Foundation that doesn't sink into pores

The basic rule of ideal makeup is an even, beautiful skin tone.

Foundation is an indispensable item in a woman’s cosmetic bag. It evens out the skin tone, gives the face a healthy glow, and makes the skin well-groomed and fresh. But even here it is important not to go to extremes - too thick a layer of product can ruin the image and add age. Well, without foundation, makeup looks unfinished.

We tell you what the most common mistakes girls make when applying foundation.

Wrong tone

The wrong shade of foundation is the most common mistake women make.

Remember the main rule - the ideal foundation should be invisible on the skin, it should “merge” with the skin. Of course, there should be no contrast between the color of the neck and face.

In order to choose the right shade, find a place in the store that is well lit by daylight. When choosing a shade, apply the cream not to the wrist, but to the face, since skin tones differ on different parts of the body.

Ignore skin concerns when using foundation

A good foundation should hide imperfections and even out the skin, but if you have problem skin, you will only make the situation worse if you choose the wrong foundation. For example, a liquid foundation can “sink” into pores throughout the day, and naturally enlarged pores will become even more noticeable.

Enlarged pores can indeed be hidden with the help of cosmetics. To ensure that the foundation goes on evenly and lasts as long as possible, use a primer. It is used as a base for makeup and masks uneven facial skin. Primer should be used before applying foundation.

Use one foundation all year round

The condition of the skin changes with the changing seasons. Mattifying products that saved you from oily shine in the summer will dry out your skin in the winter.

With the onset of winter, we usually change light care products to richer and denser ones - the same should be done with foundation. For example, in the winter season, moisturizing foundations that have a light texture are preferred.

Selective application of foundation

Some girls use foundation to disguise pimples and redness. This often leads to a dense layer of product becoming clogged into the pores and making imperfections even more noticeable.

In order to disguise small imperfections on the skin, use a concealer with reflective particles, which is created specifically for this.

Applying product too thickly

This is a common mistake many girls make. In a hurry, we often do not notice that we have applied too much foundation to the skin, which ultimately leads to a “mask” effect on the face. Fine wrinkles and irregularities become more noticeable.

If the cream is chosen correctly, it will correct imperfections even when applied in a thin layer. We apply the cream using a special sponge, lightly “driving” the product into the skin, rather than stretching it.

I don't usually wear foundation even though I have large pores. I only paint my eyes and eyebrows.
Once I went to a free master class on makeup, the makeup artist did my makeup using foundation. She said that since I have enlarged pores, I must use foundation, because my facial skin looks ugly and not well-groomed.
And after that, my pores, not small anyway, just became like craters, and even pimples came out.
What is the way out? Anyone who uses foundation, did you have any problems after using this?
How to use it daily with this result?

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These makeup artists apply makeup to everyone with the same sponge. I have enlarged pores, I use foundation and BB cream (as needed). It doesn't get any worse than it is. Instead of a sponge I use cotton pads. I don’t use powder - it’s absolutely terrible.

I have enlarged pores, I use Max Factor foundation. On the contrary, the skin becomes visually smoother and more even. I’ve been using it for 10 years now) It hasn’t gotten any worse.

There is a powder for problem skin from Vichy, all my friends and I with enlarged pores only like it)

And I use foundation, it’s just a must-have. I may not put makeup on my eyes, but I will hide the pores. well, nature didn’t reward me with smooth skin, what can you do now, why not make it better, at least visually

You need to take a luxury foundation. For oily skin with enlarged pores, "TEINT MIRACLE" from LANCOME is suitable. Mass market products clog pores, causing inflammation and acne. I tried and compared several times. For several years I took foundation from LANCOME, it’s perfect for oily skin. Now I use Chanel Vitalumiere. It’s also not bad, but the downside is that it’s a weak camouflage for problem skin. I dilute it a little with a gifted foundation from Mary Key.)))

There is a powder for problem skin from Vichy, all my friends and I with enlarged pores only like it)

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Any dermatologist will tell you that foundation, no matter how expensive it is, is evil for porous, oily skin! Almost the same evil is compact powder. They told me about this at the Institute of Dermatology, and the cosmetologist also told me about this. I didn't believe it. Then I finally gave up foundation, and my pores actually began to clog less.
You just need to choose a good powder (not compact) and take care of your skin. Yellow peeling + photorejuvenation helped me. Now my face looks normal even under regular powder.

I have enlarged pores and oily skin. The solarium and Givenchi loose powder saves the day. I stopped using foundation when I was 20, although now I have a Vichi foundation in my makeup bag just in case! But I only used it a few times and only covered the scar after the operation. I consider smearing her face the height of horror. But the skin looks clean and smooth due to tanning! Although in fact the collapse is a collapse! No acne! But wow(((

I haven’t used foundation for three days, my pores are all clogged! So a normal foundation will clog the pores.

The pores are slightly enlarged in some places, I don’t use foundation, I don’t like it, I use Shiseido blue powder for problem skin, although it’s not particularly problematic, I like the effect.

