Today I have finally found the time to create a blog post, a guide to finding the perfect foundation. As its a change of seasons, I thought this would be perfect.
When I first began my make-up collection, I was quite confused by the different types and colours avalible. What are the differences between dewy and powder foundation? What colour is right for my skin tone? These were just some of the questions circling in my head. I was afraid that I had chosen a foundation which was too dark and didn't do the coverage I was after. After many trail and errors I thought it would be a great idea to share my experiences with you all.
When I was 14, I bought my first foundation. I didn't have a job, so my first mistake was buying the cheapest foundation I could find. If I was to describe it in one word - terrible. My face looked orange, completely mismatching my pale complexion. By the end of the day, my make-up had completely fallen off my face.
Tip #1 - Don't ignore your skin type.
After all the different foundations I have used, the first tip that comes to mind is finding a foundation which suits your skin type. I have very dry skin, so I prefer to use a dewy or liquid foundation whereas my sister had quite oily skin and prefers to use powders. There are many different types of foundations (Matte, Dewy, Powder, etc) which can suit your skin as well as giving you the amount of coverage your after.
Tip #2 - Quality
As saying I always like to follow, its quality over quantity. With make-up it doesn't matter how much you spend, but the quality of the product. Does it feel good on? Does it match your skin complexion? Does it look good on your skin? If so, then it is probably a good quality product which won't damage your skin and will suit your skin type. If your still having trouble with deciding on which foundation to use, read reviews on websites, see what others think of the product. Again, your going to have to do your homework with this one.
Tip #3 - Shade
Like I stated previously, when I had first tried foundation, I had chosen the completely wrong shade. . . In saying this, if you blend foundation into your hand and reflect it in the sunlight, it should show you if that tone matches your skin. Don't be afraid to mix foundations as well, as blending a darker tone with a light one might actually work for your skin.
Tip #4 - Trial and error
Sometimes, it may take you many tries to find the right foundation for you. Even if you get it wrong the first time, you can always try again. So when you buy your next foundation, you'll know what to look for.
I hoped this helped some of you out there, and i hope your all enjoying your Christmas break.
Amy
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