How to choose a foundation for skin color?

The basis of high-quality makeup is not only shadows, blush and lipstick. An even and natural complexion is very important. To achieve this, various tonal means help. They are a real salvation for modern women. Properly selected concealers will help even out skin tone, get rid of age spots, hide unnecessary rashes, give the face a rested look, eliminating bruises, swelling and other effects of stress and lack of sleep.

Picking the right foundation is no easy task. It is worth understanding what features you need to pay attention to.

There are various types of concealers available on the market today. Understanding what end results they are suitable for and how different textures work with different skin types will greatly reduce the variety of choices.

• Cream powders and mousses. These products have a dense coating that allows you to mask redness and smooth out skin tone.Due to their texture, they do not clog pores, allowing the skin to breathe. Cream powder additionally gives a matte effect, which is held for several hours. Such products are suitable for both young and mature women, with oily or combination skin. It is worth noting that young girls for the daily use of such funds are recommended to be avoided.
• Classic foundation - This is a liquid remedy of various consistency. Often, foundation creams contain particles of powder, which allows them to cover the skin of the face with a fairly dense layer, it is better to stay until the evening and give a matte finish. Classic creams allow you to hide imperfections well: dark circles under the eyes, spider veins, redness and age spots. These creams are suitable for women with normal and combination skin.

• BB creams. They have a light texture and do not give a dense coating, which allows the skin to breathe, easy to apply. Although BB creams contain coloring pigments, which allows you to hide small skin imperfections, improve and even out complexion, their main task is still to protect against harmful solar radiation, as well as maintain moisture. Such creams are good for regular use and for the summer period. They are suitable for women with dry or normal skin. For those with oily or combination skin, BB creams are best avoided.
• Sticks, concealers, correctors have a very thick coating. It is better to use such products to mask point imperfections: under the eyes, with small rashes and redness. They have very little consumption and are economical to use.

They should be used with caution under the eyes. In order to prevent overdrying of the skin, apply a layer of foundation with correctors on pre-moistened skin, and powder on top, which gives durability and prevents the product from crumbling during the day.

Different types of tonal products are suitable for certain skin types. Making the wrong choice can cause serious damage to the skin, which will lead to additional problems and financial costs.

When choosing a concealer, you should focus on the following recommendations:

• For dry skin, you should choose tonal products with a moisturizing effect. It is best if the product is liquid, not powdery. It will not focus on dryness and will help to avoid early wrinkles. Products from the BB cream line are recommended for use just for dry skin. The skin will not only be moisturized, but also be protected from ultraviolet radiation, which will prevent premature aging.
• With oily skin, the face acquires a noticeable shine, it does not look very attractive. When choosing a cosmetic concealer, creams containing various oils should be avoided. It is better to choose products with a matting effect (or apply light powder with the final layer - this will eliminate unattractive shine and will not clog pores).
• For problematic skin, anti-allergic creams should be selected and the application of funds to the area under the eyes should be avoided. According to the consistency, it is worth giving preference to denser means - for the maximum effect of masking.But they should not create a film after application, otherwise clogging the pores will further aggravate the situation, increase the number of blackheads and pimples.

• In order to prevent irritation of delicate skin, you should try to select products with natural ingredients. Ideally, if they contain protective substances.
• Owners of mature skin are advised to pay attention to tonal products with a lifting effect, anti-aging components, containing vitamins and minerals. It is necessary that the product has a protective effect against the harmful effects of the environment. The main task of tonal products for mature skin is to mask wrinkles and unevenness of the relief, as well as to intensively nourish the skin of the face.
• Combination skin is quite common. With this type of skin, certain areas (forehead, nose, chin) have an increased fat content, and in other areas the skin is overdried. For this type of skin, the foundation should be creamy-powdery, contain vitamins and mandatory sun protection.
• Owners of normal skin can choose any remedy, focusing only on the color and the desired effect.

Any type of foundation has a palette of different shades. To choose the right color, it is important to know about the color type of your appearance. There are several guidelines for determining it:

• Testing is best done in a well lit room with natural light. Lights that are too bright, dim, or electric can misrepresent skin tones.
• If the hair is dyed, it should be put in a ponytail or under a scarf.
• It is advisable to carry out the test in clothes of calm colors.
• You can use the help of friends or relatives.

In total, there are four color types of appearance: "Winter", "Spring", "Summer" and "Autumn". "Winter" and "Summer" refer to cold color types, "Spring" and "Autumn" to warm ones.

