Skin care is the key to successful make-up
Makeup artists advise remembering that the basis of a competent make-up was and remains well-groomed skin. The foundation fits better on such dermis, lasts longer and looks more natural. So, we start choosing a foundation... with skin care.
So, exfoliating thoroughly is a must. After 35 years, cells renew themselves more slowly, old cells accumulate, and the surface of the skin becomes dull and uneven. The foundation applies unevenly on it, emphasizing all the defects. Once a week, to prevent the problem, we use soft scrubs on the face.
Be sure to moisturize. By the age of forty, the dermis becomes dehydrated and dry. Makeup on it draws out the remaining moisture. The result is puffiness. Before applying decorative cosmetics, we cleanse our face with milk or lotion, use a tonic, and only after that we apply a moisturizer. A barrier is created that prevents the foundation from being absorbed into folds and pores. Moisturizing masks are needed at least once a week!
Perfect skin: 5 best foundations of the season
Diorskin Star Foundation , Dior
The transition of celebrity makeup artist Peter Philips to the Dior team is already being felt. The brand has released a foundation for selfie lovers: its formula is specially designed to make the skin appear in the most advantageous light in photographs. It has high sun protection (SPF 30, Pa++), excellent coverage and the charming property of creating a blur effect on the skin. Diorskin Star owes its last property to reflective particles in its composition. They work like professional lighting on a catwalk or photo shoot, making the face look voluminous and luminous.
Along with the tone, Diorskin Star Concealer and a laconic black sponge will be available for sale, which promises to be a luxurious alternative to the famous Beauty Blender. The face of the line is Natalie Portman, a longtime friend of Dior.
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True Radiance foundation, Clarins
The French brand Clarins has released its foundation, which promises to make your skin perfect and give it radiance. The developers relied on antioxidants and herbal ingredients in the product: white tea extract and seeds of the subtropical moringa plant. The latter was adored by the Egyptian pharaohs for its ability to cleanse the skin and create a barrier on it that protects it from pollution.
True Radiance is expected to last 24 hours, and all this time it will actively work to moisturize the skin thanks to polysaccharides and a new ingredient for the brand, tara gum. The tone is equipped with a mineral sunscreen, so it can be taken on vacation.
Foundation Phyto-Teint Expert, Sisley
Sisley foundations account for almost half of the brand's sales. They are loved for their perfect coverage and non-greasy texture. Sisley is proud that every foundation is also a skin care product that can globally improve your complexion. The new Phyto-Teint Expert contains plumeria, cucumber extracts and vegetable glycerin. They not only moisturize and soften the skin, but also give it radiance
Phyto-Teint Expert goes on smoothly without emphasizing pores, and lasts confidently all day thanks to the plant lecithin in the composition. According to the creators, it imitates the effect of “seamless underwear.” A special cocktail of soft focus components, which reflects light at an angle of 180°, and mica crystals, which work like many small mirrors, are responsible for the radiance.
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Perfection Lumiere Velvet foundation, Chanel
This product appeared in the summer, but received so many rave reviews that it was impossible not to mention it in the selection of the best foundations of the season. As befits a fluid, it is liquid and easy to apply. But it has one pleasant feature: as it spreads over the skin, it reveals its powdery composition. The face becomes velvety to the touch. This makes the tone especially suitable for oily and combination skin.
The light-diffusing effect of Lumiere Velvet is aimed at visually smoothing out skin unevenness and masking enlarged pores. He is represented in all promotional campaigns by top model Vanessa Axente.
Foundation Encre De Peau, YSL
The new YSL fluid has the most beautiful bottle of all the new products and one of the most beautiful behind-the-scenes stories: the creators of the brand say that when coming up with packaging, they remembered the exquisite tailcoats of the House of Saint Laurent, and when working on the texture, they kept ink in mind. By the way, the fluid applicator is made in the shape of a feather.
