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Foundation primer:
This looks and feels like a light lotion but it helps foundation glide
on smoothly and will allow the foundation to cover more evenly as well
as give it more lasting power.
If you don't want to
invest in
primer, use a light facial moisturizer. Bottom line: Moisturized skin
holds color and makeup longer! |
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Mattifiers:
These serums or gels are made to combat oil spills on your face
throughout the day. Apply this to your T-zone and you'll be good all
day. |
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Light reflectors:
Many foundations come with tiny light-reflecting particles which give
skin a glowy look. This is a good trick for detracting attention from a
trouble spot. |
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Spot check:
Concealers are sometimes all you need too. This can cover sun and age
spots, blemishes, scars, or tiny veins. For best results use a
concealer one shade lighter than your foundation. If you're hiding
acne, use a concealer that has salicylic acid, a pimple fighter. |
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TIPS ON CONCEALERS:
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Cover charge:
Most people do not need to cover their faces in foundation. It's
frequently the central part of the face that shows uneveness: under
eyes, the nose, and chin. Take advantage of this if you can and avoid a
full facial mask of makeup by applying to problem areas and blending
outward toward the cheeks.
Concealers
don't have to just come in typical skin tones!
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| To cover
blueish blemishes or undereye circles use a yellow concealer |
For
covering red blemishes or scars use a green concealer. It looks crazy
but works wonders. |
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very affordable concealers are made by Physicians Formula and available
at most drugstores in the US. |
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Blotting Papers:
These dandy little squares of paper mop up any facial
oil spills on your face without taking your makeup with them. Avoid
papers with powder in them - they can leave a dry look. |
