The basic rules for an ideal face tone, the means used to create an even skin surface - makeup bases, correctors, concealers, foundation creams, BB and CC creams, powders, the subtleties of their use. The perfect face tone is the basic rule of any makeup. It can be achieved by combining various means, application techniques and techniques. An even complexion makes the appearance more fresh, well-groomed, rested.
Basic rules for a perfectly even face tone
A perfectly flat face "glows" from the inside. No decorative cosmetics on the eyes or lips can make the appearance attractive if the tone is applied poorly.
There are certain general rules for applying foundation on the face. Consider them:
- The skin of the face must be carefully prepared for the application of cosmetics. To do this, it must first of all be cleaned. For cleansing, you can use milk, tonic or micellar water.
- It is strictly forbidden to apply an evening make-up on top of a day one. If you need to "freshen up" your makeup, you should remove the old tone and apply a new one.
- Apply a moisturizer to cleansed skin. It could be your favorite day cream, make-up base or leveling foundation. Be sure to wait until the product is completely absorbed. This usually takes 2-5 minutes.
- Professional makeup artists still recommend using a special makeup base. It allows you to even out the skin, hide fine wrinkles, rashes and other imperfections. In addition, the tool allows you to save a lot of foundation.
- The foundation can be applied with a sponge, brush, or hands. You can also combine these techniques. It is important not to overload the skin with the product so that the face does not look like a mask.
- It is imperative to apply foundation not only on the face, but also on the neck in order to smoothly hide the borders.
- Auxiliary corrective products, such as a highlighter, a concealer, a shimmer, and a blush, will help to bring the image to perfection. They allow you to outline the desired oval of the face, to make it more chiseled. These tools are used for sculpting and contouring.
- The finishing touch to creating an even complexion is the application of powder. It can be crumbly or compact. Its main functions are: elimination of oily sheen, making the skin matte or, conversely, radiant, tanning effect.
It should be remembered that keeping foundation on your skin for more than eight hours is extremely harmful. The pores of the skin are clogged and it will begin to "suffocate". For the same reason, it's important to always remove your makeup before bed.
How to make the perfect complexion
The perfect complexion is invisible. With the correct application of toners, your skin looks healthy, fresh and natural. This effect can be achieved only on a well-groomed face, which is regularly cleansed, toned and moisturized. And only on prepared skin you can apply decorative cosmetics.
How to achieve the perfect complexion with a makeup base
If you want to make a high-quality professional make-up, then you should remember that you cannot apply tinting agent on “bare” skin. In most cases, women use a regular day cream at home. But in cosmetics stores, you can find a wide variety of specialty products. Applying a makeup base complicates the process a little, lengthens it. This disadvantage is especially relevant in the morning, when there is a limited time for applying cosmetics. However, these funds should not be neglected, since the benefits are obvious. With a high-quality application, the base will provide a coating that is ideal in color and texture. In addition, most modern makeup bases contain vitamins, plant extracts and other useful substances that moisturize and nourish the skin.
However, this does not mean that a makeup base can replace a traditional face cream. It is best to apply the foundation over a moisturizer that is well absorbed. A make-up base is also called a primer. There are several types of primers that prepare the skin for the application of decorative cosmetics, improve the makeup durability. Even if you do not plan to use a makeup foundation every day, then use this tool in cases where you need the make-up to last as long as possible. Makeup bases can be of different colors. Such corrective agents can be green to eliminate redness, lilac - to eliminate yellowness, earthiness, blue - from the orange tint of excessive tan, white - to make the skin "porcelain". Some primers contain tiny reflective particles that give the skin a glow. If you have a cold skin tone, then use a base with a pink pearlescent sheen, if warm - a peach or golden base. Do not apply a high-gloss primer all over your face. It gives the skin a greasy effect. Matting make-up bases can remove oily sheen and tighten pores. And moisturizers guarantee the comfort of dry and aging skin. If you will be spending a lot of time in the open rays of the sun, then choose a primer with solar filters. It is best to apply primers by hand. After application, you should wait a few minutes before proceeding with the application of the foundation.
