Mineral Makeup Tips – Preparing the Canvas
Some of us are fortunate to be blessed with flawless skin whilst others have to work at it, fortunately however with the clever use of concealer, foundation and powder getting gorgeous looking skin may be more achievable then you think:
Concealer: This is a great product that can help to cover blemishes, brighten under eye circles and even out skin tone. The best color concealer to use is one with a yellow under tone that is one to two shades lighter then your foundation, a concealer that is white, pink or green will look unnatural and show through your foundation. for best application apply with a small headed brush with firm bristles, that will work to create a layering effect over the blemish.
Foundation: This is the one product that will help you to achieve a smooth complexion and a flawless finish. To find the best mineral foundationmatch for your skin tone apply a few shades on the side of your face and the one that blends in and almost disappears is going to be the right match for your skin tone.
Some people like to have two shades of foundation one for day wear and one for evening which can also be used for those summer months when your skin tends to turn a tone darker. A foundation brush or sponge are the best tools for application, avoid using your fingers as this creates a streaky finish. In order to create a flawless finish you don’t have to apply foundation all over the face as this can make your foundation look unnatural giving you that caked on effect. When it comes to selecting the right foundation base for your skin type there are basically a few different formulas to choose from.
Tinted foundation is a great choice for summer months which offers minimal coverage, liquid and cream foundation are available in both moisturizing and oil free formulas and give a medium to full coverage and compact foundation is great for oily skin or some one who is looking for full coverage with staying power.
Powder: The best mineral makeup tip is to set your foundation with powder, helping to prevent that oily shine and smudged effect that can appear throughout the day, look for a powder that has a slightly silky light feel to it and use a puff to apply the powder and dust off any excess with a brush.
Any makeup artist will tell you that the right brushes are just as important as the makeup itself and that is especially true when it comes to applying your makeup base. The things that you should look for in a brush are the length of the brush and how comfortable it feels in your hand and whether or not the bristles are soft against the skin and whether the bristles are made from a natural or synthetic material, basically the more natural the bristles the softer they will be against your skin, helping to create that seamless and natural looking finish.
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