"My job is to make you look over made-up. I like to stand out from the rest of your skin because I come closer to matching the inside of an orange than to matching your unique complexion. I'm here to change the color of your face, cake up throughout the day, and sweat off on hot summer days. That's right, I am here to change your face!" -said NO foundation ever.
Get my drift? Choosing and using foundation is much easier when you realize those very important "do's" and "don't do's" of foundation use.
During my time at AMUA, foundation was called "base". Many people call it base and many call it foundation. Whichever term you choose, it serves the same purpose. It's the BASE or FOUNDATION for which you will build your look on top of - much like building a house. You start with the foundation (of course, now I am thinking of the exception to the rule because in makeup.....we usually start with a primer, which could be compared to priming before you paint a wall.....but that will take too long and I think you see what I'm getting at!)
Anyways, I've picked up three new foundations recently - L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation (shown in my last blog), Dior Nude Air Liquid Foundation, and the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation. To be honest, I have owned a few liquid foundations in the past, but I have never used them consistently. For the past year, I have been loyal to the NARS Tinted Moisturizer as my base. It's the best tinted moisturizer for coverage that I have found. Though I do still love it, I have recently been inspired to branch out - mostly by the makeup artists I watch on YouTube. Every time I see them use a new foundation, I find myself thinking, "I NEED TO TRY THAT!"
When I'm rich....I will get ALL the foundations!!!
Below I've listed all the products I use in the video (linked at the bottom of the blog) in the order in which they were used. I've also mentioned how I like the product.
Let me know if you have used any of these products and how you like them. I am also TOTALLY open to suggestions for foundations and concealers since they are my current obsession. I've already got a list that's pretty darn long of "try me's" for both, but lists are made to get longer and then get checked off, right? Enjoy! Oh and....for the finished face photos, I did finish up some quick eye makeup which is not shown in the video this time.
2. L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation - I have only used this foundation twice. One MUA who reviewed it said if you're oily (which I am), you might not like it since it is luminous. Not a problem here - that could be due to the creaminess of the formula or my setting powder and spray that I will talk about later. Either way, I have really loved the foundation. Great coverage, only used two pumps for my whole face. No regrets!
3. Dior Nude Air Foundation - Let me just say, it feels like SILK, y'all. I have used this foundation several times since I bought it, but this is the first time I mixed it with the thicker foundation. I did this for two reasons:
- One - it is very, very liquid-y and almost runs off my hand when I drop it (like it's hot) from the dropper. I guess I just prefer a thicker formula. Who said you can't mix foundations? They lied!
- Two - it's expensive and I only used two small drops of it when I mixed it, whereas alone I would have used about 4-5 regular sized drops to cover my entire face. Mixed and non-mixed this foundation is just wonderful. My ONLY complaint is how runny it is before application - once applied, it is not oily or runny, it's fab.
4. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - This concealer is creamy and doesn't crease when set with powder. It really reminds me of the Naked Concealer by Urban Decay. Remember - LIQUID concealer that is LIGHTER than your skin tone under the eyes - this will help make your eyes as bright as your personality!
*Side note: When I spray the green blending sponge with the Smashbox Primer Water - this isn't necessary. You can dampen the sponge with regular water, too. Then blend away by dabbing and pressing over the concealer - no swiping allowed or the color will move.
5. NYX Contour Kit - Refer to my last blog for more details, but here I just use the 'banana' color and the lighter color next to it to set my concealer in place. I also used this palette to create a contour underneath my cheekbones and on my fivehead and temples. It does have a bit of a 'muddy' look when applied, so I forsee myself investing in the Kat Von D or Anastasia Contour Palette as soon as possible!
6. Makeup Geek Blush Pan in "Spell Bound" - Simply the best blush recommended by the best MUA ever (Jaclyn Hill). It's affordable and available online at makeupgeek.com and let me tell you, it is highly pigmented and marvelous!
7. Ulta Highlight Powder in "Yellow Diamond" - Refer to my last blog for more details. I placed this highlight above my cheekbones. This highlight will suffice until I can get my hands on a Becca Cosmetics one.....
8. Makeup Forever Pro-Finish Powder - Definitely not a must. This just helps keep my oily areas matte throughout the day. I only place it on my oilier areas such as around my nose and chin. Sometimes my fivehead.
8. NYX Brow Powder Duo - Listen carefully, do NOT let eyebrows scare you. You do not have to carve out your brows every day with expensive pencils, gels, and 'pomades'. Since mine are naturally so light, I simply go in with a light brown brow powder using a tiny angled brush and follow my brows' natural shape - filling in any spots that may need it. I usually bring the tail-end out a LITTLE longer than it actually is - and I ALWAYS start at the end of my brow instead of the inside closest to my nose. You don't want to 'over-powder' this spot because then you will just look scary.....only use what is left on your brush to fill in the inside and dip back into the powder lightly (and shake it off) as needed.
9. URBAN DECAY DE-SLICK MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY - Yes, I capitalized this product because I wanted to indicate yelling. Best $36 I have spent in awhile on a makeup product. Notice I use the 'Oil-Control' version. There are a couple of different options that UD offers, but I bought this one with my brides and myself (of course, haha) in mind. It really does keep my face from greasing up and it locks the makeup in place for hours. Best of all, it keeps my brides from looking all slick and sweaty in their photos and throughout their wedding night after I leave them.
Here's the final look once I threw on a quick eye with no liner. I need a better camera....
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| Lip is Rimmel London Lip Liner in 'Eastend Snob' - Walgreens $5 |
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| Mascara is my holy grail of mascaras - Lorac Multiplex 3D Lashes - Ulta $22 |
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| Dog is Miniature Dachshund 'Ollie' making his cameo - Dog Store $Priceless |
Brushes used:
Foundation - Morphe M439 $14
Beauty Blender Dupe $2
Under-Eye Setting Powder and Highlight - Real Techniques Setting Brush $8
Contour/Blush - Ecotools Large Powder $10
Face Setting Powder - Royal and Langnickel BX-05 $40
Brows - Morphe B11 $3
morphebrushes.com
Happy foundation laying, beauties!
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