A Solid Foundation
May 7, 2009 · Posted in allison, beauty, fashion by allison
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Seems like every spring, usually around late April, I start to notice it. Something just seems off. I’m following my usual makeup routine, concealer, foundation, blush and so on, but the end result is less than ideal. This goes on for a few days and then it hits me. It’s spring. Gone are the dark days of winter. Sun is actually shining down on me! It’s time to put away the old foundation and bust out the new.
The right foundation color and texture really is the key to any look. Whether your going for natural or glam, if your back drop for color is off, everything else will be too. Here are my tips for getting rid of the winter “mask.”
1. Choose a formula that works with your skin type during these hot months:
Oily- Oil-Free Liquid foundation is great for summer. It absorbs oil and provides moderate coverage.
Normal to Dry- Tinted moisturizers are great. They are very hydrating and light weight. Stick foundations also work well and give more coverage.
Dry to very Dry- Tinted face balm is awesome. Gives intense hydration and a dewy finish. Bobbi Brown makes a great face balm.
2. Choose a color with yellow undertones. I know this sounds weird, but very few people can wear a pink undertone foundation well. It will end up making you “chalk-y.”
3. Test several shades. The right color will blend into your jawline. You won’t have to work at making it work.
4. If you are in between two shades, either buy both and mix or choose the one that is the closest match to your forehead. Most women’s foreheads are a bit darker than the rest of the face, this is the best choice for all over.
5. Remember the purpose of foundation is not to cover up, but to even out. You may not have to apply all over your face. If just your cheeks are ruddy, focus there.
