Back to Basics! - Part 2

The first step to finding the right foundation is to determine which formula suits you the best. For oily/combination skin, opt for oil-free liquid foundation and for dry skin go for a cream foundation. Note that cream foundations or stick foundations (TV paint stick) provide thicker and heavier coverage comparatively.

To choose the right color, apply the foundation on your jawline and blend it. Choose the color that is similar to your original skin tone or just half a shade lighter. The natural the better!

If you're doing it for the first time, it's better to apply three different shades at once and choose the one that's closest to your skin tone.

For oily skin, the foundation sometimes tend to turn a little darker so wait for a minute or 2 before you make the final purchase. In my post earlier, I suggested to own a variety of foundations for different occasions. For example, on a weekend day-out choose a light tinted formula with SPF to avoid looking overdone whereas for an evening-out you can use a foundation that gives a little heavy coverage.

To get a perfect base do NOT forget to prep & prime! prepping means cleaning and moisturizing your face; it gives a more smoother application and prevents pore clogging. Primer makes your foundation last longer, appear flawless, minimises pores and reduce oil and shine.

My fav primer picks would be:

• All Mat by Make-up Forever
• Primed & Poreless Pure Oil-Free by Too Faced

Back to Basics! - Part 1

Ahh the dilemma of life! finding the right foundation that wouldn't melt away, turn grey, appear flaky, or make you look like a ghost in pictures. Well, let me be your saviour. Fortunately, we live in a time where we can pick a foundation to suit our skin type and tone from a wide array of products available. I'd advise to not rely on one foundation for all your beauty needs. Here's what I prefer:

Daytime/Everyday wear:

It's daytime and you want to look fresh and natural not a wax figure. If your skin isn't very troublesome or do not need much coverage BB creams are a best choice for you. God bless the inventor! Perfect for daily use; whether you're out working or going brunchin' and/or lunchin'. It includes foundation, moisturiser & SPF! What more could you have asked for?

For oily skin, pick the oil-free formula. I like:

For normal to dry skin:

 

For dark skin:

 



Its advisable to re-apply your BB cream if your out for more than 4 hours. Its not an all-day option.

Too much information? Let's take a break... about full coverage foundations please read Back to Basics! -Part 2...

Go bold! - Dark Lips

No you dont have to look like you just came out from a Vampire flick to wear dark lips (I love mulberry!)

This year is all about wearing bold colors. May it be your clothing, accessories or make-up.  Just make sure to even out colors on your face for when you wear a dark lip color it eats up other color(s) on your face. Make sure you balance it out with a right blusher/bronzer, eyeshadow, liner and your brows! Do Not blacken your brows; keep it similar to your hair color or to be safe use soft brown shades.

For the look above I have used:

Lips: NARS Viridiana (Semi Matte)

Eyes: Rimmel Scandolous Eyes (Liner Pencil) in Black

Face: Givenchy Le Prisme Visage (85 Amber Organza)

Blush: Loreal True Match (102 True Rose)