tint will save the situation.
This stage in makeup is optional, but if you have skin problems, it is better not to neglect the base for makeup, additional face protection has not harmed anyone.
How to apply a tonal foundation on the face?
There are many ways to apply, and each of them is good in its own way, it is important to choose the one that will be convenient for you. Try several options and choose the best one. So, you can apply the cream as follows.
Using a sponge
With the help of a sponge, you can achieve the thinnest and most even coating and ideally blend the product so that there are no visible boundaries, especially between the neck and face. Thus, you can lay the foundation to the desired density and not create a mask effect. This option is suitable even for beginners who are only familiar with the art of makeup, since the risk of doing something wrong is minimal. Despite the fact that with the help of a sponge you can achieve a perfectly even coverage, there is one significant minus. The expense of using the tonic increases in comparison with other options.
How to apply foundation with a sponge step by step? Wet the sponge and squeeze it so that the glass is all excess water. Next, apply a tonal base and begin to shade, thanks to humidity, the surface of the sponge will be as soft as possible. In order not to overdo it with the cream and spend it more economically, it is recommended to apply the cream first on the hand and distribute it with small dots on the face. Move from the center with patting movements. It is quite simple to apply the foundation with a sponge correctly, and most importantly - you can achieve the perfect result.
With hands
You can apply a tone without the help of additional tools. This can be done with your fingers, as the heat of the hands heats the product, so that it becomes more malleable for shading. Unlike sponge, this method of applying the cream is considered to be very economical, but you will have to work out, because applying the cream with your fingers is more difficult than using a brush, for example. How to apply foundation with your hands? Type in the required amount of foundation cream on your hand, then point it to the face. It is important not to overdo it, literally by a small pea into 4 zones: cheeks, nose, forehead, chin. The cream should never be smeared, this will only emphasize the disadvantages. The best option is clapping, driving in movements. Move also from the center to the edge. It is important that every millimeter of the skin has been worked out, blend all the borders. A big plus of this technique is that in addition it is an excellent facial massage that improves blood circulation and freshens the skin.
With brushes
Applying foundation with a brush correctly is the key to the success of perfect makeup. This method is considered the most convenient in comparison with those described above. And your hands are clean, and you don’t have to wash the cream out of the sponge, it’s much easier to handle the whole brush. The technique for applying the cream is as follows: the product is also preliminarily applied to the hand, so it is not only more convenient, but also the base warms up from the heat of the skin and is easier to blend. Do not immediately apply the entire cream to the face, it is better to add it gradually. Apply a tone with a round brush in a circular motion. If you have a flat brush, then apply the product with linear movements.
Does applying foundation depend on skin type?
The answer is yes - yes! Let's see what this means:
- The characteristic features of oily skin are an unpleasant shine throughout the face, enlarged pores and frequent inflammatory processes. For owners of this type, it is important to thoroughly cleanse the skin, do not neglect moisturizer or serum to ensure proper care. If you have a problem such as enlarged pores, then without a primer it will be difficult. In order not to aggravate the shine, make sure that the product contains no oils. The ideal foundation for oily skin - with a matte effect, this will normalize the unpleasant glow. Imperfections are better to cover with a corrector of different shades, and not by layering a foundation. Do not forget to apply matting powder at the end, but it is better to abandon products with reflective particles altogether.
- For owners of dry skin, the main problem is peeling, in order to clean the skin, you also need to thoroughly cleanse the skin, use scrubs to exfoliate dead skin particles. Start the procedure by applying a moisturizing base, it will smooth out all the peeling and even out the tone.
- Combination skin often causes difficulties in the selection of cosmetics. Usually, the owners of this type come up with the idea of using matting agents for the T-zone and moisturize dry areas. Remember to use a moisturizer, but make sure that there are no oils in the composition. It is recommended to use a moisturizing BB cream throughout the face, and apply matting powder to the T-zone, the more problems with fat content, the denser the cream powder should be.
If you follow all the rules described and take into account the type of skin, you can create the perfect make-up and apply the foundation correctly.
Makeup artist secrets
To be properly painted with foundation and powder, you still have to practice. And to achieve a perfectly smooth, and most importantly, natural skin tone, you can use the advice of experienced professionals. They will teach you how to apply foundation and makeup:
- If you need a dense coating for evening make-up, it is better to lay on the foundation than immediately apply a thick layer.
- To achieve the most suitable shade, you can mix the tonal foundations of different colors.
- For daily makeup, you can mix the foundation and moisturizer.
- Do not forget about thermal water, it will not only fix makeup, but also make it more natural.
- Areas with wrinkles should be worked out with driving movements.
- You also need to properly apply highlighter and foundation, so as not to “overexpose” the face. Owners of oily skin will have to give up shiny elements in makeup. They do not need extra shine on the skin.
Correct application of foundation is already half the battle on the way to perfect makeup.