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• Method 2 of 2: Apply foundation
• Tips

1 Determine your skin type. When choosing a makeup base, it is important to know whether your skin is dry, oily, normal or combination. This will determine which base is right for you. Some of them are designed specifically for certain skin types, for example, a light mousse is suitable for oily skin, and a liquid foundation with moisturizing ingredients is ideal for dry skin.

2 Find the right tone. As the name suggests, the base is the base on which the rest of your makeup will go. In order for the foundation to make a blank canvas out of your face, you need to match its tone to your skin tone. Test different bases on your face (not your arm or neck) and use one that matches your skin tone without other additives.

3 Select the type of base. The base can be of different types and forms: loose powder, compact powder, cream, liquid and aerosol. So many different bases may scare you, but in reality, the difference is only in the method of application. Head to a makeup store where you can try out different foundation variations on the skin and determine which one gives you the most comfort and looks most natural on your face.

4 Use the correct application tools. There are three main ways to apply foundation: finger, sponge or brush. There is a lot of debate about which method is the best, but each has its own advantages. Applying makeup with your fingers helps to better blend into the skin, and brushing helps reduce the spread of bacteria (and as a result, fewer acne breakouts).

5 Prepare your face. Foundation is best applied to a clean, moisturized face. Wash your face with a mild cleanser and moisturizer. Wait 5 minutes for the moisturizer to absorb and apply the foundation.

Method 2 of 2: Apply foundation

1. 1 Apply the products that are applied under the base. A common mistake is to apply foundation to the face first. First, apply a primer - a transparent gel that smoothes the skin and hides imperfections. Some also apply concealers under the base, although they can be applied after.
2. 2 Apply multiple dots of foundation to different areas. Regardless of the form of the foundation (liquid, cream, powder), you first need to apply it to the center of the face. Apply foundation dotted to cheeks, nose, chin and forehead.
3. 3 Distribute the base. In your preferred way, spread the foundation over your face. It should not show the lines where the base ends. The base should blend into your skin gently with no visible transitions around the neck or along the hairline. Make sure that the foundation is well distributed without dense layers on the face. Otherwise, the face will look plastered and unnatural, and not even and perfect.
4. 4 Correct problem areas. If your skin is uneven in some areas, with blemishes and pimples, or you have dark circles under your eyes, add a little more foundation in those areas. Use a concealer brush to touch up these areas, but spread the product well so that there are no dark or orange dots on the skin.
5. 5 Finish applying the foundation. If you haven't used a concealer on problem areas yet, now is the time. And finish applying the foundation by securing it with powder. It is a translucent, matte powder that helps keep foundation in place and prevents oily sheen.
6. 6 Ready!

Tips

• Wash your foundation brush or sponge regularly to keep bacteria free and apply makeup evenly.
• If you do not want to overpay for expensive branded products, then take a sample of an expensive product in the store and go to the pharmacy with it, carefully compare it with inexpensive bases that are sold in large pharmacies and find the one that is closest in properties and ingredients.