If your skin is porous, you can apply a special product called a pore sealer. The skin becomes smooth, foundation or powder applies better. I use Tony Moli grout, I really like it, it doesn’t clog pores and washes off along with makeup.
But this, of course, is not a solution to all problems; such skin also needs to be treated.

I also have terrible enlarged pores and my skin itself is very oily. I use BB cream from Garnier for oily skin. It mattifies perfectly, the skin begins to shine much later. But enlarged pores are, of course, terrible. I can’t leave the house without foundation, it’s like I’m naked.

I also have terrible enlarged pores and my skin itself is very oily. I use BB cream from Garnier for oily skin. It mattifies perfectly, the skin begins to shine much later. But enlarged pores are, of course, terrible. I can’t leave the house without foundation, it’s like I’m naked.

use oil-free foundations. not cheap. Splurge on one of the luxury ones - firstly, expensive ones look better and don’t damage the skin as much. although, of course, there is definitely no benefit from them. Apart from the cosmetic effect, it won’t clog your pores and your pimples won’t break out. I’m currently using Lancome Teint Miracle - I like it - it’s not too thick, doesn’t clog pores, looks natural

In the summer I only use foundation for some events, so I only use mascara and gloss. When it gets cool, I apply foundation. I had a lot of them, I use the Avon one, the liquid kind in a tube. Personally, it’s very cooling for me - it doesn’t clog my pores at all. But I tried a BB cream from Yves Rocher, it didn’t suit me at all, after removing my makeup, all these pores remained terribly clogged. It's a shame, because the cream itself applies well and the skin looks beautiful! So look for what suits you personally!

I don’t have very enlarged pores, but I use Cherie ma Cherie powder, it mattifies perfectly and doesn’t clog anything. Perfect for me. Vichy cream Vichy Normaderm even heals, I want to buy it again as soon as my finances allow.

I don’t understand how you can not use foundation if you have porous skin. You just need to take it correctly. And I won’t say about makeup artists for everyone, but there are some who especially promote some kind of cosmetics - and they became a makeup artist a couple of months ago. I once attended one such free master class - it was terrible. I looked at myself in the mirror - purple eye shadow, powdered eyelashes (some kind of snow queen effect, according to the makeup artist), raspberry blush. Well, matryoha-matryoha. I tell the master - you think I have become better with this makeup. To which she answers me: - well, AT LEAST a different image. Those. She herself was no longer happy with her makeup :)))

17, image of Marfushechka-darling))
Yes, it’s better not to get involved with such professionals.

17 ooooh! You were the one who attended the master class, and my friend was once given makeup by a “makeup artist” for her wedding.. funny thing - her hair is already ready, she has 1.5 hours before leaving, she still needs to get dressed, and she’s sitting with blue eye shadow and brick blush in front of the mirror and crying. Damn fucking makeup artist.

It (the foundation) also needs to be washed off normally. Otherwise, as you read here, my hair stood on end - I spat on my fingers, wiped it off, that’s it, washed my face. I don’t have enlarged pores, but they still tend to get clogged. I definitely need a special makeup remover, then a gel/foam cleanser and a special sponge. Not a single foundation has clogged my pores yet.
And you, author, would do well to apply pigment-constricting serums or bases to match the tone.

On the contrary, my skin becomes better after foundation, it even moisturizes a little, the skin does not flake so much. foundation clinique.
And after dream mate muse from maybellyne, acne appeared, although I don’t suffer from it.

17 ooooh! You were the one who attended the master class, and my friend was once given makeup by a “makeup artist” for her wedding.. funny thing - her hair is already ready, she has 1.5 hours before leaving, she still needs to get dressed, and she’s sitting with blue eye shadow and brick blush in front of the mirror and crying. Damn fucking makeup artist.

Tell me, what is the name? Is it powder or foundation?

At first I used foundation from MaxFactor (Lasting Performance), which didn’t seem bad, but not what I wanted. I wanted smooth, beautiful skin) then I decided to try Maybelline (AffineTone), as it was written on the packaging, it was supposed to even out and moisturize! No, well, maybe it evened out the skin, but it DEFINITELY DID NOT moisturize. My skin began to peel terribly! And I had to go and treat my skin! Now I have stopped using foundation and my skin has become noticeably better! I in no way encourage you to do the same, just draw a conclusion for yourself!))

I have enlarged pores, there was a period when I used foundation and powder, and all separately. Of course, all this is great as long as it’s on you and 2 hours have not passed. When I washed off my makeup in the evening, I realized that there was nothing good.. and I only used luxury.. the most clogging tone turned out to be make-up-forever mattifying.. the most infernal cream, don’t take it. Even if you apply a drop on your entire face in a thin layer, by the evening all the clean pores turn black. in general, I realized that while the skin is young and combination, then all these foundations are completely terrible. my personal opinion. ALL foundations ruin your skin. It’s hard to remember that period of rehabilitation when I started giving up foundation. Going to a cosmetologist for cleanings, etc. Thank God, all this is behind us. Now I only use mineral poppy powder on my cheekbones and go to the solarium + concealer for minor defects. glad and happy. the skin breathes, the pores get clogged quite a bit.

