No matter how perfect the woman, she will never recognize this state as the extreme point of her perfection - she will strive to look even better and better. Gorgeous outfits, impeccably styled hair, luxurious manicure and brilliant make-up - all this together gives the representative of the fair half the very image that makes her feel as attractive and comfortable as possible. Therefore, the basis of perfectly designed makeup, namely, the basic tone, plays a rather important role in shaping the woman’s magical appearance. But how to apply the foundation correctly and efficiently, so that it becomes the beginning of an impeccable make-up?
Properties of foundation as an element of decorative cosmetics
The foundation is an indispensable assistant for professional makeup artists, specialists in the make-up industry and ordinary girls who use it as decorative cosmetics at home in their daily lives. But not every one of them knows how to apply the foundation correctly. There are a lot of nuances that you need to pay attention to when modeling make-up in the preliminary application of a basic coating on the skin of the face.
What is foundation in general intended for? Its properties work mainly on preparing the skin for makeup. The tonal base evens out the skin tone, hides some of its minor flaws and serves as a platform for further work with the face. That is why almost every girl is familiar with this tool and actively uses it in their daily manipulations with make-up.
Foundation: a whim or a necessity?
If we talk about the significance of the foundation in terms of makeup - whether it is a natural nude version or a bright catchy evening - for many the answer will be unequivocal: foundation is not a whim at all, it is rather a need, and in some cases quite acute. Why? Because not a single type of visage will look so neat, so impeccable and complete without skin tones previously worked out. Indeed, depending on its type, on the type of makeup, on the desired result, modern cosmetology offers a lot of possible variable configurations of the composition of this decorative component, which allows a wide audience of users to use a miracle tool in their life every day. It is only important to know how to use it correctly and what to apply in front of the foundation to achieve the desired effect.
Advantages and disadvantages
What is so good about a make-up cream, and what are its main advantages?
- Masking of minor flaws - due to the dense consistency of some compositions of the tonal substance, you can visually veil some skin defects and imperfections, giving the face a flawless appearance.
- Skin color leveling - some redness or existing freckled manifestations on the face can be eliminated within ten minutes at the level of visual perception using a tonal tool neatly distributed throughout the face.
- Partial sculpting of the face - due to the density and color qualities of the tone base, you can adjust the shape of the chin, cheekbones, forehead, nose size (all this, of course, at the level of temporary visual effect).
If we talk about the shortcomings of the cream, it all depends on the company and the brand of the manufacturer, since branded expensive and high-quality release models do not dry the skin, do not clog pores and do not adversely affect the upper layer of the epidermis, as cheaper types of tonics can do this. At the same time, it is important to know how to apply foundation in makeup so that it also looks high-quality and flawless.
Varieties of tonal basis
What are the foundation tones for makeup? There is a certain classification of these components of decorative cosmetics, depending on the consistency and main purpose.
According to the density of the tonal composition, creams distinguish:
- with a thick consistency - designed for evening or photo session makeup, where a full and deep coverage with facial skin is required;
- with moderate density - they suggest a less viscous consistency than in the case of thick tonals, and are designed for a combined make-up;
- with a light texture - very thin and unshakable in applying tonal bases used for the effect of nude or under the natural skin of the face.
According to the level of intended use, the cream is:
- masking;
- matting;
- giving shine.
Depending on the visit to a place, whether it is an evening celebration or a morning trip to the store, the girls use different tone bases. But how to apply the foundation correctly and achieve the result that is required by its intended use?
Preparation of skin for applying tone
The first rule of high-quality make-up and the key to successful make-up design is mandatory preparation for the process of applying the tonal base and make-up in general. What should be paid special attention to:
- lighting - if a girl wants to get a high-quality result from applying a basic tone coating on her skin, she needs to create conditions under which a lot of light will be turned on her appearance, and it is desirable that it be daylight;
- obligatory skin cleansing - not a single make-up, daytime, evening or extraordinary, can do without a top-quality epidermis layer that was thoroughly worked out when washing;
- applying a moisturizer - so the next layer of the tone coating will lie more gently;
- the choice of a tool for applying tonal means - based on the available time and the expected place of spending time (study, walk or party), the girls choose different objects with which the cream is transferred to the skin of the face;
- possible use of the primer - the tonal agent lays much better on the base coat of the base under the tone in the form of a primer.
The importance of using primers before tonal coating
A primer is something that is not necessary to apply before the foundation, but it is quite important. This cosmetic product serves as the basis for foundation and performs the following important technical functions:
- visual elimination of skin redness;
- camouflage blue circles under the eyes;
- elimination of jaundice of the face;
- correction of flaws and concealment of small acne.
