A Sound Foundation-Choosing Proper Base Makeup
A foundation is a figurative body or ground on which other parts rest or is overlaid. This description taken from Webster’s dictionary is an appropriate description to what makeup foundation is supposed to be. It should be part of your skin care regimen because a good foundation can cover imperfections and protect skin from environmental damage. Technology has allowed formulations of base makeup to become more weightless yet multitask in different ways. A good base will allow for the blending of color cosmetics for a more natural look.
Many years ago foundation was comprised of fats and pigment and very rarely was a shade darker than beige found in the cosmetic palate. Today one can find everything from cream to mineral base makeup in every shade from ivory to deep brown. The type of coverage you want to achieve is a personal preference but matching natural skin tone is a must. The cosmetic palate runs from neutral to cool. Red is considered neutral (Tan) or warm (Orange), Yellow is always warm and Blue is always cool. Understand that formulas are created to blend not only with the top layer of skin but also with the undertones. Yellow, olive, pink, golden orange and warm brown are just a few of the undertone shades used to formulate shades from fair skinned to dark brown skin.
The coverage you choose will depend on the type of skin you have. Skin types range from dry, normal, oily and some combination of the three. Sheer to full coverage is graded by the amount of pigment within the product. Sheer coverage foundation contains the least amount of pigment and full coverage the most. If you have normal skin with a few imperfections you can get away with using a foundation with sheer coverage. If you have oily skin and suffer from acne breakouts you might need a full coverage foundation.
Some base makeup also includes antioxidants, moisturizer and sunscreen to help streamline your beauty regimen. The moisturizers help to balance the skin while the antioxidants provide adequate protection against aging and environmental damage. I would be wary of any cosmetic company that wouldn’t allow one to test different shades of base makeup before buying. Foundation is one of the most efficient makeup tools to have in your beauty arsenal.

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