Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101.(foundation application tips)

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Foundation

Master flawless skin with a light touch and a few skills. By Catherine Piercy

Like foundation garments, foundation makeup is designed to hide a multitude of flaws. After all, even good skin has some inconsistencies that need coverage,I says makeup artist Chrisanne Davis, who cites splotchiness, blemishes, and dark circles as the main offenders. And while the thick, dull formulas of the past seem as outdated as an old-fashioned girdle, the newest foundations are more natural and almost impossible to detect,I Davis says. To keep it that way, use the sheerest coverage you can,I says makeup artist Virginia Young. Find the right shade by painting a few choices along the neck or jawline (where skin is the fairest), blending, and examining in natural light. A good match will virtually disappear,I says makeup artist Scott Barnes. After that, the real secret is mastering an easy touch: A damp makeup sponge or synthetic brush picks up less foundation or concealer than a finger, and blends it in finer layers over the skin,I making it as imperceptible as a whisper, says Young.

apply base

Smooth on a lightweight moisturizer and let it ...