5 Tips To Make Your Foundation Coverage Look Flawless

If you are just starting out with makeup, you might come across multiple makeup tips and tricks that will leave you feeling confused and intimidated, especially when it comes to foundation. One of the most important parts of any makeup look is the base, which helps to give you the appearance of even-toned, flawless skin. However, with all the different foundation shades and textures out there, picking the right one and using it correctly, and acing the coverage game can get tricky.

Here we have a simple cheat sheet for you with five important foundation makeup tips you should know to always put your best face forward.

5 Foundation Makeup Tips and Tricks

Check out these 5 foundation makeup tips to master the foundation application process.

1. Prep Your Skin

Before you even start with your foundation, make sure your face is clean. Prepping your skin is key to having a flawless foundation application. Foundation clings on to dry, flaky, and textured skin and these problem areas. So, here are some dry skin foundation tips. Clean and exfoliate the dead skin cells that will help you create a clean canvas for the face foundation to go on. Don’t forget to apply the moisturiser on your face.

You must wait for some time to let the moisturiser be absorbed into your skin completely before you move on to applying foundation. Wait for around 10 – 15 minutes for the moisturizer to completely sink into your skin. Moisturising your face will give your foundation a smooth base to start on. Next, use a hydrating primer to get the best result. Moisturising is essential for all skin types So, keeping these skin types especially dry skin foundation tips in mind, you can start your task of making your face foundation look flawless.

2. Use Right Tools For Applying Foundation

Looking for foundation makeup tips? Utilise the right makeup tools. Foundation brushes, stippling brushes, beauty blenders, silicone sponges, or your very own fingers – there are a variety of tools available for applying your foundation. Certain foundation formulas work well with certain types of tools, but what you use to apply your face foundation is eventually up to you. Some people prefer the full coverage which a stippling brush can best provide while some like the seamless blend of a beauty blender.

Even though most makeup artists and experts tend to favour beauty blenders for applying liquid foundation, makeup brushes are also a great way to work the foundation into your face. You can experiment with the different tools available and find what works best for you.

3. Work From The Inside Out

Now that you know how to prep your skin and what tools to use, you might wonder what is the next step? It’s the foundation application process. We are here to help! Start by applying the foundation to the centre of your face – starting from the middle of your forehead and working down towards your nose and chin. Apply only a couple of small dots of foundation to the perimeters of your face. Blend your foundations starting from the middle of your face going outwards. This foundation hack ensures that you have the most coverage in the centre of your face, naturally highlighting the area.

Most people also tend to have most of their redness and blackheads in the middle portion of the face. If you feel like some of your imperfections are peeking through from the outer perimeters, you can always add some more foundation to the specific spots to build up the coverage in those areas.

4. Opt for Buildable Coverage

As the name suggests, a buildable foundation can be layered to provide full coverage without looking heavy and cakey on the skin. A buildable foundation usually starts out with a sheer, medium or natural-looking finish that can then be built up to your desired layer or coverage. The advantage of using a buildable foundation is that you can choose a coverage level based on the type of makeup look you are going for.

Dry skin foundation tips: While choosing a foundation for dry skin, go for the dewy foundation.

Looking for more foundation hacks or tips? If you want to rock a no-makeup makeup look for work, apply a thin layer of foundation and even out your complexion. Going full-glam for a date night? Layer the foundation to achieve a flawless look that hides all imperfections like acne scars, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation. For example, the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is a buildable foundation that refines pores and gives you a natural-looking matte finish. This medium-coverage liquid foundation can be layered to provide full coverage and its 18 unique shades are made to fit diverse Indian skin tones.

5. Don’t Forget Your Neck and Ears

Nothing looks worse and more unnatural than a foundation that does not match your neck and ears. It is especially important to bring down the foundation to your neck if you have a fake tan in your neck and décolletage area and your face is left looking pale. Not blending your face foundation down to your neck can leave a stark demarcation along the jawline. Apply a very thin layer of foundation on your ears and your neck to make sure it is seamlessly blended with the foundation on your face.

Dry skin foundation tips: Don’t apply pressed or loose powder to set your foundation.

Follow these easy foundation makeup tips and slay your foundation game. Choose the right kind of foundation for your skin type and keep these points in mind to achieve a flawless face every time. Wondering how to choose the right foundation match for you? Head to the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool to choose the perfect shade match of foundation.

And once you have your foundation routine down pat, complete your face makeup, eye makeup, and lip makeup by using concealer, loose finishing powder, blush, mascara, and lipstick. Not sure which products would look best on you? Try the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool and virtually try makeup products from the comfort of your home without spending a pe.

Read the Ultimate Foundation Guide for more tips to make your foundation look flawless.

 

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