White face tone

Any makeup is a work of art.

There is not a single woman who would be completely satisfied with her appearance; even ideal beauties will find something to complain about when looking in the mirror. Wrong nose shape, wrong eye shape, wrong face shape.

So, today I will tell you, dear gossips, how professionals disguise problem skin, as well as how to correctly correct the shape of the face and visually give it the ideal outline.

Perhaps this will help some of you solve one of your important problems or will be useful in the future.

Primer

Primer is a base for makeup. It is designed to make makeup more durable. The application of foundation will be more subtle and natural. Primers even out the surface of the face and are generally an irreplaceable thing. Any primer is designed to visually minimize pores, hide fine lines, and mattify.

The base can be colorless or colored, mattify or, conversely, moisturize the skin, neutralize its shade, lighten the skin tone or, conversely, give it a more tanned appearance. The foundation fits better on it, but some bases can be used independently without foundation - in the absence of obvious skin defects.

Example of color bases:

Primer or base is not foundation. The confusion arose from the original English title. In English, both base and foundation mean “foundation, basis, base.” But if the tube says Foundation, that means it’s a foundation, and if it says Primer, then it’s a base.

In short, if a foreign name contains two words at once, then what kind of product is the latter will speak. For example: Guerlain - Meteorites Perles Light Diffusing Perfecting Primer - this is a PRIMER, a base for makeup. And if the name is: Guerlain - Lingerie de Peau Invisible Skin-Fusion Foundation - then we have a foundation.

About correctors (concealers and correct choice of color)

Unfortunately, a cream called “Photoshop” has not yet appeared on the market so that we can sculpt any face we want. On the other hand, if such a cream existed, then the same people would walk the streets. Nature has created us completely different, and what we have is worth appreciating and embellishing. And cosmetic companies are trying so hard for this!

But there are still magic remedies - correctors.

They come in different types: base correctors (primers, applied to the entire face, described above), cream correctors (applied to problem areas of the skin), pencil correctors, and so on. I won’t recommend any particular brand; similar products can be found in any store with a wide selection of cosmetics.

Concealers come in different colors, and each color works on a specific problem. Allergies, pigmentation, overtanning, thin skin or capillaries located close to the surface, even bruises - all this can be hidden with the help of correctors.

Now about the flowers.

White The color of the corrector is used to lighten dark areas of the skin or to disguise freckles. However, it must be used with caution, and is only suitable for very fair skin, or for sculpting the shape of the face to highlight bulges.

Purple pink corrector color (lavender) - copes with yellowness and greenness. Used for skin types with unhealthy yellow undertones. Also suitable for hiding bruises that are already passing (for example, after plastic surgery, when the bruise already leaves a dark yellow spot)

Violet (with a blue tint) - hides large pigment spots or unsuccessful self-tanning.

Green corrector - neutralizes redness. For rashes, allergies, acne scars, and any redness, a greenish corrector will cope.

Pink corrector. It is used for any skin tone. It can cover dark (blue) circles under the eyes, it masks veins, and covers wrinkles and age spots well.

You should also remember that for artificial lighting you should choose a foundation with a pink undertone.

Apricot corrector - (which contains more red) - refreshes aging skin, as well as skin without blush with a grayish undertone. Evens out olive (sick) skin color and gives it vibrancy if used under foundation.

Orange corrector (bright yellow) - masks very noticeable bruises or circles under the eyes, even very dark ones, which are found in dark-skinned girls.

Yellow — masks purple: dark circles, circles, bruises. Gives the skin a warm tone if needed. One thing to remember is that if you want to look brilliant in sunlight and natural light, you should choose foundations that are warm in tone, golden or yellowish.

Beige The corrector helps revitalize skin tone and even out color. Or it covers the residual effects after some problems on the skin. When masking a bruise, first covered it with the desired shade, and then masked it with beige.

Blue corrector - neutralizes heavy tanning.

How to use the corrector?

