This topic was a request, thanks Ashlee. One of the biggest mistake, other than not blending, is not using an appropriate foundation/ powder. We see this more often than not where a woman's makeup looks cakey or its altogether the wrong color.
Choosing weather to use powder or liquid or even a tinted moisturizer is a daunting task. Here are the basics:
Powder foundations: great to even out redness and gives a soft matte finish. This really should only be used on younger skin almost free of wrinkles.
Liquid Foundation: great for maximum coverage and will give a semi matte finish. This product is great for anyone wanting total coverage, but apply a thin layer at first then add more if needed to avoid the cakey look.
Tinted Moisturizer: great for a natural dewy look with medium coverage. This product I highly recommend, it acts as a moisturizer and helps even out skin redness. You can use a light coat of powder over it to add a softer less shiny finish, but by far this is the most natural.
Powder: Just simple powder is great for you ladies with flawless skin that want to matte up the oil.
The next step is choosing the color. Use natural lighting when picking colors!
Test a small dot on your cheek, not your neck (why would you try makeup on your neck when you wear it mainly on your face). Do not let some sales lady fool you into thinking you need a color darker or lighter, unless you plan on getting super dark or light within a matter of days. Find a color the matches perfectly to you skin in natural lighting.
Remember ladies, blend, blend, blend. The same goes for foundation and powder. Do not stop at your neck line bring the color down your neck.
Pat, Pat, Pat, foundation should be patted into the skin for longevity, then brushed over to smooth it out.
Hope this helps!
JayBrow
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