Important Foundation Tips

Well-applied foundation is invisible ....all people will notice is your flawless, glowing skin.
Badly applied foundation/make-up will leave you looking like you are wearing a mask. The good news is that applying
foundation is actually easy once you know how.

The best way to apply foundation is to start from the middle of the face and work outwards. "When the foundation reaches the hairline it should be really thin. Foundation in the hairline is not a good look," Louise says.
Apply it only to the areas that need coverage, and make sure you blend well so that the product is not visible on the skin.
Follow these steps to make your foundation application even more flawless.

1. Skin Preparation

Skin that's in tip-top condition provides the best base, so you should cleanse and moisturise your face every morning and night - and, even if you are nearly too tired to lift your toothbrush, remove all make-up before bed. Not everyone needs to use toner or a night moisturiser but try to exfoliate at least once a week. It will help lift away the dead skin cells so the fresh, new ones can come to the surface.

2. Foundation Primers

If you find that your favourite foundation slips down your face by the morning coffee break, a primer can help. Primers are a relatively recent invention and are designed to hold the make-up in place. They come in a light gel or cream, which you apply after moisturiser and before foundation.
Some primers improve the appearance of the skin by using ingredients to blur fine lines, or by tackling problems like shininess. Others protect the skin from the damaging effects of the environment with SPFs.

3. Colour-Correcting Primers

Don't be put off by the Incredible-Hulk green of these primers - they are fantastic for women prone to flushed cheeks and redness because the green of the cream cancels out the red of the skin. Colour-correcting primers can also help with age spots, and with lightening or evening out mottled skin.

4. Foundation Brushes

Some women love the feel of a foundation brush and it will give you a full cover of make-up if you require a more thorough finish. Experts will tell you that using a brush also uses much less product. However, a lot of people prefer to use their fingers as they have better control and the heat from your digits helps set the foundation (and you won't have to carry a brush around).
Fans of solid cream foundations, which come in compacts or in stick form, often favour the sponge, which if used damp can give a lighter, more even coverage.