Applying Foundation Correctly
Foundation Faux Pas
Foundation Faux Pas
We’ve all seen it – the woman walking down the street with an orange face and VERY light skin, believing she looks tan, or the woman who is tan wearing foundation that is just a little too light, making her look like a geisha girl. What you may not know is that it may not be her fault, however. Many women struggle with finding and applying foundation correctly on a daily basis, and its cause is a lack of knowledge. With understanding a few faux pas of foundation you can be a pro and avoid embarrassment in no time.
One of the biggest faux pas of foundation buying and wearing is finding the wrong shade. For help with this problem, bring along a friend, a camera, and some common sense. If possible test the foundation on the back of your hand or on a small part of your face. Take a picture of yourself and get an opinion from your friend, then look at the picture. If you look like either example mentioned above, correct your course appropriately. Another huge faux pas is that of applying foundation with your fingers – this is embarrassingly damaging to your look and your skin. The oil from your fingers will mix with the chemicals in the foundation and cause oily, greasy, and very unattractive looking skin. Always use a professional style makeup applicator or sponge to get an even coverage with no oily places and no splotchiness. In general, taking a picture of yourself and being honest as well as smart about buying your foundations can help many of the faux pas you may suffer from.