Girl-"Winter" has a contrasting, catchy appearance. The skin is of two types: either light, porcelain, which easily burns in the sun, or has a swarthy shade, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, a uniform tan is obtained. Such girls do not have freckles. Hair black or chocolate. Eyebrows and eyelashes are similar in color to strands. The lips of the representatives of the "Winter" color type are most often not very bright.

Girl spring" light, warm and airy. The skin has cream and peach shades, the tan lies with a reddish tint, there is a slightly noticeable blush on the face, there are freckles. Hair the color of wheat or chocolate. The eyes are light tones, and the lips are pale pink.

Girl-"Summer"has a cold and not very expressive appearance. The skin is light or dark, with a bluish tinge. Light skin of this color type is prone to burns. Hair of light gray, blond colors, does not have copper notes. The eyes are predominantly greyish. Lips are pale.

Girl-"Autumn" has a bright appearance, often so expressive that you can do without a make-up. Skin of warm tones, tan sticks badly. The hair is often curly, with a reddish tinge. Representatives of this color type often have freckles all over their bodies. The eyes are always bright, contrasting. Lips in warm peach and pink shades.

For the "Spring" and "Autumn" color types, masking agents of warm tones are suitable. In the store you can buy light beige creams or creams containing a light bronzer, and products with a shimmering effect are also suitable.

Concealers for "winter" and "summer" color types should be selected among cold notes. Means can be light, almost white. If the skin has a slight tan, it is allowed to choose a natural beige or green-yellow shade.

Less difficulties will arise when choosing a shade of BB creams. They have less variety in colors and adapt themselves to the tone of the skin.

When choosing any tonal product, you must follow simple rules:

1. It is better to choose a cosmetic product in not very bright daylight.
2. You need to select a shade strictly on the cheekbones or neck, and not, as is commonly believed, on the wrist or arm.
3. When shading, the product should lie flat, without spots, peeling and lumps.
4. After the test application, the BB cream should be given 5-10 minutes - and only then look at the result of the "fusion".
5. Be sure to pay attention to the expiration date of the product and its composition.
6. To determine allergic reactions to a cosmetic, apply a little cream to the elbow bend and wait a few hours.

The selection of colors for fair-skinned girls is a difficult process. The choice should be made in favor of tinting cosmetic products with cold notes. Bright colors (rich peach or pinkish) are not suitable for fair skin. Owners of porcelain skin can use pale pink, beige, slightly transparent shades with a slight sheen.

Dark skin needs the least amount of concealer.If they are needed, then preference should be given to light chocolate and honey tones with a matting effect.

With capillary vessels located close to the surface, the skin becomes slightly reddish. This can be corrected with the right tinted cosmetic product. When choosing colors, preference should be given to cold (slightly greenish) shades - olive, which can be slightly diluted with a light brown tone. But the pinkish scale should be avoided.

Life in large gassed cities leaves its mark, giving the face a grayish-pale color. To give a blooming look, you should use tonal products of the following shades: pale pink, beige-pinkish, slightly reddish. It is worth fearing the range with an admixture of greenish, grayish colors.

When choosing concealing cosmetics for an evening out, you should remember some nuances.

• If this is a business meeting in strong electric light, the foundation should be slightly darker than the natural complexion.
• For a romantic evening by candlelight, make-up should be light, illuminating.
• Foundations with reflective particles are contraindicated if a photo shoot is planned to avoid light spots from camera flashes.

It is better to apply cosmetics for evening make-up in a thick layer (unlike daily tonal products) in order to smooth the surface of the face well.

1. Perform a cosmetic product test on the wrist or palm.
2. Choose a cosmetic product designed to mask your face during the day. Do not do this in a room with dim or electric lighting.
3. When buying, you should not blindly give preference to a well-known brand, the cost of a cosmetic product or the composition on the label without testing.
4. Buy a product darker than your natural skin to achieve a tan effect.
5. Use the same remedy at different times of the year: both in winter cold and in summer heat.
6. Test the product on top of already applied makeup.
7. The most important tips for tinting products are contained in a few rules:
8. For tight, flaky skin, BB creams and creams with moisturizing ingredients should be chosen.
9. For oily facial skin, it is better to choose liquid creams with a matting effect, and toning should be completed with light powder.
10. Older women need to select products with a lifting effect and anti-aging correction.
11. By the end of spring and summer, when the sun's rays are especially active, you should use tonal products that protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation.
12. For minor redness or a pimple, it is better to use concealer and corrector, rather than covering the skin with a dense layer of foundation.

By following the above rules and following useful tips, you can easily and quickly eliminate skin imperfections and give your face a fresh, blooming look.

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