Tone cream

Smooth and healthy skin with a beautiful color is the main component of a successful make-up. However, not all girls nature presented such a gift. To help hide the imperfections of modern beauties, such a cosmetic product as foundation helps.

Tonal creams differ not only in the names of manufacturers, but also, first of all, in their covering properties and texture. Fluids, mousses, BB and CC creams, sticks, cream powder or liquid foundation are all types of foundation for the face. Each of them has its own characteristics, as it is designed taking into account the needs of a certain type of skin and a woman's lifestyle.

Since such a tool as a foundation is intended to be applied to the skin in the process of creating makeup in order to improve its color and hide imperfections, a girl, before choosing it, should meticulously assess the condition of her skin and understand what kind of correction she needs.

Perhaps you need to hide acne or enlarged pores, which are often found in owners of oily skin.Or maybe on dry and clean skin there are areas of peeling that spoil its ideal appearance.

It is also worth understanding that the foundation for daytime makeup should not be as heavy and dense as for evening make-up, and tinting creams for summer should not prevent the skin from breathing, but help reduce the production of sebum by the epidermis.

For daytime makeup, a light foundation is better., which will even out the complexion, hide the main imperfections, but at the same time will not interfere with the penetration of air to the skin, covering its surface for a long time. Such cosmetics can be more or less viscous, it will depend on the content of coloring pigments and oils in its composition. There are types of creams on the label of which indicate "oil-free", which indicates the absence of any oils in the composition of these products. These funds are considered the easiest.

For evening or holiday make-up the best choice would be tonal silicone based face cream, able to even out the relief of the skin, give it a velvety texture and smooth out imperfections such as rosacea or post-acne.

In addition to foundation, there is another common tool for masking facial skin imperfections - powder, which also has the name "mineral tonal foundation." Usually it is made from a mineral such as talc, purified and diluted with various components: mica, vegetable flour, mineral salts and emollients (moisturizers). Powder can be colorless or bronzing, shimmering or antiseptic. However, she will not be able to give such a stable and reliable coverage as foundation.

In the case when you need to quickly prepare a foundation at home, it is the powder that can come to the rescue. If you take the most suitable loose powder for your skin tone and mix it with a regular moisturizer, you get exactly the tool that will replace the factory foundation. You need to mix the components in the same proportion, mixing thoroughly so that no lumps remain. You can do it right in the palm of your hand with your finger. Similarly, you can mix blush of a suitable shade with a care cream (preferably somewhat yellowish), or shadows.

For women who want to use exclusively products based on natural ingredients, we can recommend homemade foundation recipe based on cinnamon, cocoa, shea butter and aloe vera. Compound:

1. Powder cinnamon 1.5 teaspoon;
2. Powder cocoa 2 teaspoons;
3. Juice aloe vera 2 teaspoons;
4. Shea Butter (melt in a steam bath) 1 teaspoon.

The ingredients should be mixed thoroughly. In the event that the consistency of the composition is not sufficiently liquid, a drop of face lotion can be added to it.

Any foundation necessarily consists of basic substances that ensure the performance of the declared functions.

The main components of the foundation are:

1. Primary coating materials: these are titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and kaolin (some of these ingredients, such as titanium dioxide, have the added benefit of UV protection);
2. Coloring pigments, which are oxides of iron whose various shades are mixed to create colors that match any skin tone;
3. Filler Ingredients. Most often it is talc, which helps to distribute coloring pigments over the skin (fillers can be, in addition to talc, mica, sericite and specially created substances such as bismuth oxychloride);
4. An important, but not mandatory component of the foundation are silicones, waxes and oilsa (synthetic or natural), helping to evenly distribute the product on the skin (in the presence of silicones, we can also talk about a more even distribution of the cream on the skin and a more natural smoothing of its defects precisely due to the qualities of the silicone coating);
5. Flavors;
6. Preservatives, emulsifiers, water;
7. Antioxidants.

In addition to the ingredients listed above, other ingredients may also be included in foundation creams. For example, products marketed as natural or organic include:

1. All kinds of plant extracts;
2. Vitamins A, C and E;
3. Amino acids;
4. Oils of natural origin.

Among the varieties of foundation creams presented on store shelves, you can get confused if you do not know their main types and the specifics of the choice.

