Foundation-Flawless Skin

Flawless Skin 

One of the most sought after questions for many women; How do you buy the right foundation? This is a very difficult thing to do as there are many factors to consider, including skin type, the type of coverage you are looking for and budget. My professional opinion is to invest in a foundation as it is the base for all the makeup you apply after.
When testing the product, apply it along your jaw line and neck to see if it properly matches your skin. (Facial skin tends to be slightly lighter than the skin on your hand). 

My advice is wait a couple hours to see if this product suits your skin. Sometimes, foundation "oxidizes"  which means that the product isn't suitable for your skin type (oily or dry). This is why foundation often looks good when you first apply it until you get a look in a bright mirror and realize it is not the right colour. 

Lastly, foundation has a shelf life of one year. If you're using an old foundation, it will again oxidize on your skin, giving your skin an orangey look. 

Our Favorite Foundations 

For Oily/Combination Skin: Smash Box Oil Free Foundation with SPF 15-Build-able Coverage

For Dry Skin: Laura Mercier Creme Foundation-Medium to Heavy Coverage 

Application

1.) Start with clean skin; Cleansed, Toned, Moisturized.

2.) Apply a silicone based primer. This acts as a barrier between your makeup and your skin and also seals in your moisturizer. Janey prefers to apply primer with a foundation brush and I prefer to apply it with my hands. Begin applying your foundation. Start by applying a dime size amount. Less is more, and you can always build up on the coverage. 

Start in the T-zone and work outwards to spread the product and then downwards to blend. Blending downwards gives the foundation a natural look as it is going along the "grain" with your natural hairs. 

Again, Janey prefers to use a foundation brush while I prefer disposable triangle sponges. 

3.) After you've applied the foundation to your liking, spot conceal any trouble spots (blemishes or dark circles). Set the foundation with a loose powder or bronzer. If you have dry skin, only apply loose powder to your T-Zone or skin this step all together. 

More Tips & Tricks

-To create a sheer finish, slightly dampen your foundation brush or sponge when applying foundation

-To create a tinted moisturizer, simply mix foundation with your daily moisturizer (great for when you're on vacation)

-To create a natural glow, mix foundation with a few drops of an illuminator.

Try Stila's All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer

-Make sure you wash your makeup off at night to allow your skin to breath and rejuvenate

If you have anymore questions, please don't hesitate to post a comment or email us.