Tired of wasting money on foundation that doesn’t work for You? Here’s the win:win to having a flawless complexion & not wasting your hard-earned cash 💲
We’ve all had the experience of shopping for a foundation, getting excited to open the bottle at home; wondering why it doesn’t look like it did in the store. Overhead, neon lighting is not the best place to make a decision about the correct shade & best coverage for you.
We often think choosing a foundation is just about colour matching. Right? Wrong, if you want to get it right ask yourself the questions below…
Don’t waste your hard-earned money grabbing the wrong foundation. Here’s 4 facts to consider when purchasing your perfect match✨
- FINISH: what’s your preference dewy, satin or matte?
- SKIN TYPE: do you have dry, oily or combination skin?
- COVERAGE: do you want a light everyday coverage, medium or are you a full glam girl?
- UNDERTONE: are you warm, cool & neutral?
- APPLICATION: do you prefer to use a brush, sponge or your fingers?
There are some very high end, expensive foundations out there. We’re going to keep it simple & go with products which have great benefits, are affordable & available in Priceline, Sephora & the major department stores. If you’ve been following along with previous Newsletters. You will be way ahead of the game with skin prep. Need a refresh on skin prep & primers? Check out my blogs to Skin Prep & Primers
As we mature, our skin tends to become drier. To recapture our youthful glow, use products which add luminosity to your skin, these are usually silicone-based.
🌟BEST FOUNDATIONS FOR DRY/COMBINATION SKIN🌟
L’oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation
Contains Hyaluronic acid, for skin plumping & claims skin matching technology. I use this foundation for my everyday & love it. My philosophy is skin should always look like skin, this provides a satin finish, it gives me a healthy glow. Providing medium coverage, it’s buildable & is best applied with a brush or clean fingertips.
Revolution Skin Silk Luminous Serum Foundation
This is my new absolute favourite, the results for the price are unbelievable It provides light to medium coverage, enriched with hyaluronic and peptide complex to plump and hydrate your complexion. Once again, it is buildable for those of us who want a little more coverage & still want that breathable skin-like satin finish. I’ve actually had compliments on my complexion when I’ve been wearing this. My skin definitely is not perfect, having grown up with acne prone skin. Suitable for most skin types. If you tend to have an oily complexion, you’re better off purchasing a long-wear foundation.
🌟BEST FOUNDAITONS FOR OILY/COMBINATION SKIN🌟
If your T-zone tends to have break through shine 3-4 hours after you apply foundation, you are best served buying a long-wear foundation.
L’Oreal Infallible 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation
This is a beautiful foundation which is both long-lasting and lightweight. It boasts it lasts up to 32hours, is transfer resistant, sweat proof & water resistant. All these benefits, whilst still giving a luminous finish. I can vouch for this 🙋🏻♀️ I reach for this foundation when I’m heading out for a summer’s day, or I want something that is going to last me 8-10 hours. It’s totally buildable, without feeling cakey or settling in fine lines. The finish isn’t as radiant as it’s counterpart, mentioned above. I like to add extra glow with a cream highlighter, for a more youthful look.
Elf Soft Glam Satin Foundation
Long-lasting, hydrating foundation, medium buildable coverage with a smooth, satin finish. Infused with skin loving, hydrating ingredients. Suitable for all skin types, including combination/oily. The result is skin that looks like skin.
For application you can use clean fingertips, a damp sponge or a foundation brush. I use my fingers to apply my own foundation, then blend out with a damp sponge for a seamless application. On my clients I use a foundation brush, followed by a damp sponge to achieve a true skin like finish. Skin should always look like skin; not like you’ve just put a load of foundation on your face. If you want to look more youthful, a natural, barely there look is what you want to achieve.
Let me know if you found this info helpful. Feel free to get in touch with any makeup questions you may have or leave a comment. Hit the link below, I’m always here to answer your makeup queries. 💋