The effect of foundation on the overall makeup cannot be ignored. It can be said that a good foundation is half the success of makeup. Skin modification in makeup is the foundation of the entire makeup effect. Let's take a look at the role of foundation.
1. Change skin texture
The texture of the base makeup is divided into many types, such as creamy skin, matte feeling, moisturizing feeling, glossy feeling and so on. Use different textures of base makeup products to create base makeup with different effects. Moisturizing base products can create a hydrated skin, highlighting a good complexion and a matte finish, while matte base products create a matte finish that is very retro.
2. Cover facial imperfections
Facial blemishes include acne marks, pimples, dark circles, tear troughs, bags under the eyes, etc. These blemishes make our face look dull and decadent, and choosing the right base makeup product can help us cover facial blemishes and create a clean and beautiful look makeup effect.
3. Modified pores
Excessive oil secretion or excessive accumulation of skin keratin leads to large pores. We can use base makeup to improve and modify the pores when applying makeup, so that the large pores can be visually reduced or even invisible.
4. Highlight the three-dimensionality of the face
Dark foundation can be applied to the sunken areas of the face, such as the bridge of the nose, eye sockets, cheeks, etc. Bright foundation can be applied to the bulging parts of the face. Enhance the three-dimensionality of the face through the contrast of dark and light colors.
5. Sunscreen
Most of the base makeup products have the effect of sun protection and will have a certain SPF value, which can play a certain role in sun protection. However, it should be noted that the sunscreen effect of liquid foundation is limited. Generally, the sunscreen value ranges from SPF 15 to 30. It is best to apply sunscreen when going out or to strengthen the sunscreen effect on the basis of sunscreen.
There are many types and shades of foundation. If you want to find a foundation that suits you, you can choose according to the three steps summarized below. Let's take a look.
1. Determine the tone of your skin
Before choosing a foundation, first determine the tone of your skin. At present, the most popular method is the blood vessel identification method, which is to distinguish by observing the color of blood vessels at the wrist: cool skin is blue and purple, warm skin is green, and neutral skin has blue and green.
2. Determine your skin type
In addition to the color of the skin, the skin can be divided into normal skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin and sensitive skin according to the water content of the stratum corneum, the amount of sebum secretion and the responsiveness of the skin to external stimuli.We must first determine our skin type, and then choose the right foundation.
3. Try foundation
After determining your skin color and skin type, you can go to the counter to try the corresponding foundation. It is best to observe it for two hours after applying makeup to truly feel the effects of this foundation on oil control, moisturizing, and makeup retention, and then make a choice.
Generally speaking, foundation after the daily skin care steps, when applying makeup, you can use your fingers, sponge or special foundation brush to apply or tap on the face from the inside to the outside, from the top to the bottom, to obtain an even and natural makeup.