How to create the perfect complexion with BB cream
BB cream has become widely known in the world since 2012. This remedy came from Asia and is translated as “blemish balm cream”. This cream is a symbiosis of foundation and traditional caring cream. Has a thick consistency that resembles a makeup base. This product compares favorably with conventional foundation due to its versatility. BB cream can hide any skin imperfections, lighten it, have a rejuvenating effect, and protect against ultraviolet radiation. Asian-made BB creams are mainly aimed at whitening the face. Many contain vitamin C, which is renowned for its brightening functions. Asian BB creams are often washed off only with special oil-based products. It is believed that BB cream is able to adapt to skin tone and does not need to be matched to a specific tone. However, it is not. The color palette of these tools, as a rule, is limited to 2-4 shades, and you should select the most suitable one for your own color type. Despite all the advantages of this cream, you should not place too high hopes on it. For example, if you have dry skin, it is best to apply a regular moisturizer before using the BB Cream. In addition, most of these creams have a light texture and are not able to qualitatively tint under eye circles or severe redness. In this case, you can't do without a concealer.
It is recommended to apply BB cream with a brush. This will achieve an even coverage, without sharp boundaries. Do not use it in the under eye area.
Perfect complexion at home with CC cream
CC-cream is another novelty on the beauty market that has appeared quite recently. The abbreviation has several meanings: complete correction, color control, and more. Like BB Cream, it came from Asia. CC cream, unlike BB cream, contains less oils and heavy silicones. Due to this, it has a lighter texture, but the leveling ability of this product has increased. It can be used under the eyes for both blemish masking and grooming. CC-cream is quite persistent, it perfectly mattifies the face and does not require the use of fixing powder, which is designed to fix makeup. It also contains nutrients, sunscreen additives. It is worth noting the rather meager color palette of CC-creams - 2-3 shades. However, these products are better than BB-creams "adjust" to the skin tone.
If you have normal skin, CC Cream can be applied to a clean face. If it is oily or combined, then CC cream is used as a base for foundation. It can also be mixed with foundation. If you are worried about dry and peeling skin, then it is recommended to mix it with a moisturizer.
How to get the perfect complexion with corrective products
Correctors are designed to mask small areas of the skin that require special elaboration. These are, as a rule, small scars, post-acne, acne, scars, obvious redness, dark circles under the eyes. Let's find out what is needed for the perfect face tone from corrective products.
The texture of the concealer can be different - light, liquid, creamy, dense. You can even create an overall complexion with light touch-ups. Dense compact concealers can eliminate not only unwanted skin tone, but also smooth the relief due to their matte finish. This quality is indispensable in the fight against acne and age spots. Correctors, as a rule, can be of different colors. For example, pale pinks hide the blue under the eyes, even out the tone of fair skin. Peach ones eliminate the sallow complexion, bruises, and help to even out the skin of a medium tone. The orange corrective conceals pigmentation, post-acne on tanned or dark skin. Yellow correctors help remove dark circles under the eyes on dark skin. Greens eliminate redness. Lilac - eliminate the yellow tint.
To fix the corrector on the skin, it is recommended to powder it.
The secret to perfect complexion with concealer
A concealer is a product used to pinpoint small imperfections in the skin. It is distinguished by a dense, opaque texture. It can be beige in different shades. Compared to the classic foundation, concealer effectively hides defects - acne, age spots, scars, acne. However, he is not able to replace a full-fledged foundation. For optimal results, you should combine the two. Concealers are often confused with correctors. However, there are certain differences between them. The concealer has a lighter texture and a wider color palette. The shades of the corrector are aimed at correcting certain shortcomings, that is, its action is aimed at neutralizing the excess of a particular color. Concealer removes imperfections due to its special dense texture. Choose a concealer based on your skin tone. It should be tone-on-tone or half a tone lighter. There are several types of concealers:
- Liquid … They are chosen by owners of dry and sensitive skin for their ease of application, good blending ability. These products are great for application on the wings of the nose, around the eyes and lips. But they mask acne not in the best way.
- Cream … They have a soft texture, they fit evenly on the face. They are considered universal, as they are suitable for application to any area of the face. You can apply them with your fingers, brush, sponge.
