Sunday 19 October 2008

Liquid and Cream Foundations (How To Applying Smokey Eyes)

Liquid Foundations

These usually offer light to medium coverage, can be applied using a s ponge and are available in a wide range of colors that can be mixed to obtain in-between shades to match your skin tone (only mix cosmetic foundations of the same brand). Because liquid foundation is a more lightweight finish than compact it tends to be easier to use on dry skin. It is also best applied using cosmetic sponges.(Step By Step How To Applying Smokey Eyes,Eye Shadow Application Technique)

To avoid a streaky finish place a very small amount of foundation on sponges and always brush over with powder. The powder helps the cosmetic foundations last longer.

Make sure you get the right cosmetic foundations for your skin type - choose an oil-based foundation for dry skin, water-based foundation for normal skin, and "oil-free" foundation for for oily skin. (Step By Step How To Applying Smokey Eyes,Eye Shadow Application Technique) You can apply moisturizer 5 to 10 minutes before beginning your face powders application.

Cream Foundation


Cosmetic Foundations

When using a cream-based cosmetic foundations, concealer may be applied either before or after the foundation.(Step By Step How To Applying Smokey Eyes,Eye Shadow Application Technique) Use a wedge-shaped latex sponge and light strokes to apply the foundation across the face.

You can tell how a cream formula will cover by how it feels to the touch. The thicker and heavier it feels, the more it covers. So if it feels slightly dry it offers light to medium cover.(Step By Step How To Applying Smokey Eyes,Eye Shadow Application Technique) Very rich cream pigments are used for stage.

Try not to cover too thick with cream foundation or it may look artificial and draw attention to itself.


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