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Foundation: yes or no?
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Hiya,
just a quick question for you girls: do you all use foundation?
I've never used it before but a friend got me lots of make up stuff for Christmas...and also a Helena Rubinstein biscuit foundation!
I remember reading somewhere different opinions about it: some people say it's bad for your skin because it doesn't let it breathe, some others say it's really good because it protects it.
What d'you reckon? Shall I start using it?
I gave it a try last night and I must say my skin looked a hell of a lot better: I looked a bit pale because of the cold weather (give me a couple of months and I'll forget all about italian weather) and that definitely sorted it out.
:wave:
just a quick question for you girls: do you all use foundation?
I've never used it before but a friend got me lots of make up stuff for Christmas...and also a Helena Rubinstein biscuit foundation!
I remember reading somewhere different opinions about it: some people say it's bad for your skin because it doesn't let it breathe, some others say it's really good because it protects it.
What d'you reckon? Shall I start using it?
I gave it a try last night and I must say my skin looked a hell of a lot better: I looked a bit pale because of the cold weather (give me a couple of months and I'll forget all about italian weather) and that definitely sorted it out.
:wave:
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Try it on, if you think you look better with it then wear it. Remeber to match your skin tone and blend in around the jaw line/start of neck. And take it off before bed....lol but I don't do this anywhere near as much as I should!
Also, if you have dry skin always go for a hydrant type otherwise it clings to your dry skin and gives you fish scales. Or if you have oily skin, go for one which is for oily skin.
As you said, I'll keep using that one and see if it's alright for me.
At least I won't look as pale as a ghost in this weather (just been outside for a fag and I thought I was gonna fly like Mary Poppins!).
I would recommend it. (I'm a student Makeup Artist!)
Start off by moisturising your whole face, leaving it for 10 minutes then apply your foundation. Only use foundation on areas than need it - aka areas that are more red than others, darker than others, blemishes etc. Don't cake your whole face in it from forehead to chin, if you don't need to.
and ALWAYS take it off before you go to bed, or your skin will suffer.
I've seen girls that hardly wear any make-up and look stunning and also some who plaster it to their face and look like they've picked up the dogs arse instead of a flannel.
By all means use foundation but keep to the minimalist look - its much prettier
only makeup i wear is eyeshadow and eye liner which is very easy!
I'm the same. And I'd second the advice also, that's what the ArtDeco makeup artist taught us, and what I learnt on my course at college (though I'm sure Ilora will give you a lot more detail
Wearing the correct shade concealer and foundation is the key to great makeup and when applied correctly can make you look younger fresher and finished. :yes:
do you wear it every single day?
i dunno how people can be bothered wearing all that makeup every day hehe. Probably more to do with the fact that I'm not very good at applying foundation (well, ive not really tried) but I just can't be arsed. My skins not that bad without it to be honest.
I do wear moisturiser, eyeliner and mascara every day though. but thats off the topic. hehe.
liek people have said, as long as you have the right shade and blend well, there shouldnt be a problem
Iv'e never had any problems with foundation so just make the most of it!
random question, but why leave it 10mins after applying moisturiser to apply foundation? I usually do it straight after so they sort of blend together and it's easier to put the foundation on my skin.
I don't use foundation generally, though if I go out and feel in need of a bit of a boost I have an Almay one I will use. I have never used powder... I just don't "get" it.
I do. I won't leave my house without full make up on.
I wouldn't bother wearing make up if I had clear skin! But in a way I think it helps protect skin from pollution.
:yes: Same here! More of a habit than feeling I really have to.
And yes, I wear concealer, foundation and powder EVERY day because I enjoy having flawless skin. Plus, I'm a student Make-up Artist and consider it important to show off my talent on myself as a sort of business card!
Wearing powder over the foundation, will then set it, so it stays put and doesn't rub off as easily.