How to apply Foundation Properly by Lola Shuga (Place of Mode)

   The right foundation will even out your skin tone and give you the appearance of flawless skin. But you have to do it right,otherwise you risk looking like a clown. Follow these steps for a flawless complexion.

•Begin with clean hands and a clean face 

•Apply a moisturizing sunscreen,moisturizer or primer that's perfect for your skin type. All foundations will go on more smoothly if the skin is well-hydrated,Foundation primer is my pick. Most women skip using a primer because they don't know what it is or what it does,Primer seals in your moisturiser and provides a smooth surface for foundation..

•Let the moisturizer, sunscreen or primer set for about a minute.

•Camouflage your dark, under-eye circles with a concealer. Pat,never rub the concealer into skin.

•Foundation is there to even out skin tone, not to add colour,Always begin with a test to match the colour to your natural skin tone - swatch a few shades on the side of the face and the correct one will disappear. 

•Foundation brushes are the best to apply product,They soak up less foundation and blend flawlessly. But most women use a makeup sponge or the fingers to apply foundation,if you want just a little coverage,use your fingers,for more coverage,use a sponge. No matter your tool of choice, apply dots of foundation on your cheeks,chin, forehead and tip of the nose.

•Using the sponge,your fingertips or the foundation brush,blend the dots together. Pay special attention to your hairline and jawline to ensure there's no obvious line.

•Finally, if you do want to use powder,look for a lightweight one: the lighter the powder, the more natural the finish. But,whatever you do, don't use the puff or pad it comes with.  This sets the make-up into a mask,which looks very old-fashioned Instead use a brush, which almost buffs the powder into the skin, leaving a very natural finish.

Tips:
You don't have to put foundation all over your face,try spot-fixes for those areas that need coverage(likely around the eyes,nose and chin).
Don't want to go all out with a foundation? Tinted moisturizers may be all you need. If you use a sponge,make sure to wash out it out well so it doesn't start harboring all sorts of nasty bacteria.