How to choose a foundation

Matte, velvety facial skin without a single blemish - this is what all women dream of. Foundation will help you achieve such perfection. All that remains is to choose it correctly so as not to get the effect of a theatrical mask instead of natural beauty.

How to choose a foundation

When choosing a foundation, the main criterion is skin type. After all, a foundation that is ideal for dry skin will not be suitable for oily or problematic skin at all.

Dry skin is usually very sensitive and requires careful treatment. So, those with dry skin should pay attention to foundations that contain a large amount of moisturizing ingredients. This is, first of all, hyaluronic acid, and also aloe. Pay attention to the content of natural oils in the cream. They will also be useful for dry skin - they will give it elasticity, softness and firmness. The ideal choice for dry skin is BB cream. BB creams are light, they are created on a water-gel base. This product takes care of dry skin in a comprehensive manner: it contains hydration, protection from ultraviolet rays, and nutrition.

For oily skin or combined, products containing vitamins A and B, zinc and sulfur are suitable. Such creams keep sebum production under control and do not dry out the skin. For oily skin, choose a light emulsion or cream-powder; they do not sink into the pores and do not tighten the skin. If there is a need to disguise individual imperfections, you can use a foundation pencil.

For aging skin, buy foundation creams with a lifting effect. These products contain humectants and antioxidants that protect the skin from harmful external factors and hydrate it. Foundations with a lifting effect make the skin smoother and increase the production of collagen within the epidermis.

The best foundation

It is difficult to clearly determine the winner among foundations. Here, the condition of a woman’s skin, her age, and, of course, financial capabilities are of great importance. Let's determine the leader among foundation creams in the mid-price category.

According to customer reviews, the majority prefer foundations from companies such as Max Factor, Bourjois, Vichy, Maybelline.

• Maybelline Affinitone foundation has an ultra-light texture and sets very quickly. It tolerates moisture and heat well, it has quite a lot of shades. However, it does not mattify the skin well enough and leaves stains on clothes.
• Max Factor Color Adapt cream can be called one of the most popular. It has the consistency of mousse and spreads evenly over the skin. As a result, the cream perfectly masks facial imperfections and gives it a light powder coating effect. But this cream is not suitable for oily skin, since it does not hide shine.
• For dry skin, an excellent choice is Bourjois 10 hour sleep effect cream. Its light texture evenly covers the skin and moisturizes it, leaving it fresh and rested. The disadvantages include the instability of this cream and insufficient masking ability.
• L'Oreal Alliance Perfect foundation is completely customizable to your skin type and color. At the same time, it shades perfectly, does not leave the feeling of a mask on the face and disguises imperfections. It is not intended for skin with large pores, sensitive or allergy-prone skin.

Foundation for problem skin

To choose a foundation that suits you for problem skin, you need to work hard. After all, many factors have to be taken into account here. Such a product should mask skin imperfections well, but at the same time be light in texture so that the skin can breathe. It should not add new inflammation to irritated and sensitive skin, which means it must have hypoallergenic properties. Problem skin often has an oily sheen, which a good foundation should remove.

According to customer reviews, the following products are suitable for problem skin:

• Maybelline Dream Pure is a light BB cream that adapts to skin color and perfectly hides imperfections, makes the face smooth and radiant, and refreshes the skin.
• Oriflame Gloss Control foundation, due to its airy structure, perfectly covers the skin, mattifies the face and conceals imperfections.
• Vichy Normaderm Teint cream was created exclusively for problem skin types, giving the face an even and flawless color. Its texture does not clog pores or roll off, keeping your face fresh for a long time.

Foundation colors: how to choose

When purchasing foundation, use testers. Apply it to your cheekbones, this way you can evaluate whether the chosen shade of cream matches your skin or not. To choose the most suitable shade, apply several similar shades of cream.

Try the foundation in daylight on a makeup-free face. Keep in mind that it takes about 5 minutes for the cream to fully develop its shade. If you can't decide between two shades, choose the lighter one. It will make your face look younger.