Naturally, out of necessity, if there really is a SERIOUS problem that needs to be hidden.

The main thing is to shade it well. In general, the main thing in makeup is to shade EVERYTHING well.

Apply with a finger or a brush, depending on the structure of the product. On or under the foundation - whatever suits you.

Concealers are designed to remove dark circles under the eyes; they may not cope with other more serious skin imperfections.

To disguise dark circles under the eyes or spider veins, it is better to use concealers in yellowish shades.

Important: the concealer should be much lighter than your skin tone or foundation.

They are also used to highlight certain areas of the skin, as some concealers contain reflective particles.

How to apply?

The concealer is applied with gentle movements and carefully shaded so that the boundaries of application are not noticeable. As a rule, on foundation (if you use it).

If the concealer is used as a concealer or as a corrector of some skin imperfections, then it should be applied with patting movements to the foundation, lightly powdering this area on top, and you will be happy.

Correction according to the shape of the face.

Face correction using any corrective means convenient for you (for example, creamy or powdery correctors of light and dark shades) always occurs according to the classical scheme:

Although experimenting with cosmetics is always interesting. You can also use these:

And the main thing is to shade.

However, to achieve the perfect result, you need to consider your face shape. Simple rules will tell you exactly how best to correct your specific face in order to emphasize your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses.

Round face correction consists in visually lengthening it and changing the contour of the cheeks. To do this, it is worth darkening the side parts of the face (temples, cheeks and jaw) with a blush of a natural color with a brownish tint or any other corrector (do not forget that the transition between light and dark colors should be smooth, therefore, any cosmetic products should be carefully shaded) , making the color most saturated at the chin, this will help give the face an oval shape. The main blush is applied to the cheekbones in the form of a triangle, which extends to the corners of the mouth.
The forehead, under the eyes and chin are highlighted to draw attention to the center of the face.

If you are the lucky owner oval face, then you can safely experiment with different types of makeup without fear of making mistakes. There is no need to adjust the shape of an oval face. It can be emphasized by slightly highlighting it, for example with a highlighter under the eyes and the highest points - the nose, forehead and chin.

Correction triangular face should help visually make the upper part narrow and the lower part wider. The temporal and tubercular parts of the forehead are darkened. The lower jaw line is highlighted with powder. The forehead, under the eyes and chin are highlighted to draw attention to the center of the face. Blush is applied above the cheekbones on the protruding parts, in the shape of a diamond.

Square face it requires softening of the features, namely the jaw, so that the contours are gentle. Using a dark tone, you need to darken the area at the hairline at the corners of the temples and at the corners of the jaw. A light tone is applied to the middle of the forehead, under the eyes and the tip of the chin. The blush is applied in a triangle, extending it towards the temples.

Traits diamond-shaped face softened by darkening the side of the face (cheeks) to minimize width. The forehead, under the eyes and chin are highlighted to draw attention to the center of the face. For blush, two colors are selected. A dark color is applied to the protruding part of the cheekbone, and a light color underneath.

To shorten the length elongated or elongated face, it is necessary to darken the chin and forehead near the hairline. And to make the face visually wider, the sides of the face are highlighted with powder, and blush in the form of an oval is applied to the protruding part of the cheeks.

This whole array of information may seem difficult to understand, but this is just at first glance. This is a general cheat sheet. You should proceed like this:

We determined our face shape and remembered how to correct it correctly. Further:

1. Moisturize your face
2. Apply base or corrector (if there are serious problems). For example, you can choose a color base according to your skin problem and do without a concealer as a separate product
3. Foundation
4. Concealer
5. Powder
6. Continued makeup (a cheat sheet about blushes, highlighters and bronzers will be in the next post, and then about shadows)

This whole pie should be applied to the face if there are serious defects on the skin, or if there is some event coming up, such as a photo shoot or a holiday, when you just need to look perfect.

Of course, no one will plaster like this every day.

And it’s still worth getting a couple of special brushes, separately for each product. They provide the finest application so that you don't feel like you're applying foundation with a spatula.

