Makeup Foundations

WHAT FOUNDATION SUITS YOU THE BEST?

People do ask me what type of foundation I use and what brand is the best. However, what foundation I may use may not be one that suits your skin type. I'm not some makeup expert but there's are some things I picked up from friends experiences and learnt while experimenting with different brands/types of foundation. So today I'm going to tell you all the different types of foundation available.

1. Oil-free foundations

What I found is that most of these "oil-free" foundations aren't actually "oil-free". These foundations always contain oils or other ingredients that acts/feels like oils, like silicone. They dry on the skin with a matte finish, usually you won't get a dewy look. They do appear thicker on the skin and have no shine. 

Good: It's a good choice for people who want coverage that has no shine. They last longer on people with oily skin!

Bad: It can make your skin look dry and it may be flaky! (but this is only found in oil-free foundations that contain talc)

Example: Clinique Stay-True Makeup Oil-Free Formula

2. Liquid Foundations

This type of foundation isn't oil-free either! They suit people with normal to dry skin the best!! 

Good: It suits people with normal to dry skin as this kind of foundation allows eyeshadows, blushers and bronzers to blend on effortlessly and evenly on the skin. Mistakes are easy to erase as it can be buffed away.

Bad: Not a good foundation type for oily or combination skin. People with oily/combination skin, when they wear this type of foundation, it can make their face show a lot of shine immediately.

I use this type of foundation and I actually recommend it to a lot of people as I find it creates a beautiful glow on the skin and it prevents darker skin tones from looking ashen. If you don't like the shine, you can always use powder after putting on the foundation!

Examples: Mac Studio Fix Foundation

3. Oil-based Foundations

Obviously these foundations have oil as one of their ingredients. They tend to feel greasy and thick, they always look greasy on the skin which makes the foundation sheer when you blend it.

Good: Suitable for people with extremely dry skin/wrinkled skin. It will help them look dewy and moisturized, which minimizes the appearance of wrinkles.

Bad: They tend to turn orange on the skin because the oil in them affects the colour in the foundation. The typical way to apply this foundation is to actually use a damped sponge so that it goes on your skin thinly, but that can also cause the makeup to leave behind streaks. Even if you apply powder after it, your face would look "cakey" and you will look like you're wearing very heavy makeup. 

Examples: NARS Balanced Foundation

4. Pressed Powder Foundations

They look like a pressed powder, but they have a bit more coverage and is able to stay put on the skin. They usually have a silky, creamy feel to the skin when applied and can be blended easily.

Good: Suitable for people with normal to oil/combination skin. They last throughout the day and doesn't change colour. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin. It's also best for those who wants minimal feel and appearance from their foundation. They work well over sunscreen as it takes down the shine.

Bad: If you have dry/flaky skin this isn't suitable for you. It is a powder foundation thus it will be too drying for someone with dry skin. It also may cause oil resurfaces on the face during the day for people with very oily skin.

Examples: M.A.C. Studio fix Powder Plus Foundation

 

5. Stick Foundations

They come in a stick form. They can be used as a concealer and usually have a wider selection of shades when sold.

Good: Blend on quickly and easily. Has medium coverage. Works well for those with normal to slightly dry/slightly combination skin. They don't require a powder to set. 

Bad: If you apply powder, it may give you a cakey, heavy look. It makes people with oily skin look more oily. 

Examples: L’Oreal Quick Stick Long Wearing Foundation SPF 14

6. Gel Foundations

They come in a gel form, easy to blend and it stays on the skin very well. It's easy to spread all over the skin. It covers redness very well.

Good: Suitable for combination skin, it's very easy to blend and coverage is medium. It feels very light weight on the skin.

Bad: It doesn't cover blemishes and scarring totally so you would still need concealers. It doesn't last all day and it's not really oil-controlling.

Example: Maybelline Aqua Gel Foundation

I don't believe that these are ALL THE FOUNDATION TYPES. But these are the ones that I know of and know information about. Right now, I don't always use foundation as it clogs up your pores! But when I do wear foundation, I use the Mac Studio Fix, The No Foundation Foundation by Perricone or the Maybelline Aqua Gel Foundation.

