Foundation 101: The Ignored Basics

Hi sweeties, its ShyCheeeks blogging from Saudi Arabia now ;)
Sorry i've been away..was sewing my clothes (yes, you read that right hehe), shopping, packing up for my flight..ahh its been so busy lately!

Anyway, i wanted to write this post SO BADLY..I've seen so many girls in Pakistan who've been putting Foundation ALL wrong and end up ruining their whole look..No wonder guys don't like makeup :P

So Lets start with the Basics :)


Choosing the Right Shade!
I've seen girls who use a wrong shade of foundation on their face, a shade or two or even more lighter than their skin..which makes them look like a complete ghost!
Seriously, almost everyone starts making fun of them, which is sad :(
Always, ALWAYS! choose the shade of foundation matching your ACTUAL skin tone..never test it on your hand or wrist..swipe, blend and test it on your jaw bone, if it looks like your skin..its yours..otherwise keep on testing the right shade!
Alot of makeup artist prefer foundations with yellow or neutral undertones rather than a pink-ish one..because it looks more natural in photographs too


Less if More!
Makeup should ALWAYS look like your skin, not a Mask!
Start by Applying a sheer layer of foundation on your skin, you have to keep in mind not everyone need Full Coverage makeup..
Talking about me, i have acne scars on my cheeks and a little redness on the nose and cheek area..and yes, some discoloration around my eye area too :P
so i take a pea sized foundation and start with a sheer first layer with mostly on the cheeks and nose to cover the acne scars and redness..then blending the rest of the foundation on the whole face..afterwards, if i feel the need of more coverage i use a little more just on the desired area..not on the whole face


Blend Blend BLEND!
Make sure you properly Blend your foundation in your skin so it looks natural and even all over!
Take a Damp Beauty Sponge and start blending your foundation, it creates Alot natural looking skin!


Use a Concealer!
Don't put layers and layers of foundation to cover a zit/pimple, you'll end up looking CAKEY [as if you have Alot of foundation on] Spot conceal your Pimples after putting on your foundation!
And yes, your face concealer Should match your foundation color


Set Your Makeup!
Always set your makeup after you're done with foundation or concealer so it doesn't move here and there!
Use a Compact/Translucent powder whatever you like, taking a powder puff or even your face brush..dab the powder on your skin..and knock off the powder with a powder brush afterwards


Makeup Tools!
You really don't need expensive brushes to get your Face looking Flawless and Perfect, just use a Damp Beauty Sponge..it works perfect!


Its not so Hard to take care of all the above points while doing your foundation..This is what i do for myself, because i like my makeup to look natural..make sure your foundation looks like skin and not a Mask!
Will be waiting for your comments/ questions/ opinions...till then, takecare :)


ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

New Luscious Whitening Base for Oily/Combination Skin ~ Review

Image
A year or two ago when i got the Luscious Whitening Base, i looked at it and wished it came in a bigger tube..Im Happy that Luscious Cosmetics released it in a bigger better tube :) Lets see how this one performs! Whats they Say? Save Your Skin!  Sun damage has become a big part of our lives due to pollution and the environment. No matter what your age is, you are at risk of sun damage (dark patches and uneven skin tone) every time you step out without a good sun block. Here to the rescue is Luscious Whitening Base SPF 35. All in One:  • Oil-free Moisturiser  • High performance Sun Protection  • Makeup Primer The benefits: The list is endless. With continued use, you will see a visibly clearer and fairer complexion, as well as smoother skin texture. ShyCheeeks Experience Im really happy they actually changed the tube, the previous one was a little hard to squeeze and was for 'All Skin Types' Now this comes for Oily/Combination and for Dry Skin I like the concept...
Read more

How to stop Nail polish chipping off

Image
Hey there my Sweet Readers! Today's Question was to recommend a good base coat to protect nails, my follower Sidrah.N did try a few but they ended up chipping the nail polish in a day..Her nail polish never lasted long...She has used Sweet Touch and Medora. And she would like to know if there is a top coat that can help keep nail polishes lasting longer?  What i Do  for nails; i really don't use any base coat because i don't apply dark nail polishes, dark nail polishes are more likely to stain your nails..so what i do is just buffer my nails before applying nail color. and make sure i don't put on heavy coats of nail polish..if i apply heavy coats it surely chips off the next day :(  What do you use to make your nail polish last longer? Share your experience, we would love to hear it..and it surely would be helpful to us all! If you want to ask any question, feel free to ask ShyCheeeks..hope i'll be of some help! Will be waiting for your comments/ questions/ opinio...
Read more

Good Makeup Brushes in Pakistan?

Image
Hey my Lovelies!! Yes, i know you would be thinking whats a QOTD hehe..its ShyCheeeks  Question Of The Day! I get questions from my sweet readers about Beauty and Fashion related stuff..And i thought why not sharing with you guys, so you can also be of some help :) I'll share with you the most frequently asked question today! 'Suggest any good Makeup Brushes available in Pakistan' I would say, try getting your hands on Kryolan Brushes..they use Sable Bristles, which are very soft and perfect for personal and professional makeup application..and i've heard professional salon people call Kryolan brushes comparable to MAC Brushes..I know a kryolan shop in Karachi, i can tell you the address if anyones interested. If you dont want to spend too much on makeup brushes, but you cant compromise the quality, then another option is to go for Luscious Brush Set, they use synthetic bristles for their brushes..i have reviewed it  here  :) What do you guys use and would recommend or ...
Read more