How to apply the foundation cream

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 6:00 PM

Choose the right cream

Before using the foundation cream, the appropriate type for the skin must be determined according to its nature and color, for oily skin needs a foundation cream with a formula that closes pores and absorbs oil, and for sensitive skin it is recommended to use a cream for it with a formula that contains materials free of perfumes, dyes, and preservatives that irritate the skin. If the skin is dry, a cream containing a moisturizer should be used . To maintain the moisture of the skin, and the color of the cream must be taken into account to suit the color of the skin, so that it is neither lighter nor darker, and this is known by applying it to the jaw, nose or cheeks, and not on the palm of the hand. Due to the difference in the color of the hand and the face. [1]


Getting started with a primer

It is recommended to use primer before applying the foundation cream to the skin, especially oily skin, which helps reduce the oily shine secreted, to maintain a good appearance of the cream layer. [2]


Applying the foundation cream correctly

The foundation cream is applied to the skin through the following steps: [3]

  • Putting an appropriate amount of foundation cream in the palm of the hand, then starting to drip the cream on dark spots or areas of uneven skin tone, such as the chin, nose, and under the eyes, in addition to the area around the mouth, taking care not to cover the skin completely; Because the main goal of applying the cream is to unify its color.
  • Mix the foundation cream into the skin by massaging it from the inside out.
  • Covering the cuticle line near the border of the hair and the jaw area; To prevent a mask-like appearance from forming.
  • After completing the previous steps, you can use powder, blush, or highlighter.


Adjust the amount of foundation

An exaggerated amount of foundation cream is sometimes applied, so you can resort to putting a little moisturizer on the foundation brush, or fingers if the brush is not available, and then applying it to the skin, and a single layer of tissue paper can be used to absorb the excess of the cream. [3]


References

  1. Sam Escobar (17-10-2017), "The 10 Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Foundation" , www.goodhousekeeping.com , Retrieved 1-15-2018. Edited.
  2. Carly Cardellino (5-8-2016), "21 Foundation Hacks Every Woman Needs to Know" , www.cosmopolitan.com , Retrieved 15-1-2018. Edited.
  3. ^ A b JULYNE DERRICK (31-10-2017), "How To Foundation To the Apply" , Www.liveabout.com , Retrieved 15-1-2018. Edited.