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BOLD BROWS | SMOKY EYES | MATTE LIPS | STROBING | CONTOURING
The best liquid foundation for oily skin should be able to hide large pores, blemishes, pimples, blackheads, and spots effectively, and it should last for at least 4 hours. It should also be able to reduce the shine on your face without looking caked on.
Below is a list of the best liquid foundation for oily skin type:
Make up for Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
Bare Minerals SPF 15 Matte Foundation
Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with Spf 15
LORAC Natural Performance Foundation
Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation
Stila Stay All Day Foundation and Concealer
Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse
Note: This list does not include tinted-moisturizers, cream, or cream to powder foundations. That will be a separate post.
Choosing a foundation
When choosing a foundation for oily or combination skin, Look for foundation with labels that contain non-comedogenic ingredients. These are the ideal foundations for oily skin because they prevent acne and they do not cause makeup breakouts. The other thing to look for is the foundation should be a shine-reducing or a mattifying kind. They are formulated especially to prevent extra oil that can shine on your face.
If you have smooth skin that is free from blemishes and other imperfections, you should choose a light, tinted moisturizer. It is the ideal choice if you want a foundation for daily wear because it lets your pores breathe. For special occasions, choose a foundation that offers medium to heavy coverage. I personally have 2 kinds of foundations that I use. One is for a sheer cover for everyday wear, and the other is for a heavier coverage that is suitable for special occasions.
How to apply foundation
You should apply a good-quality oil-free primer first before applying your foundation. Primer allows the foundation to glide smoothly on your face. It also makes your makeup last longer. If you have a skin discoloration, or other imperfections, apply a concealer after a primer. Take a small amount of foundation on your brush and apply it with an outward movement. Also apply the foundation on your neck in order for it to look more natural. Wait and let the foundation set for about 5 minutes, then brush on a mineralized light-weight powder for a finished look. Don’t forget to sanitize your brushes and sponges regularly. I wash my brushes once a week.
Remember, If you have an oily skin, you should apply a gel-based foundation to reduce your shiny look. Choose a foundation that will not only soak up the excess oils on your face, but also lasts all day long. Most makeup counters will let you test the foundation before you buy it.
A pair of thick, long eyelashes beautifully makes your eyes pop, and when you have them, you can get away with wearing only minimal makeup. Whether you’re blessed with naturally long lashes or not, here are some tips for achieving the look and the products you need to give your lashes a helping hand in looking as long, full and luscious as possible.
Prescription Treatments — If you’re sick of falsies, extensions, and endless tubes of mascara that never seem to do the trick, Latisse could be your answer. Latisse is a prescription topical medication that you apply to your lash line once a day. In most, it results in longer—sometimes mega-long, darker, thicker eyelashes.
Red lipstick is one of the most glamorous shades a woman can wear. The right shade of red can brighten a face, while the wrong red could overpower a makeup look and make one look gaudy. With the different skin tone and undertones in women, the right shade of red can depend on a number of factors, even the color of clothing.
When choosing a red for my clients, here are the rules I go by:
How to Wear Red Lipstick
Congratulations Lupita Nyong’o on your oscar win!
“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.” – Lupita Nyong’o
I hope young dark skinned girls who feel insecure about their dark skin can find some inspiration in Lupita and change the negative views they have of themselves. It’s true that women who look like her are not always portrayed in the media mainly because they are not deemed as being beautiful. She has proven quite the contrary. Not only is she beautiful – she is refreshing, smart, and classy. It is my job as a mother to set good examples for my daughter, help shape a healthy self-image and be a role model for her to the best of my ability. I also understand the media influences our children’s image of self to a degree. I am so grateful that there are young ladies like Lupita Nyong’o, Alek Wek, Janelle Monae who seem to be comfortable in their skin. I certainly don’t mind my teenage daughter looking up to them.
Looking to improve skin tone?
Try the peach tint of Prep + Prime CC Colour Correcting Loose in Recharge to add radiant warmth to your skin. Use on dark to deep skin tones for a natural, satin-finish texture.
Want to brighten up your skin?
Try the lavender tint of Prep + Prime CC Colour Correcting Compact in Illuminate to highlight and accentuate your overall skin tone. It also neutralizes yellow tones found naturally under the eyes.
Looking to perfect your complexion?
Try the beige tint of Prep + Prime CC Colour Correcting SPF 30 in Adjust as a one step primer + concealer for fair to medium skin.
So Spring is not officially here yet, but I’m wishing it here in light of the bad weather we are experiencing lately. So, here are the products used to get this look:
MAC Pro Longwear Foundation mixed with NARS Illuminator in Super Orgasm; Femme Couture Ultra Smooth Gel Eyeliner in Expresso used to define brows with angled brush and set with MAC Brow set in Clear; Eyes primed with Maybeline 24 Hour Color Tattoo and blended with MAC Pressed Pigment in Deeply Dashing; on cheeks is MAC Pro Longwear Blush in Stubborn; face contoured with Sculpting Powder Pro Palette in Definitive; MAC Girl About Town mixed with Midimauve on lips.
Ever wonder what difference it makes which makeup brush you use for what? The brush you use has a lot to do with the final look of your makeup application. Many of you have asked me about the different makeup brushes and their functions. Here is a brief description of the basic makeup brushes out there (from left to right).
Some of my favorite brushes include:
Real Technique brushes, and they can be found at Ulta and at Target. I also like the Advanced Airbrush Set at Sephora.
Here’s to being effortlessly beautiful. 🙂
All makeup and beauty enthusiasts are buzzing about what the latest makeup trends are for the new Spring season, and ears were to the ground at the 2014 spring Fashion Week. Here are some of the trends spotted on the models during Fashion Week:
Want more? Register for the Beauty Beat Makeup Masterclass where we will cover and demostrate these and other makeup trends for Spring 2014. Now go on and be effortlessly beautiful.
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