Shomya - Professional MakeUp Services
Shomya - Professional MakeUp
Create A Flawless Base II
Don’t be afraid to mix foundation colours or powder shades. Here are a few reasons why:
 
  1. Unless you are blessed with an even skin tone from your hair line to your chin, you may need to apply different shades of foundation on different areas of your face. For example, if you are light skinned, wear your normal shade on those blemish-free areas of your face and wear a slightly darker shade on those areas that have darkened due to acne scarring, etc. For example, your cheeks. This is because, if you wear your normal shade on a darkened area, you run the risk of looking ‘ashy’. Once the darker shade is on, you can them ‘lighten’ this up by placing your normal shade over it. Sounds confusing but it’s really simple.
Tip – Consult a makeup artist for tutorials on this or it could go horribly wrong.
 
Dark skinned girls can get away with applying their normal shade through out the entire face. This is because, darker foundations conceal more than the lighter shades.
 
  1. If wearing concealer under your eyes, always opt for a lighter shade than your natural shade. You want to brighten up that area!
  2. If your favourite brand does not have a shade that’s perfect for you, why not try mixing 2 colours in the hopes of creating YOUR own perfect shade?
Some more tips on applying for foundation:
 
  1. When buying foundation, test it on your jaw line and don’t be shy to take that mirror outside to do a double check in day light! How many times have you tried on foundation in a store only to realise later on that it wasn’t the right shade? Don’t let the lighting in the stores trick you!
  2. Always use a sponge, brush or your finger tips. Find the tool that suits you best.
  3. A little goes a long way! Less is more! Build up your foundation – start with a little amount and build up with more little amounts until you reach your desired level of coverage.