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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