Does choosing a foundation confuse or overwhelm you? Do you
know your BB’s (Beauty Balms) from your CC’s (Colour Correcting Creams) – or is
it just a bra size? The reason I ask, is recently I attended a campaign Go Bare
by bareMinerals whose aim was to educate people on choosing the correct
foundation match. Their pop-up beauty theatre took on the malls of Essex to explain
exactly how foundations worked and I have to say judging by the amount of
cement plastered on some of the shoppers, couldn’t have come soon enough. Foundation is probably the one product which
is over-used and whilst the TOWIE look may have its place on TV in broad
daylight too much looks just odd. When
choosing a foundation many beauty assistants will first determine whether you
have a cool or warm skin tone. However, due to the vast selection I prefer to
test 3 colours closest to my skin colour and apply them in 3 stripes where the
skin has most exposure i.e, top of jawline, then go outside in the daylight –
the one which disappears into the skin is the best match.
Sarah Drummond, Make-up Artist also has these tips when choosing
foundation:-
“A liquid foundation with silicon is preferable to matte
which can look flat on your skin, look for the words lightweight, sheer and
invisible. Some lightweight foundations
won't cover every blemish so for extra coverage you need more pigment not a
heavier product.
Primer is every make-up artist key tool! After moisturising spread on a light primer with silica for a filling and smoothing effect.
To hide a pimple try a colour correcting concealer, if you have a red area use a green concealer as this counteracts red. To downplay a raised, red blemish fewer layers of makeup is the key. Dip a cotton swab in green concealer and dab onto the pimple blending into the skin with your finger, finish with translucent pressed powder. Avoid touching the area as heat from your fingers can make makeup melt.
If fine lines and wrinkles are your concern use a silicone based product which sinks into the lines and helps smooth them out. Finish with a liquid concealer to hide any remaining evidence of a line and avoid using powder which accentuates lines.
Contouring and highlighting is one of the oldest make-up techniques which every woman should master! Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez use contouring and highlighting to add shape and definition to their faces transforming their bone structure and accentuating their best features.
Begin with primer and foundation to face and neck setting lightly with powder through the T-zone (centre of the forehead, nose and chin) of the face. With your highlighter apply to the high planes of the face i.e. tops of cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of nose and the bow of the lip. Then with your contour colour apply to the shadows of the face, i.e. under cheekbones, into the sockets of your eyes and out to the temples, finally make sure you blend well for seamless skin. “
Primer is every make-up artist key tool! After moisturising spread on a light primer with silica for a filling and smoothing effect.
To hide a pimple try a colour correcting concealer, if you have a red area use a green concealer as this counteracts red. To downplay a raised, red blemish fewer layers of makeup is the key. Dip a cotton swab in green concealer and dab onto the pimple blending into the skin with your finger, finish with translucent pressed powder. Avoid touching the area as heat from your fingers can make makeup melt.
If fine lines and wrinkles are your concern use a silicone based product which sinks into the lines and helps smooth them out. Finish with a liquid concealer to hide any remaining evidence of a line and avoid using powder which accentuates lines.
Contouring and highlighting is one of the oldest make-up techniques which every woman should master! Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez use contouring and highlighting to add shape and definition to their faces transforming their bone structure and accentuating their best features.
Begin with primer and foundation to face and neck setting lightly with powder through the T-zone (centre of the forehead, nose and chin) of the face. With your highlighter apply to the high planes of the face i.e. tops of cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of nose and the bow of the lip. Then with your contour colour apply to the shadows of the face, i.e. under cheekbones, into the sockets of your eyes and out to the temples, finally make sure you blend well for seamless skin. “
Sarah can be contacted for all bridal and make up bookings on
www.sarahdrummond.co.uk/
Info@sarahdrummond.co.uk
Clinique have a wide range of Super-Primers £20 to aid every skin complaint from dullness, lacklustre skin and also to suit all skin types from dry, combination to oily - for a perfect blank canvas apply over the entire face or where needed before makeup application. For a natural matte finish their Pore Refining Solutions £24 glides over skin without feeling heavy and airbrushes pores leaving a look of perfection with a smooth finish. Stockists Debenhams counters nationwide.
Info@sarahdrummond.co.uk
Clinique have a wide range of Super-Primers £20 to aid every skin complaint from dullness, lacklustre skin and also to suit all skin types from dry, combination to oily - for a perfect blank canvas apply over the entire face or where needed before makeup application. For a natural matte finish their Pore Refining Solutions £24 glides over skin without feeling heavy and airbrushes pores leaving a look of perfection with a smooth finish. Stockists Debenhams counters nationwide.
bareMinerals Prime Time £21 is a foundation and primer in
one which magically eradicates the look of fine lines leaving a healthy and
radiant glow. Their original bareMinerals Foundation £24 is a cult product
which deserves much more space than I can give. This mineral powder contains
sunscreen and its unique application of swirl, tap and buff melts into the skin
giving a perfect finish every time. Stockists House of Fraser.
More than a foundation
is No Foundation from Perricone MD £47 as not only does this contain
sunscreen but its unique multi-purpose formula contains anti-aging benefits to
actually treat the skin rather than just as a cosmetic use. Skin is left
hydrated and protected from damaging environmental elements. Stockists
www.perriconemd.co.uk/www.johnlewis.com.
Hello Flawless by Benefit £25.50 is ideal for all skin
types. Oil-free this wonder product brightens skin leaving it looking luminous,
the Oxygen Wow complex boosts skin cells leaving skin looking youthful and with
added vitamins C & E also prevents skin damage caused by pollutants. Stockists
Debenhams counters nationwide.
Barry M Flawless Matte Finish Foundation £5.99 is ideal for
teenage and oilier complexions. Non-drying the matte finish leaves skin looking
smooth and clear. For blemishes try
their Imperfection Correction Concealer Pen £5.99 which not only conceals but
can also be used to illuminate areas of the face to bring skin alive. Stockists
Superdrug.
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