Almost every flawless face starts with applying an
even base. That means concealing where needed and then smoothing
everything out with foundation. However, for the girl who focuses on
wild eyes and bold lips instead of spending the time to blend and brush
her foundation to perfection, there are a few products that will make
foundation application bearable, quick and maybe even a little
enjoyable.
The Cream - A cream foundation is ideal for the ultimate lazy girl. It can be very forgiving when blended out and won’t risk some of the visible signs of “rookie makeup girl” other formulas expose. Cream foundations that provide full coverage and can be smoothed out with a sponge quickly become your best friend in this case. Giorgio Armani Maestro Cream Compact will work wonders on your skin and be forgiving if you don’t know how to evenly apply the foundation. The trick is to work from the center of the face with the product and smooth towards your hair line. And remember, you can build up more product, so no need to get carried away immediately. This compact is also a great size for storing in your purse after you’ve ran out the door mid application.
The Powder - Powder foundations are fabulous for brushing over your face quickly, especially on barely-there makeup days – just a bit of mascara and some gloss. Powders can deliver even coverage and tend to be great for oily skin, however they can sometimes be messy, cakey and accentuate fine lines – which does no one any favors. Avoid these cons with powder products that leave a mattified, yet glowing look to your skin. If using a loose powder, try Laura Mercier Mineral Powder. This powder even helps fight again aging! If a pressed powder compact for on-the-go needs is desired, Bobbi Brown Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation not only delivers light to medium coverage depending on if you apply wet or dry, but it includes a sponge and offers a range of colors to match your skin perfectly without a lot of work.
The Liquid - Applying a liquid foundation usually means you’re dabbing and blending with a brush or smoothing out product with your hands. If you like to keep your hands clean and aren’t one to have a makeup brush for every purpose, then try a foundation pen. The LORAC Touch-Up to Go Concealer/Foundation Pen is not only the perfect size for your purse (touch ups whenever you need), but its dual use for concealing and covering imperfections with the built in brush and light formula mean foundation application only takes a few minutes. A pen applied liquid also gives you a natural finish without having to blast fluorescent lights on every angle of your face to make sure you have no visible foundation lines.
How do you apply your foundation? Do you wear it daily or only on occasions when you wear full makeup?
Good Luck!
Lissie
♥
Photo Credit: ThinkStock
The Cream - A cream foundation is ideal for the ultimate lazy girl. It can be very forgiving when blended out and won’t risk some of the visible signs of “rookie makeup girl” other formulas expose. Cream foundations that provide full coverage and can be smoothed out with a sponge quickly become your best friend in this case. Giorgio Armani Maestro Cream Compact will work wonders on your skin and be forgiving if you don’t know how to evenly apply the foundation. The trick is to work from the center of the face with the product and smooth towards your hair line. And remember, you can build up more product, so no need to get carried away immediately. This compact is also a great size for storing in your purse after you’ve ran out the door mid application.
The Powder - Powder foundations are fabulous for brushing over your face quickly, especially on barely-there makeup days – just a bit of mascara and some gloss. Powders can deliver even coverage and tend to be great for oily skin, however they can sometimes be messy, cakey and accentuate fine lines – which does no one any favors. Avoid these cons with powder products that leave a mattified, yet glowing look to your skin. If using a loose powder, try Laura Mercier Mineral Powder. This powder even helps fight again aging! If a pressed powder compact for on-the-go needs is desired, Bobbi Brown Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation not only delivers light to medium coverage depending on if you apply wet or dry, but it includes a sponge and offers a range of colors to match your skin perfectly without a lot of work.
The Liquid - Applying a liquid foundation usually means you’re dabbing and blending with a brush or smoothing out product with your hands. If you like to keep your hands clean and aren’t one to have a makeup brush for every purpose, then try a foundation pen. The LORAC Touch-Up to Go Concealer/Foundation Pen is not only the perfect size for your purse (touch ups whenever you need), but its dual use for concealing and covering imperfections with the built in brush and light formula mean foundation application only takes a few minutes. A pen applied liquid also gives you a natural finish without having to blast fluorescent lights on every angle of your face to make sure you have no visible foundation lines.
How do you apply your foundation? Do you wear it daily or only on occasions when you wear full makeup?
Good Luck!
Lissie
♥
Photo Credit: ThinkStock
