The rapidly developing fashion industry from the pages of glossy magazines penetrated almost every home. And already very young girls, trying to look as stylish as the models in the pictures, apply more and more cosmetics to their own faces. In this article we will try to analyze in detail why a foundation is needed and how to apply it correctly.
The main task of any foundation is to make the skin of women even more beautiful. What is the true value of foundation?
- This cosmetic product is able to effectively mask both minor and significant skin imperfections. With the help of foundation, you can make the complexion even, remove oily sheen, moisturize dry skin, give it the desired matte shade (matte foundation).
- Modern properly selected shades of foundation can adapt even to your natural skin color.
- Special components in the cream protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation. Such a foundation is marked with an SPF mark.
- With its help, you can visually mask not too deep wrinkles.
- Foundation with a lifting effect well tightens sagging skin.
- With the help of foundation it is easy to mask even flaky skin.
- The foundation protects the skin from the negative effects of wind, cold, snow.
- Matting cream will help to cope with various shortcomings inherent in oily skin, especially in the summer.
We select the foundation according to skin type
Choosing a foundation begins with determining the type of skin on which you are going to apply it.
Oily skin
The foundation (for example, a matting cream for oily skin) is very liquid, since it contains a lot of fine powder and a minimum of fat, a liquid substance is obtained due to the significant water content. Such products are sold in glass bottles or jars. The abundance of powder absorbs excess layer of sebum on the surface of the skin, and it remains smooth and dull-silky for a long time. The liquid substance of cosmetics allows you to very thinly apply a layer of foundation, which is why it is the best option for oily skin type. If the foundation for oily skin contains extracts of licorice root and quince seed, this is a real gift for your skin, which, in addition to the amazing cosmetic effect of dullness, gets protection and additional nutrition. Matting cream is ideal for oily skin.
Dry skin
Foundation for dry sensitive skin contains hyaluronic acid, fat and vitamins A, E. Hyaluronic acid provides long-term moisture retention in dry skin, and thanks to it your makeup does not dry out, does not crumble, does not become covered with ugly cracks. Such a cream can be applied to the skin with a thick layer and for the whole day “mask” any flaws.
Normal skin
For this type of skin, day-time tonal cosmetics, the so-called day cream with pigments, are quite enough. It does not burden the skin, giving it only an even more even shade. In the summer, a matting cream may be required for the T-zone.
Inflamed skin
For problematic skin, a foundation is produced with a significant content of powder and masking pigments. Such a tool is able to cover the skin with a dense layer and hide the most problematic places, which is especially important for shy teenagers. When purchasing a foundation for sick skin, choose a product containing microscopic grains of powder, antibacterial additives (for example, philodendron extract) that help heal comedones, acne and blackheads. High-quality foundation accumulates around the pores, makes them invisible (lighter), evenly distributed on the surface of the face, which visually becomes fresh and delicate.
Mature skin
A woman at any age strives to look beautiful. And if pimples hide everything in youth, then with age you have to mask wrinkles. For mature skin with already showing wrinkles, a liquid foundation is best. It perfectly evens complexion, nourishes the skin throughout the day, while increasing its elasticity. Wheat protein and chitin pigments contained in the foundation help to even out the skin, enclosed in a moist capsule-shell that prevents pigments from settling in wrinkles. In some cases, owners of mature oily skin may also need a matting cream.