How to apply a foundation

Tonal cream is considered the main part of the good mike-apa. Representatives are far from perfect skin know that the tonal base helps to align skin color, smear the imperfections on the face and create a more expressive shape of the face. Using a foundation, you can also distinguish the texture of the lips and eye makeup. But it is worth understanding that to create perfect makeup, you need to be able to properly apply a tonal product.

How to apply foundation: varieties of foundation creams

Many different manufacturers are ready to offer tonal cosmetics that are completely different in consistency. The fair sex can choose " tonel»Focusing on the type of skin, the density of cosmetic, the content of humidity and oily. There are several consistency for applying tonal cream:

1. Liquid foundation is considered perfect for oily skin type. In addition, coloring enzymes in such a means at a minimum, it is almost free, therefore, in order to hide the skin imperfections, this cosmetic product is considered inappropriate.
2. A thick foundation lays on the skin in the form of makeup. It is worth paying attention to the high content of fat content, which is a suitable factor in order to hide flaws of dry type of skin.
3. The tonal foam contains very few coloring enzymes, it is superimposed on the face with a translucent layer. A similar tinting agent is considered suitable for all skin types.
4. Tonal cream-style It is not a suitable tool for creating the base for makeup. They are recommended to paint exclusively some shortcomings on the face and dark circles under the eyes. It has a rather dense consistency, which is inappropriate for everyday use, otherwise there is a chance to spoil the skin.
5. You can use a tonal cream-powder every day, it lies perfectly on the face, while giving the skin the necessary moisture.
6. Tonal mousse is suitable for creating a mild makeup effect, but they can not hide the skin imperfections.

How to choose a foundation

With an incorrect approach to the acquisition of a foundation, you can ruin not only makeup, but also the skin itself as a whole.  There are several factors that are worth relying when buying a foundation. An important role is played not only by the color and type of skin, but by the time of year and day. It is important to know that in the warm seasons you should use a tonal cream with a special protective effect from sunlight, in the cold months the skin requires more fat enzymes, and you need to focus on this. Before choosing a foundation, you need to remember that it should not be visible not only to you, but also to the people around you.

How to apply a foundation

For perfect makeup, you need to be able to use the technique of applying a tonal base. In order for the tonal cosmetic agent to be even on the face, the skin should be cleared and moistened with a special cream or lotion. Tinting the face is recommended for special sponge, sponge or fingers, depending From the type of foundation:

• apply Tonal cream follows directions from the center of the face to the temporal part;
• place a certain amount of tonal base on the part of the forehead, nose and chin, then spread it with neat movements from the middle of the chin to the ends of the lips, from the middle of the nose along the wings;
• in the eye area, apply the corrective agent with massaging movements without pressing on the skin;
• it is best to apply a tonal cream to the skin pre -processed by a moisturizer, which will contribute to a flat coating;
• make sure that the effect of the "mask" does not occur on the face. To prevent this, you should shade the tone in the neck and boundaries of the face.

Idealization of the shape of the face using foundation

The tonal base not only levels the complexion, but also helps to idealize its shape. Makeup artists consider it an ideal oval shape of the face, owners of other forms can be approaching the ideal using a tonal means.

In order to start work with the shape of the face, you need to initially decide which sections you would like to emphasize and which are not noticeable. In fact, it is not so difficult to learn how to give a form to a person, it is enough to practice a couple of times.

1. If you have a round face shape, then you should use a dark tonal cream shade. It is applied in the area of \u200b\u200bthe temporal and side parts of the face.
2. The square shape of the face can also be brought to the oval with the help of a dark foundation time. Spreading it from the corners of the lips to the temples.
3. Cross the chin and forehead cream, this will allow you to visually shorten the shape of the face.

Proper storage of foundation

It is better to store all cosmetics in places protected from the sun:

• the best place is the upper shelf of the refrigerator - it is there that the temperature ideal for cosmetics is present;
• sponge or sponge It is necessary to clean at least 1 time in 7 days;
• follow the quality and shelf life of the tone, an expired foundation can cause irritable or allergic rashes.

Choice of foundation, depending on the type of skin

In order to correctly approach the choice of a corrective tool, you need to understand what type your skin belongs to.

1. The oily skin type is determined with the extensive presence of acne and black dots. For such a skin, a cream with a matting effect and with the smallest fat content is suitable.
2. A dry skin type is not enough oily, so you need tonel With a sufficient amount of fatty enzymes, it is better to choose an oilseed base.
3. Sensitive skin needs special moisture, be sure to make sure that there is no allergic reaction to the product, while the tone should differ in a particular density.
4. A mixed skin type is suitable for cream with oily substances and a matting effect for dry areas of the face.

Tonal cream manufacturers-what to choose?

1. Loreal. The company offers a huge number of tonal creams different in texture and density.  Allainceperfect from L. oreal It has the ability to adapt to the color of your skin without creating the effect of the mask. The product perfectly moisturizes and masks the skin. With dry skin type, you should first use a moisturizing face cream. It is worth being with this cream as careful as possible, because it can leave marks on clothes.
2. Max Factor. Max Factor Xperience Moisturizes and softens the skin. The tonal cream is so light that it is literally impossible to feel on the face, this tool is not suitable for problem skin, it will not be able to mask flaws on the face.
3. Maybelline. Tonal remedy "perfect tone" he knows how to adapt Under any shade of the face, does not create a mask effect and allows the skin to breathe.
4. VICHY.  VICHY Normateint He does not consider the best tinting agent. It, of course, treats the skin, but terribly hides the shortcomings, and there are not as many shades as we would like.
5. Bourjois. The tonal creams of this company, as a rule, easily fit on the skin and are equal to the same ease. Gives the skin a fresh shade, has a good smell and hides small wrinkles.

Women's reviews about foundation creams

"I recently tested a foundation Nude Magique from Loreal, I saw an advertisement, I wanted to try. I decided to get together for her best friend’s birthday, applied a little cream on the back of the brush and was in slight bewilderment. I knew that it was liquid, but not to such an extent, it was not a cream, but water. One drop spread on the arm. At first I did not know what to expect, but after application was pleasantly surprised. U tonalnik Light texture, aligns the tone of the face well, hides the shortcomings. " Marina.

“I got it Revlon Colorstay Makeup with Softflex SPF6 on the advice of a sister. It is delighted with such a tool, very easily and evenly spreads along the skin, no oily sheen, in addition, protects against sunlight. " Olga.

“I bought expensive foundation from LancomeOutside, a very beautiful bottle, opening it, began to apply it on my face and realized that the tone was lying with a mask, and my forehead shines like a “pancake”. I believe that this foundation does not justify its price. "Christina.

"Cosmetic foundation from Mac It is perfectly adapted to skin color, you can use in the winter, as it moisturizes and does not dry the skin. Was pleasantly surprised. " Valeria.

"I decided to try the foundation" Mat»From Maybelline. Suitable for the oily type of skin, overlaps small redness, does not flow and does not tighten the skin. He is also able to hide dark circles under the eyes. " Marina.

«Guerlain Parure Extreme Ideally approaches my skin, gives a dense coating, resistant to atmospheric phenomena, looks very natural. ” Alice.

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