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GIRLS ASKING GUYS OUT?!

idk why but i decided to start my first blog on this issue about "Girls asking guys out on dates". This is probably because if you're a girl, you'll probably have friends around you that rant to you all the time that they like this guy but they don't know if he likes her back etc. and she's shy. 

Normally, I would say most girls will NOT go up to the guy and actually ask him out.

Probably because:

-scared of rejection

-scared to embarrass yourself if he doesn't like you back

-scared you're not good enough

-scared there's a better girl

-scared that he already has someone in mind

-scared that when you open your mouth, the words don't come out/you say something stupid.

so BASICALLY WE GIRLS- not all of us, ARE AFRAID.

so let's ask ourselves

IS IT BAD FOR GIRLS TO ASK GUYS OUT?

answer: no.

SHOULD GIRLS ASK GUYS OUT OUT?

answer: YES.

Girls should and can ask guys out on dates if you like him of course. Girls we are now in the 21st CENTURY. There is no wrong in girls asking guys on dates at all. However, I understand some of you disagree on my opinion but even if you disagree, ask yourselves; IS IT WRONG? 

Women in the past, has fought for our present people to have an equal footing with men. So, why would it be wrong for a girl to ask a guy out? I think that girls who actually have the courage to ask their crush out deserves a clap. 

Those who thinks it's not wrong but still won't do it, I don't blame you. It's pretty hard for starters and you'll feel weird, and like something obviously bad is going to come your way. But I think with friends supporting you and having inner courage to stand up for yourself, you'll be facing your fear in no time ;)

And to those who have a problem with this and thinks that it is wrong: STOP ASKING FOR EQUALITY.

Also, some guy friends tell me after girls have confessed to them, sometimes they feel the same way and it takes the pressure off them. Even guys who have rejected girls feel that it was brave enough for the girl to come up to them and ask. Guys really respect those kind of girls. Girls that takes her stand and has confidence in herself.

I know we are influenced a lot by movies, books that we read, tumblr pictures etc. It's always about the guy asking the girl out, flowers, romance, sweet, happy ending. I guess if you want that then you'll have to wait very long unless your guy is very confident and not shy in asking you out. But it's totally up to you.

I have asked a guy out myself before. I admit it's very heart racing but he did say yes and we did go out for one date. It didn't work out afterwards because after that one date, we realized weren't really that compatible as we thought we were. But he did say yes. So if you know this guy for quite some time and you have feelings for him, and you're not sure if he feels the same or you think that you're friendzoned. JUST ASK. PLEASE. Even if it's a no, at least you know it and you take the pressure off yourself. Who knows? Maybe he says no now but after some time he realizes you're amazing, beautiful inside and out, confident and have a great personality. He just might come running back saying yes ;)

OUT OF TOPIC: For me personally, I think that with social networking websites these days, a lot of people ask each other on dates or "will you be my gf/bf?" online. Frankly, I don't like it. Because you don't see eye to eye with each other, you don't have the spark in between if you actually ask in person. I think that asking out someone in person is more romantic, sweet and it shows that you really love them.

but this is only how I see it, it may not be the way you see it but I think there's some logical reasoning to my opinion on this topic!

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START

So since a lot of people ask me why I don't have a blog, let me just tell you, it is because I have NO CLUE on what to blog about really. Maybe some of you guys can bring up ideas, tell me what to blog about and I'll write my own opinion! 

www.formspring.com/babykyliee

Obviously I am very busy with my studies this year and I am trying to concentrate and do my best so I'm not too sure if I would blog very often.

But I'll TRY!

Also a lot of you guys ask me to create a youtube account! HAHAH when i first heard that I kind of laughed to myself because I also have NO IDEA on what to really post on youtube either. Some friends have asked me to post up covers of me singing but guess what- KYLIE IS A SHY GIRL. I am still considering that option but for now it's a no? However, if there's anything else ofcourse, you have any suggestions etc. feel free to ask:)

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