- Stick or pencil … This is a kind of creamy concealer with a tighter texture. They well hide acne, vascular network, scars, pigmentation, nasolabial wrinkles. However, such a remedy is not the best choice for toning the area around the eyes, bulging acne and obvious skin irregularities. You need to apply such concealers pointwise, it is recommended not to rub.
- Dry … Also called mineral concealers. They are made on the basis of mineral powder. They are able not only to eliminate skin defects, but also to eliminate excess oiliness, to provide a healing effect. Do not use a dry concealer under the eyes, especially if fine wrinkles are present in this area.
On sale you can find concealers, which include reflective particles, disinfectants, zinc, vitamins, antioxidants. They allow not only to hide skin imperfections, but also to actively fight them.
Step-by-step creation of the perfect complexion with foundation
Foundation is the basis for a perfect complexion. It has a creamy but not fluid texture. It should not absorb, but give a uniform, dense coating. When choosing this tool, you can get confused - there are a huge number of varieties and shades of foundation. There are dense products that are saturated with pigment particles and lie on the skin with an opaque layer. Others are lighter and moderately tone the skin, masking small defects. Dense ones are more difficult to apply on the face, as they require careful blending and a well-chosen shade to match the skin. All foundations are divided into two large color palettes: pinkish and yellowish. They should be chosen based on the rule of opposites - pinkish for yellowish skin and vice versa. Yellow foundation, most often, is labeled by manufacturers as "beige", "natural" and so on. Pinkish shades are marked on the packaging as "porcelain", "rose" and so on. You can get a smooth surface of the face with an ideal shade only if the chosen foundation is invisible on the skin, suits not only the color, but also the type. Look for a moisturizer for dry skin. Mineral-based cream is not suitable for such a person, since most of the components of such products dry out the skin. If you have oily epidermis, then do not use a concealer with a dense fat base. A light texture, water-based matting agent is suitable for you. There are also foundations with a radiant effect. They perfectly "rejuvenate" the image, make it lighter, fresher and more festive. In addition, such products emphasize the relief of the face. When choosing a foundation, choose a half tone lighter than your skin tone. This will refresh your face and remove traces of fatigue.
It is recommended to apply foundation according to the following scheme:
- For application, use a sponge, brush or hands. It is recommended to combine these methods: first, with light touches, apply the cream with a sponge or brush, then gently point it into the skin with your fingers.
- It is best to apply foundation from top to bottom and from center to periphery. We move from the forehead to the nose, cheeks and chin. Remember that the further you get from the center of the face, the thinner and more transparent the tint layer should be.
- Be especially careful when applying foundation to the junction from the chin to the neck. The latter should not be strikingly different in color from the face, otherwise all makeup can be considered ruined. Blend the product well at the borders so they are invisible.
- In no case should you apply foundation on the eyelids. The skin is too thin and sensitive in this area. A corrector or concealer should be used in these areas.
It is advisable to have a couple of tonal creams of different shades: apply a lighter one to the T-zone, and a darker one to the periphery. However, you can achieve a similar contouring effect with other toning tools, for example, powder or highlighter.
Fixing products for perfect complexion
Compact powder is the # 1 product in every woman's cosmetic bag. She is not only an indispensable "helper" when the nose or forehead shine by the end of the day, but also allows you to fix the makeup, add the final touch. Also, the powder can be friable, but this option is best used at home, it is problematic to apply it outside the home. It should be remembered that powder is not an independent make-up element. Its main functions are matting the skin, fixing creamy tonal textures. Therefore, one should not expect the same coverage from her as after a dense foundation. Talc is a traditional component of the powder. Recently, however, manufacturers are abandoning its use in favor of new ingredients, as it sometimes creates a "chalky" effect. For example, quartz or rice powder does not contain it. Powder should be applied with a brush, puff or fingers. A puff or sponge will provide a dense coverage that is perfect for owners of oily skin. By applying powder with a brush, you can achieve a light, almost invisible layer. How to make the perfect face tone - watch the video:
Achieve the perfect skin tone by combining a variety of products and application techniques. Only a beautiful, even surface of the face is a suitable "base" for the subsequent use of decorative cosmetics.
