5 Minute Summer Makeup: Step 3

Okay, this is an optional step..for the young ones out there, and for those that want perfect skin……..

Next step is foundation.The key is perfection yet still dewy. Remember that old matte look? It’s out. Nothing will outdate your look quicker…..

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The trick? Mix a little bit of loose powder into your foundation on the back of your hand. If it’s another shade, make sure the powder is a little bit lighter or the same as your foundation. Anything darker will make your skin look muddy. What it does is ’soak up’ any oil and turns any foundation into a matte….apply where needed, but most likely down the t-zone. Remember, a fully covered foundation face is out and will age you by 10 years. Be sure to blend backwards towards the ears, and concentrate down the front of your face.

HINT: We used to apply the makeup, and then pack on the powder to keep it matte and keep it on. What can happen is that your skin starts to sweat from the feel of it. Anything that you ‘feel’ on the skin, your skin will try to ’sweat’ off, or get rid of. Normal thing for it to do, but not if you want it to stay on. That’s why you see an increase in mineral-oil free and lanolin-oil free products. They’re usually the culprit in the ‘feel’ of the product. You can actually feel the oil sitting on your face, thus, your face is shiny in a few hours.

The NEW way? Mix your powder directly into your foundation, and then apply. What this does is ’soak up’ the oils and a bit of the waxes which ‘melt’ in the heat, and summer proofs your look. You can do this into any of your cream or liquid products, lipstick included. By summerizing each product individually, you avoid that “heavy” powdered look, yet the product stays on.
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