By
eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
General Tips About Applying Foundation
Step1
Choose the kind of foundation you want. You can use powder foundation wet or dry; it is great for light, fast coverage. Liquid foundation is for medium coverage and cream base foundation is for full coverage.
Step2
Pick the proper shade. You will probably have to go to a department store and have a salesperson help you. You know it's the right shade if the makeup disappears into your jaw line.
Step3
Apply a moisturizer before applying your foundation makeup to make it easier to apply.
Step4
Make sure you blend the foundation into your neck and throat so your face and neck aren't 2 different colors.
Applying Powder Foundation
Step1
Put on your powder foundation with a brush or sponge. A brush gives you a light coverage and a sponge gives you a heavier one.
Step2
Tap the excess powder off the brush or sponge before applying the makeup.
Step3
Go completely over your face, including your eyebrows and eyelids.
Applying Liquid Foundation
Step1
Decide whether you want to use your finger or a sponge to apply the liquid. Fingers allow a heavier coverage, while sponges give a sheer look. Sponges are also great for blending liquid foundation.
Step2
Dot the liquid foundation onto your skin using your sponge or finger.
Step3
Blend the dots together gently.
Step4
Think about dusting powder foundation over the liquid to help seal it in.