The base should match the wearers skin perfectly and be hardly noticeable when blended. The skin colour varies, if someone has quite patchy skin the colour should always be matched with the colour that the majority of the face is. You also need to think about the location and situation the makeup is going to be in to choose the best formula eg. waterproof for wet conditions, spf for sunny conditions.
Sue showed us her technique of applying the foundation all over the skin and buffing it in using a kabuki brush and then repeating the step after applying concealer. She then applied powder to set the face and reduce shine once everything had been buffed enough.
In my opinion this technique didn't work for me and I don't think I will use it in the future as I think buffing the skin too harshly can cause micro exfoliation and dry the skin out alot, which it did to mine. I did try the technique and it irritated and made my skin very scaly. I prefer to pat the foundation into place using a sponge or using a smaller brush to lightly buff and pat the foundation into place. When I tried the technique with the kabuki brush I found most of the foundation just started to come off and move around and the end result looked patchy and uneven.Products used
- No7 Cleanser and Toner
- Nivea Moisturiser
- Illamasqua Satin Primer
- Illamasqua skin base 08
- Derma colour concealer
- Illamasqua translucent powder
Basic Application Process
1.) Cleanse tone and moisturise
2.) Apply a primer depending on the skin type and the finish you want for you end result eg. Matte primer for oily skin
3.) Apply the foundation all over the skin working from the middle outwards
4.) Use small buffing and patting motions to lightly blend the foundation without moving it
5.) Once all blended apply any other cream products if using any eg. concealer on any blemishes and under the eyes
6.) Then apply powder in the centre of the face, under the eyes and on the eyelids to prevent shine and creasing
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