Foundation Tips for Beginners

Hello! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Today I wanted to share some tips on how to apply foundation. 

• Find a foundation that matches your skin type. There are ones formulated for normal/dry skin and others for oily skin. If you have oily skin, choose an oil-free foundation. 
• Toner and primer helps makeup last longer.
• Decide on the coverage you want. BB creams, tinted moisturizer and many mineral powder are on the lighter side, while liquid foundation is typically medium to full coverage. 
• Blend! Blending is so important. When using a liquid foundation I dot the foundation towards the inner part of my face, then blend it outwards. This prevents a harsh line of foundation around the face.
• After applying foundation and concealer, set with a translucent powder to keep your makeup in place all day. A pigmented pressed powder can also be used, but be careful to not use too much because they can look cakey.
• If you have more oily skin, blotting paper is great to soak up any excess oil throughout the day, instead of touching up with more powder which can also give a cakey look. 
• When looking for a foundation color, matching the color to your neck is the best way to make sure there won't be a visible makeup line around your face. Having a foundation outline around your face is not a cute look.
• Try different methods of applying makeup to see which one you like best. I really like using a makeup sponge, but there are also flat top kabuki brushes, a standard foundation brush, or you can just use your fingers.
• Make sure the tool you use to apply the foundation is clean. I try to clean my brushes every week, but it normally turns into about every 2 weeks. If you want to see how I clean them click here. If you choose you use your fingers make sure to wash your hands before applying. Spreading bacteria on your face can cause blemishes.  
• Adding blush, bronzer and highlight helps add dimension to your face.

What are your best foundation tips?
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