How to Apply Mineral Foundation
Mineral foundation is ideal for women who prefer a more lightweight makeup with the same great coverage as liquid foundation. This powder foundation works well with sensitive skin and provides flawless coverage in even high-humidity environments. Application of mineral foundation is simple and requires few makeup tools. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Facial cleanser
- Soft cloth
- Facial moisturizer
- Foundation primer
- Tissue
- Kabuki brush
Instructions
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Wash your face with your favorite cleanser and pat-dry the skin with a soft cloth.
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Apply a facial moisturizer and allow it to be absorbed into the skin.
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Apply a lightweight foundation primer to the entire face.
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Blot the face with a tissue to absorb any leftover moisture from the lotion and primer. Moisture on the skin causes the mineral foundation to crease and look cakey.
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Shake the mineral foundation into the lid of the container.
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Press a kabuki brush into the powder to load the foundation onto the bristles. Tap off any excess powder against your wrist.
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Apply the foundation powder in a circular motion,starting with the outside of your face. Move on to applying powder to your cheeks, nose and forehead in the same manner.
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Blot away any shiny areas of the face with a soft tissue.
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Tips & Warnings
Always use a facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15.
Find the right shade of mineral foundation by applying the foundation to the flat side of your cheek. The mineral foundation should match the skintone of your cheek.
Blot shiny skin with tissues instead of applying more mineral powder.
Do not apply mineral foundation to the area under the eye, as the powder will cake and crease.
Do not apply more than one layer of mineral foundation to the face, as the skin will appear chalky.
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