Liquid, cream, stick, water-base or cake foundation with all of these choices which do you choose? Which is best for you? The liquid and cream types are the most popular and are formulated for long lasting results for all skin types. The cream will make you look the most natural and give an overall sheen to your face. Place a dot on your forehead, cheeks and chin and spread in an upward and outward motion. You can use a small sponge or fingertips, I like the facial sponge for a smoother finish.
The liquid foundation is a semi-liquid light oil and it’s best to apply to one area at a time using, long smooth upward strokes to blend. You can use your facial sponge for a smooth finish and to get rid of any excess.
Cake foundation is good for oily skin and helps conceal minor skin blemishes and discolorations. Moisten a facial sponge and apply to one area at a time, using upward strokes and making sure it is smoothed as you go, you should get a velvety look.
Stick foundation is also good for concealing blemishes and discoloration. Use a sponge for smoothing. Concealers come in a wide array of colors to match skin tones and it comes in cream or stick. you can use before or after the foundation. I always used it afterwards and blended it with a face sponge.
When using face powders remember that they come in different weights and light and medium are good for normal and dry skin, while the heavier weight is better for oily skin types. Face powder should coordinate or match your skin tone. It is used to achieve an over all finished look and should never look caked on or streaky, it tones done unwanted sheen and color. Translucent powder is colorless and blends with all foundations
