Tips to choose right base, foundation

If cosmetics are not your forte and you strive to take a leap into the beauty world, then selecting a suitable foundation would be the initial and important task. Correct foundation application is the most essential step to wear your make right. Therefore the question arises, which foundation would be suitable for your skin type? Apparently the best foundation is the one that matches and blends with your skin tone perfectly. The selection can depend upon the multiple factors such as weather, skin type and application process.

Tips to choose right base, foundation

Here are few tips to help you stay on the right track and prevent you from tumbling on wrong options: -

• Foundation Coverage:  The amount of coverage you desire is your personal choice. If you have a flawless skin then you can choose a foundation with minimum coverage. If there are some light marks you prefer to hide then go for one with medium coverage. And if you want to cover all the natural marks such as freckles, acne and even tattoos, then go for the one with has maximum coverage intensity.

• Texture selection: Another factor that requires consideration is the texture of the foundation. It comes in mainly 3 forms: liquid, cream and powder. The selection can be done on the basis of your skin type as well as the weather conditions. If your skin is dry in nature, then cream textured foundation would be the best option for you. On the same note, in winters the skin gets dry so liquid or cream foundation would be beneficial and likewise with excessive sweating in summers, the liquid foundation wears off easily so opting for the powdered texture would be suitable.

•  Skin type: Often different foundations are prepared keeping a single skin type and tone in mind. The powdered foundations blend well with the oily skin. Cream textured foundations are suitable for the dry skin types and sometimes they contain moisturizers which keep skin healthy. The packaging of the foundations indicates the skin type its best suited for. Read it thoroughly and test use the product before purchasing.

• Effect: Often the effect of foundation on skin is usually mentioned or pictured on the foundation’s packing. Each foundation has different finishing effect which results into the matte look, dewy finish etc. These finishing results should be opted depending upon one’s skin type for e.g. a foundation which gives dewy finish, if applied on the oily skin, may make the skin look dull and worn out.

Some useful tips: -

• Some moisturizing creams contain foundation in their ingredients. Go through the cream’s package thoroughly. This way you can get an even skin with a single cream application and thus your skin would be able to breathe easily.
•  For those using anti-aging cream, the best option would be to use a cream which constitute foundation and sun protection.
•  To test whether the foundation color matches your skin tone perfectly or not, apply some of it on and around your jaw region. If it blends perfectly then that foundation is correct foundation for you.