How To Remove Makeup

It is very important to remove all traces of makeup before you go to bed at night, regardless of how tired you are. Leaving eyeshadow and mascara on will not only result in streaks all over your pillow, but can make your eyes puffy and sore the next morning. Leaving other makeup on your face is also bad as your skin will be unable to breathe so can result in breakouts and irritations.



To remove eye makeup it is best to use a proper remover. If you have sensitive eyes you can buy specially formulated kinds which are not irritating to the eye but still remove the makeup.

However, if you still have problems, many people recommend using baby oil or baby shampoo to clean makeup off your eyes. It is very gentle and doesn't sting or burn. Just dab some over the makeup then rinse well with water. However, when cleansing makeup from your eyes, you should always be gentle, especially as the area of skin underneath your eyes is very delicate.



For cleansing the face of foundation and blusher etc, you should use a facial wash which removes makeup, or special facial tissues/ wipes which also do this job. After you have removed all traces, rinse your face with warm water to get rid of any soapy or cleanser residue, then dry gently with a towel.

PRIMERS : what is it all about?

There is a general assumption that using a primer is something only professional makeup artist do.

Just like you prime a wall before you paint it to guarantee a smooth and seamless finish, you should prime your face before you apply foundation. Primers are a relatively new concept in the makeup industry (they became popular in the last couple years) and you'll notice they've popped up everywhere. They actually work much like a moisturizer under your foundation does: they ease the application of foundation and are meant to create a barrier between foundation and skin.

I believe primers go one step further than moisturizers: They'll even out skin tone, help your makeup stay on longer and absorb oil with salicylic acid.

Other benefits:

1. They allow foundation to "stay put" in hot weather.
2. Help prevent skin from absorbing talc and pigment from your foundation as well as preventing talc from drawing oil from the skin.
3. They contain botanicals such as lavender, orange, jasmine, rose, geranium, grape, kiwi and aloe extracts to soothe and refresh the skin.


Great primers include:

types of foundations

These days, there are many types of foundation available, from thick creams with the consistency of concealer to light-as-air tinted moisturizers which creates an even skin tone with just a hint of color.

Thicker, drier makeup covers more, but it's harder to blend. With light makeup, blending is easy, but it's harder to conceal skin's imperfections.

Foundations should do more than even out skin tones and conceal blemishes; it should also makes your skin appear stronger and healthier.

Now i give you a list of several types of makeup foundations.


Tinted Moisturizer
This offers little coverage just to even out your skin tone and relieve dry skin.

It is perfect for softening and protecting the skin while adding a hint of foundation color.
This makeup is also ideal because you don't have to put on moisturizer and then foundation: it's a one-step process.

Mousse or Whipped Foundation

Mousse makeup is liquid makeup with air whipped in, making it lighter and smoother. It comes in a spray or aerosol-type can, like whipped cream or hair mousse.

Whipped foundation is good for all skin types, but it's especially nice for those with dry or aging skin because of its tendency to go on smoothly instead of caking up in facial lines.




Liquid Foundation
This is the most common type, you'll often see liquid makeup in waterproof or smudge-proof or even 24 hour versions. But these specialized cremes contain oils and waxy ingredients, causing some sensitive wearers slight skin irritation.

If you start having problems with breakouts when wearing waterproof makeup, switch to a non-waterproof type and see if it helps.

Many companies are creating foundations made with organic ingredients such as essential oils, vegetable oils and minerals instead of chemical dyes.

Cream-to-Powder Foundation
This is one of the most interesting and popular foundation options.It goes on as a liquid, but dries to a powder finish that minimizes oil and lasts all day.

You'll find cream to powder makeup in compacts that look like powder or in tubes or bottles.

The big draw is its easy application and the fact that you don't have to put on powder for full coverage.


Minerals
Minerals are the latest thing in makeup. Their popularity has come about in part due to the fact that the foundation has very few ingredients, and those being inert minerals, tend to be perfect for people with allergies or sensitive skin. Brush on minerals with a big, puffy brush, building up layers of nearly-invisible powder. Advertised as a "soft-focus" look, mineral makeup has been compared with the airbrush in creating a flawless appearance.

Do a comparison to find the best makeup for your skin, you could try several types.

Also ensure u check for expiring date and be careful when buying products on sales.