In short, the primer is advantageous in that it should be applied under the foundation only in case of any existing color or actual skin imperfections. It serves girls with such problems just a lifesaver. But if the skin is already good and impeccable, there is no need to use a primer under the tonal base.
Foundation Tools
How to apply foundation quickly and efficiently? First you need to decide on the instrument, thanks to which the tone tool will be applied to the surface of the face.
- Sponge Today the world of cosmetic services and services offers a wide range of foam, silicone, coconut filling sponges for the highest quality transfer of the tonal base to the skin.
- Brush. If it is necessary to retouch skin deformations and to drive a tonal agent into the dermis better, a thick wide brush with a horizontal or diagonal cut is used for more convenient manipulations with applying the cream.
- Fingers. There is nothing more ingenious than simplicity - a make-up created with fingers is considered one of the most natural and light in design.
How to apply foundation foundation step by step
Videos with all kinds of makeup modeling variations on various blogs with master classes and various representations of stylish make-up shows are full of easy access for the public. There you can contemplate step-by-step instructions for applying foundation. What does it consist of?
- After the preparatory stage with skin cleansing and the selection of good lighting, you must proceed directly to the procedure - squeeze the tonal product from the bottle and apply it on the back of your hand, which will allow the cream texture to become softer and more supple.
- With warm fingers, moistened with a sponge or brush, take the product and transfer it to the skin of the face.
- How to apply foundation on a face with a sponge? Wet it with warm water, squeeze it well, take the cream already warmed up by the body temperature and gently blend it from the center of the face to the periphery.
- How to use fingers in the work with applying a tonal base on the face? Dry hands thoroughly washed under warm water with a towel, take the required amount of working material to your fingertips and gently retouch the surface of the skin of the face with patting movements, paying particular attention to extreme areas where borders can be poorly smoothed.
- How to apply foundation with a brush? A pre-cleaned, densely packed brush needs to be blotted in a tone cream and with a sweeping motion to process the skin, starting from the T-zone and ending with peripheral areas.
- For the contouring effect, you can use two different shades of the tonal base - light and darker. With a light tonal layer, walk along the T-zone, apply a dark one on the corners of the forehead, nose wings, cheekbones and the lower part of the chin. Thus, the main part of the face will be favorably highlighted, and large cheeks or an excessively large nose will be visually reduced through a darkening effect.
- You can fix the work done by using a concealer. A question often arises among girls: is concealer applied before or after foundation? The answer is unequivocal - after. This tool allows you to correct possible residual skin imperfections and lighten the infraorbital region, partially fulfilling the role of highlighter. Then powder is applied to the foundation.
How to understand that the tonal foundation is applied correctly
To make sure that the work is carried out correctly, you need to look at the face under good lighting from different angles:
- the borders of light and dark shades should be very well shaded and not create a visible difference between each other, but should smoothly transition from one tone to another;
- the cream should not lie on the skin with lumps or noticeable layers - it looks terrible, like plaster;
- To check the effectiveness of places that are difficult to see, you can take a photo: apply foundation, fix the result on the camera from different sides and see if there is a striking color difference in the area between the cheeks and ears, between the chin and neck, between the forehead and the border of the beginning of hair growth on the head .
What cream is used for oily skin?
It is important to use the right cream for your skin type.
If you are talking about oily skin, you must minimize the amount of pre-applied moisturizer, avoid the effects of oils on the surface of the face, and use exclusively matting foundation. This will help to avoid not quite presentable oily sheen and harmoniously ennoble the look as a whole.
What foundation is used for dry skin?
If we talk about dry skin, on the contrary, it requires enhanced control over the preparation of the face for applying the tonal base - it is especially appropriate to use capsule oil before the procedure. In this case, the cream tone should be oily, thick, but with a soft, liquid texture to be able to hide the roughness of the upper layer of the epidermis of the face.
What foundation is needed for problem skin?
Skin excessively sprinkled with redness or prone to the negative effects of acne should be hidden by a concealer foundation. Its dense composition, rich pigment and thick consistency make it possible to eclipse with one layer all those imperfections and defects that are so undesirable for display on public display.
Common mistakes in applying foundation
Girls often make some oversights when applying a basic tone on the face. In order to prevent such errors, it is necessary to understand some rules and clearly know the answers to the most exciting questions in the procedure.
- Do I need to change the cream with a change of season? Yes.
- Do I need to wash brushes after each procedure for their use? Yes.
- Do I need to monitor the shelf life of the cream? Yes.
- Is it possible to apply the cream in a thick layer? No.
- Can I apply foundation after peeling? No.
- Can a base layer be applied in a dense layer to the area under the eyes? No.
- Can I use a cream that is not suitable for my face skin type? No.