4 Important Tips for Foundation Makeup!

It is true that every time we look ourselves in the mirror we want to see our skin fresh, glowing, and flawless. But even when that’s not the case, there are things to do. Just open your dressing-case and the foundation will take care of things for you in a flash!  

Over the last years, great cosmetic brands have created true miracle-workers, skincare products combining exceptional coverage and stability, tailored to different types of skin; foundation makeup is one of them. Still, its effectiveness is guaranteed only when we use it properly. 

Parapharmacie has asked skincare professionals to share insights of wisdom with us. Below, you will find 4 great tips on how to use your foundation as a professional makeup artist! 

1. Prepare your Skin   

Before even touching your foundation makeup, it is very important to follow properly some skincare steps. Even the best foundation in the world will do no good to a neglected skin.  

Cleaning and hydrating your face is an essential routine, both for the health of your skin and its preparation for the proper appliance of the foundation makeup. Proper cleaning starts with a make-up remover that will cleanse off every trace of makeup without harming your skin. The Bioderma Sensibio H20 Make-Up Removing Micelle Solution offers a soft cleansing and make-up removal for your face and eyes. The micelles of the Micellaire Sensibio H2O encage the impurities on the skin while preserving the integrity of its hydrolipidic film. The Vichy Purete Thermale hydrating and cleansing foaming cream cleanses and removes impurities while pampering the skin.   

Next step, hydration. The Vichy Aqualia Thermal Gel Cream replenishes the hydration in dry and dehydrated skins; for deeper hydration, use a deep hydration serum, like the Vichy Aqualia Thermal serum. 

In fact, a trick used by several make-up artists that wish to give the skin a natural glow before applying make-up is to add a few drops of light face oil into the hydration cream and then apply it to the cheekbones, the chin and high at the forehead line. 

2. Pick the Right Colour Tone   

Picking the right foundation colour tone is undoubtedly a key for a natural, fresh-looking result! 

When it comes to selecting the tone, make-up artists suggest trying different tones in natural light, applying each one of them along the chin and towards the neck. This way you will end up with the foundation makeup that best suits your skin and proves ideal for your make-up. 

3. Mind the texture   

Choosing the foundation makeup with the right ingredients, which will meet your skin's needs, is another secret for a flawless result. To do that, and find the ideal foundation makeup for your skin, you will have to consider three basic factors:

1. the type of your skin;  

2. the degree of coverage; 

3. the finish you prefer. 

Based on these, you can make a wise pick. For example, if you have a skin that tends to be oily, opt for products that help in reducing the skin glow and the visible pores and promise a natural coverage and a matte finish. 

If you move constantly around the city and expose yourself to the sun rays and its dirty air, try a foundation that offers high coverage, a natural result, and has sunscreen filters and antioxidants, which protect the skin from sun rays and premature ageing. 

If you prefer a foundation that will take away the stress of having to freshen up your make-up again and again throughout the day, try products whose ingredients guarantee 24-hour stability (!) and resist humidity, sweat, and heat. 

Pick a colour tone and ingredients that match your skin from a wide range of name foundations makeups in Parapharmacie! 

4. Applying it Properly   

Eventually, what matters in properly applying the foundation makeup is the final result, which must look natural and bright; how you are going to get there is less important.  You can apply the foundation with your fingers if you feel that this way affords better control. In this case, do not forget these 3 basic tips:  

1. sanitise your hands thoroughly before touching your face; 

2. before applying the foundation, warm it a bit in your fingers; 

3. apply the foundation with smooth moves from the centre of your face and outwards, with good blending.  

If you prefer using brushes, choose a special foundation brush with synthetic hair and apply the product with buffing, ensuring coverage and a natural look. In Parapharmacie you will find brushes for all your make-up needs at unique prices!