This information is provided in full for you to make it easier for you to decide which product you really need. Choose the most suitable combination for yourself and always be beautiful!

Choosing a foundation is a problematic issue for girls whose skin is very light or even pale. But the mask effect can still be easily avoided

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Text: Editorial staff of Makeup.ru December 18, 2016

Even foundations marked light on the packaging, alas, often turn out to be too dark for pale porcelain skin. On the face, they turn into a mask and give the skin a tanning effect, which was completely unnecessary. What about girls who have atypically fair skin, what foundation is right for them?

The main thing that makeup artists advise is to understand the undertone of your skin. It can be neutral, warm or cold. There are several ways to determine yours.

1. The first is the classic one: look at the veins in your arms. If they are blue, it means your skin has a cool undertone. When the veins are green, the undertone is warm. It is neutral if both green and blue veins are visible.

1. The second is with the help of jewelry. Gold suits those with warm skin tones more. And silver, accordingly, is for girls with cold undertones.

1. The third is with the help of clothes. You will need two things: a snow-white shade and a cream color. The first one suits “warm-skinned” people more, and the second one suits “cold-skinned” people.

It is the undertone that girls with very fair skin should take into account. For example, Lancôme has foundations with light shades for each subtone. Teint Visionnaire cream, in particular, is available in Beige Rose (with a pinkish tint - for “cold” skin) and Beige Albatre (yellowish - for “warm” skin).

In general, look for very light foundations from Urban Decay (Naked Skin in shade No. 0.5), Giorgio Armani (Maestro Fusion Makeup in shade No. 2), L’Oréal Paris (Lumi Magique in shade No. 1 Ivory).

At the same time, we must not forget that you need to try shades of foundation before purchasing at the jaw line, and not on your hand. This is what will allow you to choose a truly suitable product. Find other tips to help you decide on the right texture and shade here.

There are also some tips that will help girls with pale skin achieve the ideal result when working with tone.

1. There is no need to set the foundation with colored powder, even if it is matched tone-on-tone. For this purpose, use a transparent fixative. Then the risk of getting a mask effect will be much less.

1. If the foundation you choose is still a little dark, there is a way to “lighten” it. Mix a drop of product with moisturizer. The coating on the skin will be translucent and, as a result, lighter.

1. After applying foundation, be sure to use blush. Girls with pale skin should not refuse them. Otherwise, your complexion will be painful. Blush-balms are most suitable for fair-skinned people - for example, Baby Lips Balm & Blush from Maybelline New York.

I'll open a section soon "White foundations", because finding a foundation for very fair skin is not an easy task. It may be darker, yellower, or even oxidize, and you look at how different your face is from your neck and feel sad.

I have already talked about 3 foundations for pale skin:

Today we will talk about my favorite, a cream that will stay in my makeup bag for a long time.

Rimmel Wake Me Up with Vitamin C in shade 010 - Perfect for my skin tone.

All shades porcelain (that is, porcelain) - I always jokingly call it the color of “suckling pig”, because such a shade should not have a yellow undertone, it is usually pale pink, like the skin of a little pig.

I looked for this shade of this cream for a very long time, in all stores, I found it only in makeupstore.ru

Now about the cream itself. The foundation has a medium density - it will not cover significant imperfections, it will help even out the skin tone. For me this is even a plus, since in the summer I don’t want to walk around with a thick mask on my face. There is SPF 20, which in principle is very good, ideal for the city. There was a surprise waiting for me in the cream - small reflective particles.

Experience of use. It is very easy to apply and does not get into creases or pores. The skin really looks more rested after it, I think it’s due to the reflective particles. The cream is moisturizing, that is, it is suitable for dry, normal and combination skin; for oily skin, there is a possibility that it may float. Personally, I rarely use mattifying products now, and skin radiance is in trend. The cream lasts long and reliably.

Overall, the cream scores 12 out of 10, it’s that good!

Price from 400 rubles

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