Some common foundation mistakes that ruin your makeup

Some common foundation mistakes that ruin your makeup

Avoid these pitfalls for a flawless-looking base…

                 

1. You’re not picking the right foundation shade

From being too orange to make your complexion look grey; the wrong foundation shade can completely ruin your makeup look. Therefore, it’s important to make sure your base is the perfect match for your skin tone.

The best way to test a foundation shade is in natural daylight, test it from the top of your cheek to your jawline to ensure it's the perfect tone throughout the face                                    

                             

It’s also handy to let the strip sit on your skin for a little while, as some foundations tend to oxidise on the skin, making them change in color.

2. You apply too much foundation

                                  

Many of us think that we should apply thick layer of foundation all over the face, but this isn’t actually the case, foundation should only be applied where needed. It is used to even out the skin tone and applied directly to the areas of concern (redness, pigmentation, shadows and blemishes) then blended out across the good skin,”

However, make sure you always go in with a light hand .Foundation should be buffed into the skin so that the texture of the skin can be seen.

3. You don’t prep your skin properly before applying foundation

                                                     

    

                                        

Ensuring your skin is prepped properly will make it easier to achieve a flawless finish. If your skin is dry, foundation can cling to the skin and settle into patches. Foundation blends much smoothly onto well prepped skin.”

When it comes to applying your makeup, one key tip is to be patient.

Additionally, if you have a special event in the evening, don’t feel the need to overload your skin. If you are retouching your foundation at the end of the day, a light spritz of a hydrating skin spray first will prep and pep up the skin surface so the fresh application of foundation will blend easily in; avoiding a thick, cakey base.

5. You don’t apply primer before your foundation

Primer is important to ensure your make not only lasts all day, but that it looks fresh throughout too. Primer acts as a barrier between skin and makeup, so if you have an oily skin it will stop the oil from seeping through and making make-up slide.If your skin is dry, it will stop your skin from almost drinking the foundation which can make skin look patchy and uneven.

6. You don’t set your makeup properly

                                             

Setting your makeup is important to ensuring that your base lasts all day. Normally we use a powder puff and press a loose powder into the T-zone as this is the most oily area.

But if unwanted shine does rear its head around the face, make sure you have blotting paper to hand. We prefer to used blotting paper to remove excess dewiness while avoiding adding another layer of a product to your skin.

7. Your foundation doesn’t match your neck

                                                  

Most of us are told that we should be blending our foundation down our necks, but this isn’t actually the case.

If you are choosing the correct shade of foundation you shouldn’t need to take it down onto the neck.

The skin tone needs to match so you are looking flawless and glowing all over, not just literally ‘wearing a mask’”.

There is nothing worse than having the face one shade and the neck another. But neither do we want makeup all over our necklines and collars. So we would suggest always matching your foundation to your skin on your cheek near the jawline.

8. You’re not using the right tools to apply your foundation

                                         

It’s important to consider which tools work best with the type of foundation that you’re using.

Some people find brushes give you the best application they don't soak up product like sponges tend to which also make them the most hygienic.

However a beauty blender also helps us to apply smooth foundation.

However, it’s important to take a few extra steps to ensure your finish is as flawless as can be.

Nothing imitates skin more than your own hands, so by pressing the face gently this will melt the makeup into the face for an even more natural look.

                                 

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10. You don’t consider the best formula for your skin type

The shops are overflowing with various foundation formulas, from liquids and powders to mousses and gels. However, your money could be going to waste if the formula doesn’t sit well with your skin type.

For dry skin, always opt for liquid or cream products, these give so much hydration and lock moisture into the skin for all day wear.

For oily/ combination skin types, opt for powder or oil-free/water-based liquids. These are perfect for absorbing excess oil and balance the skin throughout the day. Water-based products are important because they boost the water in the skin which in turn balances oil and controls it.

From matte or satin to dewy or sheer; there’s a range of foundation finishes available on the market.

Most oily skins prefer a matte finish, and drier skins prefer a dewy look, but what's great is that you can get any look you want as long as the products are best for your skin type.”

When selecting your preferred finish, we think it's important to recognise if your skin is oily or dry, then use products to give the look you want that work best on those areas. For instance when looking at highlighters, people with dry skin should opt for liquid formulas and people with oily skin should opt for powders.

11. You’re not cleaning your tools often enough

Neglecting to clean your foundation tools can cause bacteria to spread, which consequently results in spots and a dull complexion. We recommend washing your brushes and sponges after every use.

We use an antibacterial washing up liquid as it will remove the oil from the foundation easily. Foundation brushes should be synthetic so washing these in washing up liquid is fine. For real hair brushes you should treat them like hair and shampoo and condition.

A clogged brush or beauty blender does not perform as efficiently as a clean one.

We at Gracious Avatar will help you to understand how to evaluate yourself in terms of appearance and we also offer self-grooming courses along with makeup artistry course.