The Blogger Spotlight for today is Aleya from Long Island Beauty School.
Wearing the right foundation can help your makeup last longer, look more natural and can make you look more vibrant. If you’ve never tried on foundation before, or if you’re not sure that the shade you’re wearing is the right one for you, check out our easy-to-follow "How to Select Foundation" guide.
1) Different skin types call for different foundations so know your skin type. Oil free foundations are good for oily skin. Creamy foundations are best for people with dry skin. People with combination skin should use anoil free foundation that is moisturizing so that they don’t dry out their skin and don’t make it greasy.
2) Next, decide on the finish that you want the foundation to have. A sheer tinted foundation acts as a base and is good for covering pimples and blackheads. If you want your skin to have a nice glow, try a satin finish, but if you prefer your skin not to have any shine at all, a matte finish is best.
3) It’s important to test the color of the foundation on your jawline or neck rather than on your hand or wrist because you will be using it on those areas. There’s no point in trying out makeup on an area that you don’t plan on actually wearing it because it will look completely different.
4) When you first apply the foundation, be sure to blend it into your skin so that it disappears. If it doesn’t disappear try another color. You will know if you need to go up or down a shade based on how light or dark the foundation looks on your skin.
5) Once you found a color that looks like it’s one with your skin tone, go outside to see how it looks in natural light. You will need a small mirror to do this.
6) If you’re still unsure, get a sample of the color(s) that you’re interested in from the department store and try it out at home. You can also ask a sales associate to help you out. Most sales people are very friendly and are trained to help pick out the best foundation for your skin tone and type.
If you don’t find the right foundation on your first try, just try again. There are so many brands out there that you’re sure to find at least one that you’ll like!
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Great post! I have the hardest time with foundation, especially matching it to my skin. I recently just tried mineral powder. I like that it fades in better but I feel like its not enough coverage for me, especially right now while Acne has popped up on my face for the summer!