How to Compare Foundation Makeup
Makeup foundation evens skin tone and provides a uniform base to which additional makeup may be applied. The variety of different products available makes choosing the correct foundation a difficult task. Comparing products provides the information needed to make the proper choice. Does this Spark an idea?
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Forms
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Foundations come in three forms: liquids, powders and creams or sticks. According to celebrity makeup artist and beauty author Sonia Kashuk, liquids and creams work best on dry skin and powders work best on oily skin. Any form complements normal skin. Liquid foundations provide the sheerest coverage, followed by powders and then creams.
Color and Finish
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The color of your foundation should match your skin color. Compare shades by testing them on your face rather than your hand. Shades that are too dark or too light will yield a mask-like appearance. While choosing a color, also compare dewy and matte finishes to determine a preference.
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Ingredients and Cost
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According to Sephora pro beauty team expert Emily Massa in an interview with "Woman's Day" magazine, "quality ingredients are the key to a good foundation." She suggests foundations containing silicone to prevent the foundation from cracking, Relipidium for moisturizing, hyaluronic acid microspheres to plump the skin and IP3 to stimulate calcium within skin cells for a smoother complexion. Compare product labels carefully and choose the foundation offering high quality ingredients at the most reasonable cost.
Other Considerations
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Foundations that multi-task save time and money. Those with sunscreens, moisturizers, skin brighteners and lifting and other anti-aging properties allow you to address a variety of skin issues with one product. Mineral foundations even skin tone, contain a natural sunscreen and are preservative-free.
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