Foundation - one of the most sophisticated in the use of cosmetics. Learn how to apply it is not easy, but even when it becomes a habit, the slightest mistake can lead to the fact that you have to start all over again, or at least take the time to correct this error. Nevertheless, of course, there are rules that will avoid a lot of trouble and make foundation to faithfully serve your beauty.

Have you ever stayed in front of a shelf of creams in the store, wondering what cream of all this variety ideal for you? Perhaps this confusion is familiar to anyone who regularly buys cosmetics. Creams there are so many, but choose the best for you - a difficult task.

Creams differ in coating density, consistency, and the final composition. Should be considered when choosing a combination of all these factors.

The density of the coating

• Thick coating. Foundation cream, giving a dense coating can be used for masking birthmarks Birthmarks , Areas of hyperpigmentation, and scars. Typically such a cream is about 35% consists of the pigment and make-up that is used by professional actors may consist of half of the pigment.
• Average coverage. This effectively masks the foundation freckles, redness and minor skin pigmentation disorders. It consists of 18-23% pigment.
• Easy cover. Cream with a light coating allows you to align the tone of the whole evenly pigmented skin. It is not suitable for camouflage freckles or acne. The pigment content in these creams is 13-18%.

In addition, there are very light toning creams, which include not more than 8-13% of pigment. They make less noticeable contrast between areas diskoloratsii and normal skin, but do not mask the considerable unevenness of tone.

Types of tonal creams

• Liquid foundation - light liquid foundation that is simply applied to the skin. It not only provides a more even skin tone, but also moisturizes it. Liquid foundation is suitable to any skin type, even though owners of oily skin it can promote the emergence of a greasy - especially in hot weather.
• Thick foundation. To evenly apply this cream on your skin, you need to work hard. He is well-masks skin imperfections, making it smoother and more radiant looking. This cream can be used as a concealer - it will hide the shadows under the eyes, hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation. Thick concealer is ideal for women with very dry skin - it not only enhances the color, but also provides deep hydration. For normal skin tone cream is also nice, but the owners of oily skin is best avoided it.
• Cream powder similar to a thick foundation, but has a more dense texture. When used properly, it will provide a uniform coating the skin, but to achieve such a result, it is necessary to practice. Because of the consistency of her cream-powder is quite difficult to distribute on the skin. It does not suit oily skin and very good for normal to dry skin.
• Tinted moisturizer. In fact, a combination of moisturizer and foundation, but it mainly refers to the second than the first. It is good skin tone, if the skin before and looked good. In the presence of defects such as rashes Rash: Classification - primary and secondary elements   or hyperpigmentation, tinted moisturizer is practically useless. It is best suited dry skin.
• Mousse - a kind of foundation, which in the production process is saturated with oxygen molecules. It provides a light texture and smooth application. Mousse will suit any type of skin, but it is absolutely ideal for dry and aging skin. This foundation does not clog up in wrinkles and enlarged pores and provides the skin with moisture.

The composition of tonal creams

Creams based on oils, fats whether - the oldest kind of foundation. Oil, petrolatum, beeswax and lanolin are the main ingredients of creams, which are mixed and pigments. These creams tend to provide a thick coating rather exactly fall on the skin, characterized by relative stability. However, precisely because of such funds appeared idea that skin creams are harmful. Oils and fats, partially cover the access of oxygen to the skin pores and forget that in the absence of regular and proper cleansing may adversely affect her condition.

Creams based on water. First creams contain water-based substances that provide a matte finish - usually clay. Such creams dry out very quickly, sometimes - before they have time to spread evenly over the skin. As a result, the band remained on which it was difficult to get rid of, even causing more foundation. Newer creams contain polymers (instead of clay, or in combination with it), whereby they are much easier to spread on the skin.

Creams based on silicone. Silicones impart creams same convenient for applying texture that oils and fats, but such creams are much less loaded skin, and allowed to breathe. Makeup silicone hardly oxidized and changes color throughout the day.

How to apply

• Squeeze on the back of his hand creams drop size of a small coin. Take a thick flat brush and dunk it in the cream. (So ​​far there is no consensus about what is best to apply foundation - with a brush or your fingers, apparently, the matter of individual preferences and habits - someone does not enjoy neither the one nor the other, and successfully apply the cream with a soft sponge).
• Apply foundation on the nose, cheeks and temples. Then, apply the cream on the chin, and the skin between the nose and lips. At this stage, do not touch those parts of the skin where you are formed with a smile creases. It would look odd, but later we will correct this deficiency.
• This step is only for those who does concealer on the skin under the eyes - instead of concealer or with him. (In the latter case, it is assumed that you have already dealt concealer). Take the brush a little base and apply it on the skin under the eyes. Then gently pat the cream evenly. After that also apply foundation on the upper eyelid.
• At this point, your hand should remain about a third of the cream that you are squeezed. Take the brush a little cream and apply it on the forehead, up to the hairline Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development .
• Take a brush remaining cream and apply it on the skin under the chin. Spread it evenly, making the brush upward movement, and "connect" covered with skin creams to the skin below the jaw line.
• Once again, "walk" across the face with a brush, paying special attention to problem areas. Now you can paint and patches of skin where wrinkles are formed when you smile - so they get very little cream, and the likelihood that the cream in these places during the day rolled up, will be much less. Then, all the same brush swipe across the face, performing a circular motion. So you iron out flaws and remove any excess cream.
• After three to five minutes (after you apply shadow, mascara and lipstick), take a soft cloth and gently pat her face to remove excess foundation, which could still remain. Thereafter, the powder can be applied.

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