LESSON 1: FOUNDATION
Q: Why does my face look white and my body look tanned in photos? I did a perfect match before I left the house.
A: The problem here in lies with the powder you have used to set your makeup. A necessary thing to have, but the powder you are using contains a lot of titanium dioxide which is highly reflective when a flash goes off. Most mineral powder makeup contains this and gives a very unnatural sheen to the skin.
Q: I've gone into a shop to have a professional help me choose my foundation colour, to my horror back at home it's all wrong, why?
A: It could be a few different things.
- The sales person may not be a qualified makeup artist.
- Your setting powder over your liquid foundation is manipulating the colour when it sets.
- The lighting in most shops is not only most unflattering, but does no justice when trying to do a colour match. The sales assistant will check to see if your skin base is pink (beige) or yellow (olive). Some people are a combination of the two.
Q: My foundation looks blotchy, why?
A: Again, this could be for a few not so awesome reasons.
-Firstly, make sure you are applying your foundation with a makeup brush as the oils in your skin will interfere with the makeup when you apply it with your hands. You can't achieve a professional effect without using professional tools.
-Secondly, are you moisturising or priming before your application? Allow your moisturiser/primer to dry before applying your liquid foundation.
-Thirdly - surely you're not using a makeup remover before applying your makeup? This stuff creates a film on the skin.
- Lastly - don't overdo the toner and moisturiser, (less is more my pretty), or your makeup will shift throughout the day.