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The formula combines “sensory” and “volatile” oils, which, after contact with the skin, help turn the liquid into pigments, covering the face with a soft veil. It mattifies and moisturizes at the same time, and holds up under the sun and rain. The honor of presenting the new product fell to the brand's favorite Cara Delevingne, who appeared in the advertising campaign in an uncharacteristically elegant role.
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How to choose foundation
Now it’s time to choose a foundation. How to choose the right foundation for your face? We don't use dark colors! This is a typical mistake: a bronze tan will indicate wrinkles even more sharply, facial features will appear heavier, and the border between the color of the neck and face will become too noticeable. A too light tone will give the effect of a mask.
In an effort to achieve radiant skin from the inside, you don’t need to get carried away with pink shades of foundation. These colors give the effect of gray dermis. But the ivory color is optimal: it refreshes the face and emphasizes the dignity of the skin. For the T-zone, light pink is acceptable.
How to choose the right foundation for your face? The color of the cream is of great importance if the foundation is to hide enlarged pores and rosacea. Pigments love to collect where the skin is drier. Like any skincare product, we change our foundation twice a year: in the summer we use a lighter and darker one, in the winter we switch to a denser and lighter one. And in the off-season, the products can be mixed.
Light cream foundations are recommended for mature skin. They lie flatter. Reflective particles are a big plus. They catch light deep in wrinkles and reflect it, visually smoothing the skin. But mineral creams are a real breakthrough. There are no fragrances or preservatives, and even mature skin becomes “porforum”.
Features of concealers with reflective particles
- Concealers are used mainly to lighten certain areas of the skin: hide dark circles under the eyes, age spots, redness and other tone imperfections. This product is matched with foundation, but its shade is usually a little lighter and its texture denser.
- In order for concealers to better cope with their tasks, some add reflective particles to their composition. Among the shining concealers, Touche Éclat from Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is famous, for example. By creating a coating that reflects light rather than absorbing it, these concealers are more effective at camouflaging imperfections like dark circles. They work similar to retouching - and you can see this if you watch our video tutorial below.
How to apply foundation
Apply foundation with fingertips, patting it into the skin, or with a sponge. You can use a brush. Place a little cream in your palm and let it warm up. Next, apply a little product to a spatula brush or a brush with synthetic tips. The spatula will spread the cream into a denser layer, and the brush will make the coating thin and uniform. Makeup will take a minimum of time.
LASTING MAKEUP. How to apply foundation with a kabuki or duofiber brush.
We apply the tone only to areas that require masking. It is not necessary to generously cover your entire face with makeup. Was it too tight? Let's blot with a napkin.
Applying foundation
- It is very useful to do a light facial skin massage for 2 minutes before applying the tone;
- after the massage, a small amount of foundation should be squeezed onto the hand from the back of the hand;
- the cream should be applied pointwise, in small droplets, first on the chin, then on the nose, later on the cheeks, then on the cheekbones and at the end of application on the forehead;
- you need to distribute the cream over the skin with your fingertips along the massage lines, moving in the direction from the center of the face to the periphery;
- You need to pay special attention to the transitions in the area of the neck and base of the hair, since they are usually too noticeable.
Makeup for a celebration
In order to look your best on special occasions, we will use a concealer with reflective particles. We apply them to dots in the inner corners of the eyes, on the nasolabial folds, on the wings of the nose, between the eyebrows, and in the dimple on the chin. Then distribute using light tapping movements. All you have to do is powder your face and your face will look rested and rejuvenated.
Be sure to make adjustments. Use concealer to hide minor defects in the dermis. And to eliminate facial wrinkles, we will use a filler: after applying it to dangerous areas, the gloomy expression on the face is gone.
Sequins
How to choose the right foundation for your face? For the evening, it is permissible to use glitter products. But measures are needed here too. There are two types of glitter: small ones, radiants, and large ones, glitters.
For foundation, small particles are used. Miki, mineral pigments, are used to give a pearly glow to powder and foundation. The parameters of the particles are unique: small grains give the effect of a smooth shine, medium grains give a satin surface, and large grains give a sparkle.