Types of foundation:

1. Moisturizing, having a water base (ideal for a light daytime make-up);
2. Silicone based liquid tone (more dense, has leveling properties;
3. BB foundation, which has anti-inflammatory components in its composition, due to which it is suitable for sensitive skin (it has a light texture and increased masking properties);
4. CC foundation, which adapts to skin tone);
5. Cream mousseideal for oily skin;
6. Cream fluid, which has light tonic properties;
7. Thick cream, which is available either in a jar or in the form of a stick (allows you to “draw” an even tone on your face, is able to hide traces of acne scars).

Also foundation creams are divided according to the types of skin for which they are intended.

• For dry skin as a daily remedy, a fluid cream is best suited, in which there is a minimum of pigment and a maximum of moisturizing ingredients. In the case when a denser coverage is required, it is worth using a cream stick.
• For oily skin a matting base would be ideal (these products must be marked Matt). For the correction of the T-zone, prone to increased fat content, a light mousse with moisturizing qualities is suitable.
• Age Foundation - This is a light mousse that does not clog wrinkles and wrinkles, creams with reflective elements, as well as lifting products, which will be indicated on the label.

• For pregnant a foundation cream that does not contain fragrances and is designed for skin with high fat content is suitable, since sebum secretion increases during pregnancy. It can be a matting mousse or cream powder.
• In 2008, foundation appeared on sale for the first time for men. This is a Clinique product called Clinique M Cover. It comes in stick form and is designed to cover under-eye circles, cut marks, allergies or freckles.

The shades of foundation creams for women of the Caucasian race usually have four gradations - from the lightest to the most swarthy.

For white-skinned ladies, tones labeled 010 (01) are calculated. These are colors like:

1. Beige white;
2. Light beige with a pink tint;
3. Light beige with a yellow tint;
4. Light ivory color.

For fair skin with a light tan, a tone has been created that is labeled 015 by different manufacturers.. Often this tone is considered universal due to the fact that it has the most significant demand among customers. These are the shades:

1. Delicate beige;
2. Light beige;
3. Opal;
4. Sand;

Tone 020 (02) also belongs to the category of light tan. These are such shades as:

1. Pink beige;
2. natural beige;
3. Light tan;
4. Ivory.

For slightly dark or medium tanned skin, shade 025 or 030 (03) is calculated. This is a color close to shades:

1. Beige;
2. Golden beige;
3. Natural tan.

The most saturated color has a tone for dark skin, which is marked 040 (04). This tone includes colors such as:

1. Golden swarthy;
2. Natural;
3. Honey.

• Oriflame offers a wide range of long-lasting foundations, including anti-aging, corrective, mattifying and multi-functional. BB and CC creams are also available, such as, for example, The One BB Cream, Giordani Gold CC Cream, Giordani Gold Age Defying Foundation, Feelfreshpresented in the latest catalogs. The price tag is an average price category.

• Nars, which belongs to professional luxury brands, offers both liquid tonal foundations and dry ones that look like solid powder. Tonal creams are divided into matting; moisturizing; giving radiance to the skin.All products are tested by dermatologists.

• Sisley is a luxury brand offering a variety of foundations, including anti-aging. The most famous tonal product produced by this company is called Sisley Phyto Teint Eclat.

• Garnier offers a wide range of BB creams designed for different skin types, from normal to aging. These compositions are designed to hide the imperfections inherent in each type of skin, as well as traces of lack of sleep, "bags" under the eyes and dark circles. They add radiance to the skin and protect against UV rays.

• Urban Decay offers «Naked skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup”, which is a very light and liquid matte mousse. His price tag is well above average.

• LibreDerm, known for its hyaluronic series offers "Seracin CC-cream" (for oily skin), and "BB cream Librederm ALL-in-ONE", combining the moisturizing effect of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and toning properties. These creams are designed for ages from 20 to 50 years, contribute to the regulation of sebum secretion. They fully adapt to the color of the skin, so they are available in only one tone. They have an average price tag.

• gosh offers products that are foundation and concealer at the same time. it "Gosh Foundation Plus" and "Foundation drops", promising a velvety finish and easy application.

• La Prairie - an expensive luxury band representing tonal products "Anti-Aging Foundation", "Skin Caviar Concealer", which are equipped with a brush and sponge. The creams contain black caviar extract, peptides, on the cap of a 30 ml bottle you can find 2 ml of concealer.

• Avene offers thermal water foundation Couvrance”, corrective and recommended for the skin undergoing treatment.

• Polish manufacturer Paese offers several basics: "Paese Lifting foudation" (for mature skin), "Paese Long cover fluid" (resistant and light), "Lush satin" (natural radiance).

