I recently came across a great article regarding what NOT to do with foundation. A little bit of good advice in my opinion...
I agree with all of these except for #1 and #7... First, a powder foundation has obvious appeal because of it's quickness. A few downfalls are less coverage, less longevity, etc. But I think with proper skin prep, a powder foundation can look smooth and fresh on skin. And I see no harm in using a tinted powder to set foundation. It can warm up the skin quite nicely or just help smooth things out, such as with a mineral powder. If oilness is a major concern though, I can see where a tinted powder can cause issues. Makeup can often oxidize and turn a darker shade on the skin with oily skin but that's just something to be aware of and does not necessarily mean to swear off all tinted powders.
1. Don’t Use Powder Foundation
Don't fall victim to one of the most common foundation mistakes. Opt
for liquid foundation instead. The powder foundation dries out your
skin, plus sometimes it looks cakey. It also takes a lot of effort to
get the smooth, right look and it may not last as long as you want.
Also, don’t forget sometimes powder foundation settles into the creases
and gives the appearance of deep wrinkles – a girl’s worst nightmare! If
you use liquid foundation instead, your look will not only last longer,
but your skin will look smooth and flawless!
2. Where to test?
My mother always told me to test my foundation on the inside of my
wrist to find the perfect color. Turns out that it’s a horrible idea!
Greg Wencel, a Covergirl makeup artist, states to test your foundation
on three areas of your face, not just the jaw line. He recommends you
test the shade of your foundation underneath your eyes, around your nose
(or on it) and along your jaw line. This way, you’ll be more positive
that you’ve got the right shade! The perfect foundation shade should
"disappear" into your skin. He also notes that if you’re unsure of the
shade, always go darker – I was shocked by this fact too! Apparently,
going darker covers more skin blemishes and imperfections compared to a
lighter shade. Interesting, right?
3. Use a Primer
I’m a victim of this mistake too. I never use primer. I did know it
existed, but, I didn’t see the use of it. Apparently it helps your
foundation adhere better and go on smoother. Plus, it keeps the
foundation from disappearing the longer you wear it. Sounds good to me!
4. Use a Foundation Brush
I didn’t know foundation brushes existed until recently! I always
used my fingers or a sponge! Yet, I’ve recently started using brushes
and love them. I do notice when using a foundation brush that I use less
foundation, plus, they’re less messy than using a sponge or my fingers
and I get a nice, even tone too. Go out and buy yourself a synthetic
foundation brush; you won’t regret it!
5. Don’t Apply Foundation All over Your Face
You don’t need to use it all over your face. Foundation is only
really meant for the areas of your face that need a bit touching up,
like redness. You’re wasting a lot of foundation (and money) if you
cover your whole face with foundation when it isn’t needed!
6. Don’t Use Concealer under Foundation
What’s the point of that? I’d recommend using one or the other, but
if you must, use concealer on top of you foundation for extra coverage,
such as covering up a blemish, like a pimple. Make sure to blend it well
by using a similar brush you used for your foundation.
7. Don’t Set Your Foundation with a Tinted Powder of Any Kind
If you use tinted powder after your foundation, your foundation may
get cakey and no woman wants that. It’s hard to fix and doesn’t look
very attractive! Instead, opt for a translucent powder. It’ll stop the
cake-like texture and works for every, single skin tone.
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