How To Apply Right Foundation According To Your Skin Tone

By Team BollywoodShaadis Last Updated: Apr 17, 2017 | 17:16:46 IST

The key to perfect makeup is to find the right foundation according to your skin tone and type. Only 15% of women choose the right kind of foundation depending on their skin tone. Foundation is the base of every makeup and without the right base, your skin will not look fresh and you will lose the glow on your charming face.

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Here are a few tricks that will help you in applying the right foundation, which will give you flawless skin.

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#1. Find your skin type

Firstly, follow the simple rule of finding your skin type. It is the very first and the most important step before applying the foundation. Basically, we all have three types of skin.

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Oily skin: Women with oily skin should go for a matte foundation as it will help to remove the facial tissues of excess oil. It is better to opt for a minimal foundation.

Dry skin: Women with this type of skin should opt for a moisturising and hydrating foundation as it will balance your skin type.

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Combination skin: Oil-free moisturising foundation will be best for this type of skin. It will keep your skin soft and smooth.

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#2. Choosing the right shade 

Once you are done with choosing the right foundation according to the skin type, you have to choose the right shade according to your skin tone. We often don’t know our skin tone and end up selecting the wrong foundation that is either too light or too dark. The colour you choose must blend well with the skin, without making you look like you are wearing a mask. Swipe shades along the jawline to take into consideration the colour of the neck, which is paler than the face. The right hue should disappear into the skin.

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#3. Apply it like a pro

Foundation is the base of your makeup so its correct application is a must. After choosing the right shade that will go with your skin tone, now its proper application comes into the picture. Here are a few simple rules you can follow to have a gorgeous look.

BB cream: It is better to rub it with fingers on the skin. Only apply a single layer of it and then wait for a few seconds and let it blend with your skin.

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Liquid foundation: Correct application of it will give you naturally beautiful skin in just a few minutes. It is always advisable to apply it with the help of a brush.

Powder: Take some powder on the sponge and dab it directly on the face and blend it outward with gentle strokes and you can also apply it with the help of brush having dense bristles.

Sticks: It is always better to apply it directly on the spot or you can also apply it with the help of a sponge and smudge it completely on your face.

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These are some basic rules to apply the correct foundation, according to your skin tone. We hope these tips help you to get flawless skin in no time!

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