When choosing the right foundation, here are a few things that you should take consideration: your skin type (dry, oily, etc); time of year (we tend to be darker in the Summer); how much or how little coverage you desire; the finish- matte (no shine), Dewy (shine) or satin (low shine) and last, but not least, the occasion.
Light coverage– comes in different textures; it can be a powder or a liquid, remember ladies, coverage also depends on the tools used. If you use a large fluff brush with a powder foundation such as MAC Studio Fix (matte finish), Bobbi Brown’s Illuminating Finishing Powder compact foundation SPF 12, will illuminate your skin with reflective pigments and create a radiant and diffused look, or Iman’s Second to None enriched minerals powder (matte with a little glitter), it will go lightly onto your skin, if you use a buffer brush. There are foundation brushes made especially for emollient foundations; those brushes are particularly good for liquid base foundations or tinted moisturizers (which are usually dewy finishes). These will deposit lightly onto your skin.
Medium coverage– Same as light coverage, medium comes in different textures also, MAC’s Select SPF (matte finish) or Bobbi Brown Luminous moisturizing foundation (dewy) or Iman’s Stick foundation, you get great coverage when used with a foundation brush made for emollient products. Be aware that some foundations are buildable. This allows you to go from medium coverage to full coverage such as Bobbi Brown or Iman’s Stick foundations using your emollient foundation brush alone and or with a powder.
Full coverage– Full coverage is maximum coverage for your skin; it can cover dark circles under your eyes and hyper pigmentation (dark marks left after a pimple). It also can make your skin look flawless, MAC’s Studio Tech or Bobbi Brown Moisturizing cream powder foundation or Iman’s Second to None cream to powder (best loved by make-up artists), when applied with foundation brush made for emollient products or a non porous sponge (please change often to avoid bacteria build up). Remember ladies, when choosing your foundation, the time of year is important. In the summer months we tend to be a bit darker; whereas in the winter we’re lighter therefore, we need two foundations for the year. Also, keep in mind our skin may change so we will need to accommodate the changes with what our skin may need, and don’t forget to cleanse and moisturize before any make-up application.
Special Occasions
When choosing foundation for those special occasions, weddings, family photos, parties (day or evening), be sure to choose the right texture. What is recommended is NO powder foundations if photos are being taken. The flash on the camera will pick up the talc in the powder foundation, not the pigment in it. If you get oily during your special occasion, use blotting film, it will remove the oil without removing your make-up, or use a light pressed powder to help take the shine away. I recommend medium to full coverage. Remember we can all use a little enhancement, so don’t be afraid to try something new!!
By DeneenMarcel
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