How To Put On Foundation

Article by Art Gib

Wearing makeup for the first time? Foundation will even out your skin tone and make your face look flawless. Here’s how to apply it.

If you’re buying foundation, match your color by holding it up to your face. In natural daylight is best. Rub a little bit onto the back of your hand to see how well it blends in. You want it to be as close to your skin color as possible–so close it disappears. If you can see the shade difference, it’s not right. Keep in mind that your skin color changes depending on the time of year. This means you can’t use the same foundation all year round. In the summer, you might be too dark for your winter foundation; in the winter, too fair for your summer makeup.

Before you put the foundation on, wash your hands and face. Put on some moisturizer and let it sit for ten minutes before you apply the makeup. Use concealer to hide blemishes and dark circles under your eyes. (Some people like to apply concealer afterward rather than before.) Then, if you have a liquid foundation, shake the bottle vigorously. Dab some foundation onto the back of your hand. Using your middle finger or a makeup sponge (smooth sponge wedges do the best job, applying the makeup evenly and getting spots that are hard to reach), apply the foundation to your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Blend outward toward your hairline and jaw line. Make sure you blend it well along the edges of your face, taking it down to your neck. If you don’t, it will look like you are wearing a mask. Also pay close attention to blending around the nose and lips. Brush your face with a loose powder afterward to set the foundation.

Here are a few other things to keep in mind: You can spot apply foundation, particularly if you are young and don’t need heavy coverage. Just apply it to areas where the skin tone needs to be evened out, and blend well. Use the loose powder afterward. Put foundation on your eyelids too, even if you don’t wear eye shadow, as it will open up the eye area. It’s best if you can get your foundation matched by a professional. He or she can also tell you what kind of foundation would be best for your skin type. If you have oily skin, you’ll want an oil-free formula. If you have dry skin, you should probably avoid stick foundations.

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