Foundation And Concealer

How To Pick A Good Foundation

To pick a good foundation firstly try to see the colour either on the back of your hand or your jawline in daylight. This is because shop lighting is artificial and you will not see the correct colour if you are looking under that sort of light.

The second way to tell is by spreading a reasonable amount from mid cheek to jaw. If the foundation disappears with a few strokes and it doesn't take too much effort to blend it into your skin then it's right for you. If it's not blending then it's not the right colour.

You can test foundation on the back of your hand if you can't get to daylight or don't want to test on your face. Take note of how it blends and what the formula feels like.


Applying Foundation

There are many methods you can use to apply your foundation. Using a foundation brush, a sponge or your hands. I use all three methods alternatively, depending on what type of foundation I am using. (For example, I would not use my fingers to apply pressed foundation because that would take too long and not give me adequate coverage).

I use my hands to apply my liquid foundation the most because I think your hands are your best tools. So long as you wash your hands beforehand or use a hand sanitizer (to avoid spreading bacteria around your face that can cause spots) you will be good to go.

However sponges are also great. Just be sure to dispose of them after two uses tops because bacteria spreads like wildfire on these things!

Concealer

Follow more or less the same rules for picking a concealer as you would with a foundation. Find one that suits your skin tone.

Concealers come in various colours nowadays depending on what you're looking to cover up. Salmon concealers for example are useful to cover eye bags whereas green ones reduce redness so are useful for covering spots.

Can be applied using a concealer brush or your (clean!) fingers. If using your hands, pat the concealer in and be careful not to tug your eye area too much. It is a delicate area and you may create wrinkles and sags if you are too rough with it.

If using a brush, use gentle, outward/upward motion to blend the concealer in and be sure to wash after every use, especially if you are using it to cover spots.