Primer- I think using primer is very effective but only after you moisturize your skin. So you'd wash and moisturize your face let it dry and then apply your primer and let that dry before you apply your foundation no matter what kind it is.
I use Laura Mercier's Oil Free Primer and I like it it's not bad.. I may experiment with Shiseido's new primer though. If I do I'll do a comparison review.
Setting Powder- very important for liquid and some cream foundations, if not you end up with a greasey, runny look and the makeup can run and get on clothes.
I use Make Up Forever's HD Setting Powder.. it's amazing you may get a little white cast if you don't blend it out well with a brush!
Concealer- use on dark circles around eyes, and scarring, hyper pigmentation, rosacea, etc. Apply after liquid, or cream foundations so that you use less.. if you want you can use it before it's up to you. Using a concealor brush works best, and they smooth it out with your fingers if you need to.
I use Smashbox Healthy FX(i think) concealer
Types of Foundations-
Airbrush- More rare special occasion use, pricey and full buildable coverage, no setting required
Liquid- Special occasion to everyday use, moderately pricey, medium to full coverage, need to set
Cream/Stick- Moderately everyday use, not too pricey, medium to full coverage, should set
Powder- Everyday use, relatively inexpensive, sheer coverage not too buildable, no setting required
I use Smashbox Healthy FX Liquid and Sephora Brand Mattifying Powder Foundations.
Okay now for application. Working in cosmetics and helping women choose what foundations are best for them and teaching them how to apply it I found out that many women aren't applying their foundation right. For a natural, polished look applying your foundation correctly is KEY.
Airbrush makeup if you have the compressor and airbrush you don't need anything else. However, you can use airbrush makeup with out all of the fancy equipment. Simply use a few drops on your hands and rub it into your skin quickly because it sets fast. You may not need to prime your skin when you do this, and definitely no setting powder.
Liquid Foundation-
Sponge
- Pros
- Full coverage
- Don't need as much as if you were using a brush
- Blocks out glands in your face
- Cons
- Looks unnatural
- Messy
- May not get into creases in the face
- Doesn't blend well
Brush
- Pros
- Blends well
- Full/Medium coverage you can determine that
- Buildable
- Get all your creases
- Looks natural
- Cons
- Use more foundation
- If your brush isn't clean it can look streaky
With liquid foundation using a brush to apply is a must. For those of you who want the extra coverage then a sponge may work better but you can distribute the coverage better with a brush.
Cream & Stick Foundation
Most cream foundations come with sponges, if it's a cream to powder finish a sponge is ok for application, other wise a brush is always better in terms of coverage and to get a nice finish. If it's a stick then you can use a brush to blend out the rough spots.
Powder Foundation
For totally sheer coverage a brush, for medium coverage a sponge. Most come with sponges.
All of the products I use can be found at a Sephora or Ulta :) if you have any further questions comment!!
Cream & Stick Foundation
Most cream foundations come with sponges, if it's a cream to powder finish a sponge is ok for application, other wise a brush is always better in terms of coverage and to get a nice finish. If it's a stick then you can use a brush to blend out the rough spots.
Powder Foundation
For totally sheer coverage a brush, for medium coverage a sponge. Most come with sponges.
All of the products I use can be found at a Sephora or Ulta :) if you have any further questions comment!!
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