Professional Makeup Foundation

The tricky part for any makeup artist is to find the perfect foundation for his/her client's skin. Selection of a foundation should be done as per your skin tone. Once you are successful in choosing the right kind of foundation for your skin type, it would definitely give a successful makeup result with a dewy glow or a soft matte finish. There are enormous brands of foundations that are suitable for women of every color. However, when you shop for foundation, make sure you choose the one that looks completely natural on your skin. Read on to know how to choose a natural looking professional makeup foundation for your skin type and shade.

Different Types of Professional Makeup Foundation

• Liquid Foundation
  Liquid foundations are good for dry skins. If you have oily skin then search for an oil-free liquid foundation.
• Cream Foundation
  Cream foundation is thick and moisturizing and is ideal for dry and matured skin types. It is thick in texture. Hence, you need to blend it with a damp soft sponge on your skin.
• Mousse Foundation
  Mousse foundation is also moisturizing and so is recommended for drier skins. While applying, dot it on your skin with a soft sponge.
• Tinted Moisturizer
  This type of foundation is a mix of moisturizer and foundation. It is perfect for young and clear skins. It can be blended with your finger tips while applying.
• Compact Foundation
  Compact foundation comes all in one and it also contains powder. It usually has its own sponge for application.
• Stick Foundation
  Stick foundation is the original one ideal for badly blemished skin type.

Choosing the Right Shade

Once you have selected the perfect formulation of foundation for your skin, you can choose a perfect shade to match your skin tone. Foundations usually come in yellow or pink shades. Here are few points to remember while choosing an ideal shade.

• Choose a couple of shades which you think will match your skin.
• Be sure of trying the foundation colors in natural light so that you get an exact idea of how your skin would appear in the daylight.
• Do not test the shades on your wrists or hands as your face skin color differs from them. You can try blending little foundation on your jaw-line. If the shade merges in your skin, then it is the perfect one for you.

How to Apply Foundation?

• Shake the foundation bottle to mix the formula well before application.
• Apply foundation on freshly moisturized skin to have a perfect base of makeup.
• Try to avoid applying foundation with your finger tips. Instead, use a damp sponge. Mostly it is provided for most types of foundation. This would cover all the areas of skin and also give an even finish.
• Blend the foundation with sponge after applying small dots of foundation onto your face.
• Do not apply too much of foundation at once. If you need more, add up later or else you would end up looking pasty.
• Set the foundation well with translucent powder instantly after application.

Color Correct Foundation

Color correct foundation can be applied under your normal foundation to amend your skin tone. They are highly effective at boosting the color of your complexion.

• White foundation is wonderful for special night out as it gives an amazing shine to all complexions.
• Lavender foundation brightens up tired skin, especially under eyes.
• Apricot foundation gives a subtle glow and is ideal during winters.
• Green foundation works best for the ones who blush easily as it cools down the rosiness.

Now that you are well aware about the diverse types and kinds of professional makeup foundation, choose the perfect one for flawless looks.