How to Apply Foundation Properly

Thu, 30 Sep 2010

Foundation is an essential part of many women's makeup and beauty regime, however, lots of women end up with it in their wrinkles or looking like a kabuki.

Some women also experience sprinkles of it on their clothes.

There are solutions to these three problems.

For the first problem of foundation in the wrinkles, you are using too much foundation. Ensure you apply your makeup with a brush and blend well. Use a damp makeup sponge on your face to get rid of any excess product which settles into your lines.

That kabuki look signifies that your foundation shade is too light a shade. Ensure that your foundation does not contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, as they are both blockers that enable the prevention of UV damage. However, they can leave your skin looking ashy. Opt for a liquid foundation, instead, with invisible chemical UV filters.

In reference to foundation rubbing off onto your clothing, the simplest solution herein is to cover your entire head with a light scarf when you put your clothes on and when you take your clothes off. Special sheer bonnets are available for this specific purpose at cosmetics supplies shops.