How to Stop Making Mistakes When Applying Base Makeup

Are you less than satisfied with the base makeup you've chosen? If chosen correctly and applied properly, a good base makeup can enhance your skin's appearance while covering minor flaws and imperfections. Unfortunately, if you choose the wrong color and apply it incorrectly, it can detract from the flawless skin appearance you're trying to achieve. Do you make these base makeup mistakes?

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Base Makeup Mistake - Not using a foundation with an added sunscreen
   
   Everyone needs a sunscreen to offset the aging effects of ultraviolet light on the skin. Many makeups have sunscreen added. Be sure to verify that your base makeup does have an added sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. If not, apply sunscreen before putting on your base makeup.

2. Base Makeup Mistake - Applying foundation too heavily
   
   You foundation should be applied with a light touch. More isn't usually better and too much can give you a masked, unnatural appearance. If you have blemishes to cover, consider using a concealer with your foundation rather than applying heavy coats of makeup.

3. Base Makeup Makeup Mistake - Choosing the wrong formulation for your skin type
   
   If you have oily skin and are prone to breakouts, you need to choose a foundation that's light, oil-free, and noncomedogenic to avoid unsightly outbreaks. Likewise, if your skin is dry, select a base makeup with added moisturizers and light reflectors to give your skin a moist appearance. Choose your foundation formulation based on

4. Base Makeup Mistake - Not setting your foundation
   
   Once you've applied your base makeup, lightly add a coat of loose or compact powder in a shade that's compatible with your own skin tone. This will help to give your foundation staying power and reduce the incidence of breakthrough shine.

5. Base Makeup Mistake - No preparing your skin properly before application
   
   Skin should be cleansed with a cleanser appropriate to your skin type and lightly moisturized before applying your base makeup. If you have a tendency to have flaky skin lightly exfoliating to remove dead skin cells can vastly improve the final appearance of your skin after makeup application.