The All-In-One Guide To Choosing The Perfect Foundation Based On Skin Type

Health

The level of foundation you use will also be completely up to you. Those with normal skin are the envy of everyone else. It’s a case of trial and error to find a foundation that makes your skin look perfect. When applying it, look for brushes or applicators just to help avoid damage to the eyes and to avoid too much oil transfer from your fingers.

If you have one of the other types of skin, you’ll need to use specific foundations. Let’s look at each type of skin to find the right foundation for you.

Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin

If you have oily or combination skin, you’ll have some similar gripes. Your skin will feel oily to touch, especially around the T-zone on your face. You can end up with foundation running through the day. By noon, you have a glisten that tells the world your pores are seeping oil.

Those with oily or combination skin usually have to deal with blocked pores and a lot of acne. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not specifically your diet that is causing your oily skin. Hormonal imbalances, stress, illnesses, and just a natural level of oil production can lead to oily skin.

When choosing a foundation, look for something that has no oil at all. Oil-filled foundations will breakdown with the natural oil production. You end up losing the covered look and will start to show streaks throughout the day. The oils will also build up with your natural oils, further clogging your pores.

Instead, you want an oil-free formula. Yes, you can still use a liquid foundation if you’d like, but opt for one that is designed for those with oily skin. Look for one that is water based, especially mineral water based.

You’ll also want to look for an oil-free foundation that has added SPF. The sun’s rays will make your oil production worse and irritate the skin further. You’ll end up with more bacteria growth, cell death, and pimples on the face.

Whatever type of foundation you use, make sure you wash it off at the end of the day. Get into the pores to fully remove it. Oily skin is the worst for damage when makeup is left on overnight!

You will also want to use a primer on your face. This will help to protect your pores before you apply foundation.

Applying the foundation:

It’s not just about the type of foundation that you get, but the way you apply it. If your skin is oily or acne-prone, you want to keep your fingers away from it as much as possible. Your hands are covered in natural oils, even if you’ve just washed them or showered.

Get a clean brush or an applicator every time you use your foundation. You want to clean your items as soon as you’ve finished using them. The oils will collect on your brushes and allow bacteria to grow within them. If you use disposable applicators, throw them into the trash when you’ve finished with them after one use.

Don’t be too rough with the application. You want to dab and work in softly to get an even coverage across your whole face.

Dry Skin Needs Creamy Formulas

If you have dry skin, you will need the opposite of the oily or combination skin. This is when you can start using oily options. However, you want to make sure the oils are good for you and will add hydration to your skin. The last thing you want is for the oils to sit and clog your pores. You want them to get deep into the layers of the skin to hydrate from the inside out.

Look out for foundations that are full of anti-aging formulas. They will help to repair cell damage and support the collagen production in the skin. When the collagen production is supported, the skin will be more elasticized. You will see fewer wrinkles, while also having luxurious looking skin.

Foundations with added antioxidants and SPF are good. If you don’t want oil-based foundations, look for those that contain glycerine. This is a non-toxic method of hydrating the skin throughout the day.

Try not to use a powder foundation when you have dry skin. They can dry out the skin, causing it to flake and look worse than it is. It’s also worth using a moisturizing cream or primer before your foundation application. This will help to prevent the foundation blocking your pores and encourage more hydration throughout the day.

...[ Continue to next page ]