But I don’t use foundation, why bother clogging my already wide pores with even more dirt? It may be better to look unkempt, but healthier.

I have oily skin and porous skin on my cheeks - if you smear it with foundation it’s terrible; I don’t have acne; but I do have acne; my skin is rather combination; red spots after cleansing are especially depressing; I constantly use Givenchy and Chanel loose powder; in general I only use powders and loose ones ; foundation is not needed for such skin; it will expand the pores even more, as it will clog them; and if I use foundation every day, I don’t understand this at all; well, others have their own opinion.

girls, from the age of 16 I suffered so much with my face! my skin was terrible, I was almost upset to tears, I was afraid to look in the mirror! I did cleansing, took antibiotics (they help, but only for a while), bought all the cosmetics from Soviet to foreign. everything I tried it. And here I was looking for another unnecessary cosmetic, I didn’t believe that it would help, that acne would go away and so on. but after 3 weeks.. the skin began to shine from the care. not a single pimple!! kiehl’s (acne line)! Buy it girls!! it helped me a lot!

I don’t understand how you can not use foundation if you have porous skin. You just need to take it correctly. And I won’t say about makeup artists for everyone, but there are some who especially promote some kind of cosmetics - and they became a makeup artist a couple of months ago. I once attended one such free master class - it was terrible. I looked at myself in the mirror - purple eye shadow, powdered eyelashes (some kind of snow queen effect, according to the makeup artist), raspberry blush. Well, matryoha-matryoha. I tell the master - you think I have become better with this makeup. To which she answers me: - well, AT LEAST a different image. Those. She herself was no longer happy with her makeup :)))

With foundation, it’s not like I have pores, wrinkles that are all visible, which are completely absent without makeup

I really like the Clarins True Radiance foundation, it hides pores well and doesn’t cause or clog breakouts. But every month I go to a cosmetologist and do a combi cleanse, plus I wash off my cosmetics well, Kodalaine hydrophilic oil and Clarins cleanser with tamarind. Once a week I make a mask with Sheseido face wash + Clarence face wash + Clinic face wash for very dry skin, the effect is amazing, the pores are clean and seem to have become smaller!

There is a powder for problem skin from Vichy, all my friends and I with enlarged pores only like it)

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How to make your facial skin perfectly smooth, even and velvety

Smooth, radiant skin without enlarged pores and other roughness is a beauty trend for all time. Such a face does not need to be masked with layers of foundation and powder, and any makeup will look great. However, do not despair if, by nature, due to improper care or lifestyle, your skin has lost its smoothness.

1. The main weapon in the fight against enlarged pores is adequate daily care and proper cleansing. Here special gadgets and tools will become your allies. Get a cleaning brush (Clarisonic, Cleanique Sonic, etc.). They cope with impurities and dead cells just as well as a cosmetologist, polishing the skin at the same time. For those who are used to trusting only their hands, gels with exfoliating particles and vitamin C, peeling creams and tonics with salicylic acid will ensure smooth skin.

2. Kefir, brown bread crumb, and lemon juice have been used since ancient times to tighten pores. They have one thing in common - an acidic environment. In it, adequate exfoliation of horn cells and smoothing of the skin occurs. But you should only look in the refrigerator if you don’t have a good exfoliator on hand.

3. Anastacia Achilleos, international expert of the Olay brand, advises: “Hold a cotton (not terry) towel under running hot water, wring it out, add a couple of drops of lavender oil (it tightens pores) and apply it to your face, pressing well. This way you will start the cells to work and saturate the skin with oxygen. After just a few similar rituals, it will become smoother.”

4. Matting wipes provide more than just a visual effect. They eliminate shine without disturbing the hydrolipidic film, thereby teaching the pores to produce less sebum. So it’s better to replace the usual powder with blotters.

5. Scarlett Johansson has her own original way of facial care: “I haven’t bought toners for a long time: they contain a lot of chemicals that irritate my sensitive skin. I replace beautiful tubes with a bottle of apple cider vinegar. It normalizes the acid-base balance and removes dead particles.”

6. With age, the skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag. Consequently, the pores also stretch: acquiring a large oval shape, they not only visually age, but also cast a shadow, which is why the skin looks dull. To avoid this effect, use anti-aging lifting products that will tighten the pores and give clarity to the contours of the face.

7. To ensure that your foundation lies perfectly evenly on your skin and lasts as long as possible, arm yourself with corrective “blurers” and makeup primers. They work as fillers, smoothing out wrinkles and narrowing pores, as well as evening out the microrelief of the skin.

8. Do not indulge in fatty foods and fast food - these products will only worsen the condition of the skin, causing the secretion of excess sebum. If you cannot live without junk food, make it a rule to arrange detox days for yourself once a month.

9. You should not squeeze out blackheads (this will only stretch the pores, and they will begin to become even more dirty). Instead, it is better to visit a cosmetologist once a month or regularly make masks based on white clay.

10. If all these techniques do not help, you will have to use heavy artillery - cosmetic procedures using lasers (Fraxel, Thermage). It is recommended to do them only in autumn or winter, when it is cloudy outside. Since after them the skin becomes sensitive to the effects of the sun.