Skin concern #1: acne
Foundation fix: When it comes to coverage, the best foundation for oily or acne-prone skin is an oil-free formula that won’t clog pores and contribute to future breakouts, such as L’Oréal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup. For a natural finish, use a synthetic foundation brush with a domed head and compact bristles to buff the product into your skin. Work from the centre of your face outwards with small circular motions. Need to diminish an extra-pesky spot? Use a small concealer brush to dab foundation onto the blemish and then lightly buff the edges with the foundation brush to quickly camouflage the concern. To create a long-lasting finish, set your foundation with a light dusting of mattifying pressed powder over the T-zone. BTW, if you’re prone to breakouts, achieving a flawless-foundation look actually starts before you open your makeup bag. A dedicated skincare routine designed to manage congested pores will make a noticeable difference. In addition to daily gentle cleansing, invest in at-home treatments. Using the right kind of mask three times a week will help draw out impurities, dirt and oil. L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleansing Mask for Oily Skin contains a blend of three mineral clays plus eucalyptus. It reduces excess sebum, leaves skin looking less shiny and paves the way for easy foundation application. You can customize the mask to your skin’s needs: Use it all over your face if your status is generally oily, as a spot treatment on individual blemishes or on the T-zone if you have combination skin. Masking at night clears skin to absorb the full benefit of your nightly skincare routine, but it can also be part of your morning routine to prep skin for makeup.
Skin concern #2: uneven texture
Foundation fix: Dealing with dry or rough patches? If your top skin concern is an uneven texture, a foundation that nourishes will help to create a healthy, unified look. A formulation blended with pro-vitamin B5, plus vitamins E and C, makes L’Oréal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup the best foundation for dry skin. It not only provides a natural finish that’s perfectly matched to cool, warm and neutral undertones across fair to deep skin tones but each of the 45 shades is packed with an antioxidant-rich blend that leads to a healthy glow.
To create an airbrushed effect on dry, uneven skin, you’d be right to think a rich moisturizer is a pre-foundation essential. But primer is the real game-changer! Designed to be applied after moisturizer and before foundation, L’Oréal Paris Infallible Glow Lock Primer perfects, hydrates and illuminates creating a refined starting point for colour coverage. Using a beauty sponge for makeup application can also elevate results. The soft tool excels at pressing liquid foundation into skin for a seamless application. Beauty sponges are intended to be used damp, which means they can give dry skin an added shot of hydration. Maximize the moment by upgrading the fluid source from tap water to a hydrating face mist. Use the larger surface of a beauty sponge and a gentle patting action to distribute foundation over your face, and then switch to the pointy or angular end to focus on the area around your eyes, nose and mouth.
Skin concern #3: fine lines
Foundation fix: Not too heavy, not too light—the best foundation for mature skin is one that’s perfectly balanced. L’Oréal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup fits the bill, thanks to medium coverage with a natural-looking finish that’s never cakey. Plus, the hydrating formula is fragrance-free, a big bonus for aging skin that experiences diminished moisture levels and that can become more susceptible to irritants over time. When it comes to application, get hands-on. Using your fingers to apply foundation will help warm up the product so it melts into the skin. Your digits can also assist with a little skin prep that will recapture a youthful glow: Give yourself a gentle facial massage while applying a hydrating serum; it will increase circulation and enhance a smooth appearance. Try L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power LZR Hyaluronic Acid Serum. It calls on a potent moisturizing ingredient that’s naturally found in skin to deeply restore hydration while plumping and firming. Working from the middle of your face outwards and using the pads of your middle and ring fingers, apply gentle pressure along your jawline and cheekbones and under your eyes. To address fine lines on your forehead, draw small circles or make zigzag motions over the area. Follow with a day cream to seal in serum benefits before moving on to makeup.
