Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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.

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