How to Select Makeup Foundation

Makeup foundation improves the skins texture, plus appearance. And foundation is an important part of any beauty and makeup routine. Women who select the incorrect formula might apply foundation which gives inadequate coverage or too much coverage. Or they select an oil based formula when they should select a water base formula.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Makeup Foundation
• Makeup Foundation Tips

1. 
   oil based makeup foundations

   Those with dry skin should select an oil based formula. Look for a formula where oil is the first ingredient. A clear sign the makeup is for dry skin or oil based. These foundations provide medium to heavy coverage. There are many makeup foundations with an oil base. And this can be very confusing to the average woman. Ask the sales representative for advice.

2. Those who have oily skin should select a water based liquid makeup foundation. Water based foundations give light to medium coverage. Look for formula where water is the first ingredient. A sign the foundation is water based and the correct formula for oily skin.

3. Those with problem skin need a completely different type of foundation. Do you experience constant break outs? Acne problems, patchy skin, discolorations? Then, try one of the cream to powder foundations available. They blend into the skin quickly and provide good coverage.

[kristara]

on 11/6/2009 Great tips on choosing the correct foundation 5*

[godfather25]

on 11/5/2009 Great article on selecting makeup foundation.