• Israeli luxury brand Gigi developed a lightweight cream "light make up", moisturizing and mattifying.
• Professional brand of cosmetics Manly Pro created Manly PRO Long Lasting Water-Based Mattifying Fluid Foundation, Enchanted Skin: Enchanted Skin (evens problematic texture), HD Lightweight Foundation (lasting). It also offers a base to lighten the foundation.

• Italian stamp Kiko offers "Milano CC-Cream", which is an innovation in the world of cosmetics: it is a product in the form of a package with powder, but having a liquid consistency, which is called cushion. Also, this manufacturer has the usual form of cream in the form of a tube. "Universal Fit Hydrating Foundation".

• Korean stamp Vov, related to the budget, offers a line of foundations of 25 products, including "Pure Liquid Foundation", "Castledew Aura Lighting Foundation"as well as BB and CC creams.

• professional brand Just, which has a budget price tag, produces Foundation Ageless Renewal, Just Make Up» with anti age complex, CC cream, including snail extract, BB cream and thick foundation.

• Joint Italian-Belarusian brand Relouis introduced "BB-cream Ideal Solution", "Skin Adapter", lifting tool "Skin Perfection".

• BioDerma releases a remedy for problem skin "Corrector Bioderma Sebium AI 2 in 1"with anti-inflammatory properties.

• "The ONE BB Cream" by Oriflame has conflicting reviews.Some girls give him a triple, but others note a good texture, a good color, a convenient dispenser. Judging by the photos of users, the cream perfectly hides rosacea and other imperfections of dry skin.
• "Sisley Phyto teint eclat" has conflicting reviews. Girls write that it gives good coverage and does not look like a mask. But as a minus they call a high price tag, a small selection of shades and uneconomical use.
• Funds from Garnier have mixed reviews. Although many recommend it, most of the buyers admit that they do not have any special skin problems. For owners of oily and combination skin, these creams are extremely unsuccessful.

• "Seracin CC-cream" from Librederm rated higher than "BB Cream Librederm ALL-in-ONE". The latter, as buyers note, is not suitable for everyone, because it is not able to hide either freckles or redness. Librederm CC cream is good for oily skin, lasts up to 6 hours, but does not have a matting effect, so it requires a powder finish.
• "Gosh Foundation Plus" and "Foundation drops" Praise the owners of normal and dry skin, while these products are not suitable for oily skin, as they do not hide excessive shine.
• Creams from the brand La Prairie they evaluate it as positively as possible, highly praise durability and haze, but consider their cost to be unnecessarily high.

• Relouis issues funds of budgetary value, which have very good comments.
• Just highly valued compared to luxury brands.

• brand Gigi, as the girls who use the foundation from this company write, it fulfills its promises by matting the skin and regulating the production of sebum.
• Tonal means aboutt Manly Pro have good reviews, they hide skin imperfections, are persistent, there is a lifting effect. The price tag of these funds is above average.

Before applying foundation foundation, it is important to know what type of skin you have: dry, oily, normal or combination.

Compare:

• Light foundatione.g. mousse or fluid is great for oily skin.
• foundation with moisturizing element perfect fit for dry skin.
• For combination skin foundation must be combined by choosing different for specific areas.

Most foundation creams have a cost ranging from 300 to 10,000 rubles each. However, a cheap cream is not always unsuccessful, and vice versa. Therefore, before purchasing, you should read the reviews for the brand that you have looked at in the store.

In order for the tone to lie well, it must be applied to clean skin, it is advisable to exfoliate it twice a week, carry out care and treatment procedures. Immediately before application, the skin is treated with a primer or a moisturizer is applied. If it does not give the necessary toning, you can cover it with a small layer of light powder.

When the foundation does not contain oils, its distribution over the skin can be difficult. Such creams are applied with a brush, as if “stuffing” on the skin, or with a wet sponge, which helps the application due to water.It is convenient to first warm silicone creams on the back of the hand, and then apply them with your fingers.

How to apply foundation on the face, see the application technique in the video.

Foundation rolls off when it has a silicone base but is applied to a water-based primer, or when the primer contains starch.

Foundation can be harmful if used incorrectly - remember about allergens and individual intolerance, as well as the fact that matting agents will dry dry skin.

In order to visually hide the tubercles that stand out on the skin, you first need to even out the skin relief with the help of a base or moisturizer under the foundation. Then apply a couple of drops of foundation locally, gently blend along the edges. At this stage, you can also use a green concealer or corrector to match the skin color. At the end, the skin tone is completely evened out with foundation.