6 Foundation Hacks that Will Change the Way You Put Makeup

Foundation is one of the makeup products that can make the whole difference in your look. One small mistake and your makeup will look odd. Experts always stress the importance of choosing the right shade, not one degree darker or lighter. I use foundation when I have an important event or on casual outings, and I always try to look for tricks that help me apply it flawlessly. After years of experimenting, and asking makeup artists, I found the best hacks. Here are the 6 foundation hacks that will change the way you put on makeup. 

Always prepare your skin

Before you put any makeup products on your skin, it is essential to well prepare it. This is important because it will protect your skin from the makeup residue, and it will make your final look perfect. The ideal routine would consist of cleansing, exfoliating, toning, hydrating, and finally moisturizing. Doing so every time is helpful to brighten and restore uneven skin as well as soften the pores of your face. 

Exfoliate to avoid cakey looks

Cakey is the exact opposite of glowing skin, and exfoliating is the answer to having cakey or patchy skin after applying foundation. If you skip this step, your foundation will stick to the dry skin left on your face and will look cracked. Chose a gentle moisturizer on your skin, and if you apply foundation very often do not exfoliate every time, but instead do so once per week. 

Scan the label to find the best foundation for you

Reading the label before purchasing a foundation will help you know if it is the right one for your skin, and if it has SPF. I recommend buying a foundation without SPF to avoid the grey texture that appears in photos. 

Buy two foundations to get the best shade match 

Ok, I know I have mentioned before that you need the same shade of foundation, not one shade darker or lighter. However, this hack is about something else. You can create your foundation shade, by combining one shade darker than your skin tone with one that is slightly lighter. This hack will also make your foundation last longer and can be perfect for seasons change, as you can use more or less of one shade based on the time of the season.

Know your undertone

There are three key undertones: cool (pink and beige undertones), warm (red, golden, and yellow undertones), and neutral (a balance of pink and gold undertones). To know your undertones, spot the veins on the inside of your wrists. If their color is green-ish you have a warm undertone, if they are blue, your undertone is cool. Neutral undertones usually mean a mixture of vein colors between blue and green. 

Use a primer for even coverage

All celebrities’ makeup artists will give one common piece of advice about the foundation, which is applying primer! A primer will give you a better finish and make your makeup last longer. Most primers include beauty-boosting ingredients which can give you extra hydration and glow. 

So, which of these hacks will you start applying? For extra skincare, follow these “5 daily habits for a better skin”. Once done with your beauty fixes, make sure you match the right outfit by checking out this article on “Spring Wardrobe Color Combinations”.