Pigments with a silk structure based on mica are used as a basis for foundations. The cosmetics give the effect of silky skin and have a slight reflective effect. Pure mica gives a result reminiscent of pearlescent luster.
A slight flicker requires an appropriate reason. For example, why not “shine” in moderation on New Year’s Day? After all, there is a rule: the brighter the shine, the fewer reasons for it.
Review of concealers with reflective particles
Alliance Perfect True Match La Touche Magique, L'Oréal Paris
According to reviews, this concealer with reflective particles is one of the most effective remedies against signs of fatigue. The composition contains mini-plates that create a shining effect. After applying the product, they provide the skin with a fresh, rested look.
Concealer Touche Éclat, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
On the list of concealers with reflective particles that faithfully cope with their tasks is Touche Éclat, which over the years of its existence has won an impressive army of fans. It lightens dark circles, instantly making your face look the same as after a healthy 8 hours of sleep. Makeup artists also use it instead of highlighter on cheekbones and other areas of the face.
Reviews
- Olga (burdanova.a***@mail.ru)
Touche eclat concealer from YSL. Love at first sight exists! When I saw him for the first time, my hands reached out and for good reason. Now it takes pride of place in my cosmetic bag along with highlighter and foundation from the same line. The coolest thing about them is that I can go out using only these 3 products and, on the one hand, feel completely confident that my skin tone is perfect, and on the other hand, not feel overloaded on my skin.
- Daria (dariaefimov***@mail.ru)
YSL highlighter Touche Eclat No. 2 is an immediate favorite of the brand. Can be used not only as a highlighter, but also as a concealer, especially to highlight the area under the eyes. Suitable for those who want to invigorate, refresh and illuminate their face, that is, fill it with such a fresh glow. I usually apply it in the form of a triangle under the eyes, and spread it around this area with a finger or a damp sponge. A little on the chin and in the form of an inverted triangle on the forehead. It does not emphasize peeling at all. I am in love with him and with all my heart I can recommend him to every representative of the fair sex.
- Alexandra (kursn***@mail.ru)
Plaster or optical illusion – what do you choose? The effect of most concealers is based precisely on the effect of plaster - you cover up and hide imperfections, isn’t it logical? But sometimes, in order to hide something, you need not to hide it, but to put it in the most visible place, to emphasize it. With YSL's Touche Eclat Concealer, there's no need to layer on the tired, thin skin under your eyes. It’s enough just to swipe it with a brush and blend it a little with tapping movements. The concealer also acts as a highlighter - it contains reflective particles. The light texture applies well, the synthetic brush distributes the product evenly and does not stain the lid or bottle when closing/opening. This texture emphasizes the natural color of the eyes and gives shine only to the eyes, and not to the objects on which the light falls. I apply highlighter both to prepared skin (mainly in the cold season) and solo (in summer). In both cases, it copes with its task: it does not turn yellow, does not roll, and when applied correctly does not streak. Able to refresh the image as a whole. Fatigue is mainly indicated by the eyes, and the highlighter brush skillfully plays with light on thin skin and maintains a fresh look. Oh yes, you don’t need to apply a lot: the main thing here is quality, not quantity: reflective particles will do everything for you and hide dark spots, fatigue, fine wrinkles :)
- Dina (fomina.dina.9***@gmail.com)
Hello, I have been suffering from the problem of severe bruises under the eyes since childhood. I've been looking for a concealer for a long time and finally found it! I present to your attention Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat. I like its design, beautiful and stylish. Perhaps the ideal concealer for the eye area. You will ask why?! Because the texture is very cool - it is not as liquid as the usual under-eye concealers (which rub without giving the desired density of coverage, or collect in folds and flow). Touche Eclat is denser and more flexible, but at the same time, it looks natural and does not emphasize wrinkles. The shades fit well into the idea of color correction and mask bruises well. The concealer illuminates the skin and makes the look fresh and rested. It also hydrates the skin and lasts well throughout the day. Definitely recommend!
- Olga (angel_ol***@inbox.ru)
When to use products with reflective particles
How to choose the right foundation for your face? Reflective particles will provide the effect of velvety skin, making it visually younger. But such results are achieved only on an immaculately flat surface.
Enlarged pores, peeling, the effects of acne, wrinkles - there will be no uniform radiance, and existing problems will become more noticeable. It is much more practical to apply such products to individual areas, on the lips or eyelids, for example, to divert attention from dangerous areas.
Mother of pearl applied with a brush will give a slight airiness. The shine looks especially elegant on the cheekbones, shoulders, and décolleté. A festive look allows you to dust your dress and hair with mother-of-pearl.
Proper use of foundation is a completely accessible science. And with an elegant age comes true flair: we understand perfectly well what is required in order to remain charming always and everywhere.
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Face cream with toning effect reviews
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Good evening everyone!
I have been thinking about buying a cream with a tonal effect for a long time, but somehow I couldn’t decide and never got around to it. Today I saw this Givenchy cream at a good discount and remembered my desire. I immediately went to look at such creams from other brands and now I’m in a stupor as to which one to choose.
1. Givenchy Tinted Moisturizer:
This tinted cream is a revolutionary skin care product that contains Sparkling Water Complex to hydrate and energize skin throughout the day. The manufacturer, based on the results of tests, claims: already 2 hours after application, the level of skin hydration increases by 73%, and after 24 hours it is more than 40%.
2. Moisturizer with tinted effect Hydra Zen Teinte Neurocalm from Lancome
To restore healthy skin, the Lancome laboratory has developed a new line, Hydra Zen Neurocalm, based on a plant complex: French rose, Chinese peony and moringa plant. Products from the Hydra Zen Neurocalm line soothe and restore tired skin, return it to its original level of water metabolism and regulate bioprocesses in the epidermis. The products act quickly and effectively, the results last a long time.
3. Moisturizer with tinted effect Tinted Moisture Protection SPF20 from Shiseido
A lightweight moisturizer that combines the benefits of foundation and skin care product. Maintains an optimal level of hydration and gives a natural glow. Protects against the negative effects of environmental factors (for example, UV rays), preventing premature skin aging.
•Contains reflective particles that visually tighten pores, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, eliminate dullness and even out skin tone. For a flawless glow.
Este Lauder and Dior also have them. Who tried what? Help me choose, please.
From such a cream I would like an even tone, a light texture, so that it does not cause breakouts, and I would be able to use it in hot weather.
Sunscreen for every day for urban conditions and also with a foundation effect? Give me two! Let's check them out.
I am a known sun protection fanatic on a regular basis. I give preference to products with the highest factor. I have only one skin, there is more than enough pigmentation on it, and the difference of a few percent of protection between SPF30 and SPF50 seems fundamental to me.
In order not only to protect yourself from the sun, but also to even out your complexion, you can use products with both SPF and pigments in the composition. Today we are testing seven such “hybrids” in action.
Let me remind you of my initial data: combination skin, prone to oily skin, with acne, pigmentation, porous, sensitive.
Ultra-restoring cream “Mineral Protection” SPF50 Ultra UV Protective Daily Shield SPF50+ Mineral Defense, Ultraceuticals
They promise : 100% mineral sunscreen with innovative “Built-in Tone” technology that adapts to skin color. Great for sensitive skin. Filters: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Also contains: shea butter, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E.
Julia : “My favorite since last year, when it just came out - I went with it to Corfu and thanks to it, I kept my face almost white, while my body was tanned like never before. A very specific thing - it is white in texture, but with microparticles. The texture due to mineral filters is classic “rubber”, but quite plastic - it dissolves on the face and is absorbed quickly. It does not give a noticeable color - it is a light, light tint and smoothes the skin, mattifies it a little. For the beach, in my opinion, it is enough, but for the city I want something lighter and more pigmented.
