Some faces need more than the basic application of foundation to look fresh and flawless. Others do best with the thinnest layer of expertly blended foundation. In special cases, you will need a skillful hand and specific application techniques. The best makeup artists recognize skin conditions, treat them appropriately, and use the perfect combination of […]

Some dark skins need two colors of foundation and two powders to create the perfect foundation to even out skin tone. 1 Check if forehead is darker than the rest of the face. 2 Check the side of the face as well as the forehead. 3 Apply lightest foundation color around the mouth. 4 Use […]

Middle Eastern skin is very similar to Latin skin in that it is golden with olive undertones. Many women complain of extreme darkness under the eyes. The best way to cover their purplish-green and brownish-green under-eye circles is with corrective peach – and pink-toned concealers. If you have golden surface tones, use a peach-toned concealer […]

There are many variations in skin tone among black women, so consider the following advice as general guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. Black skin tends to be darker across the forehead and perimeter of the face, and lighter on the middle parts of the face, including the cheeks. The trick when applying foundation […]

Through my work as a makeup artist I’ve had the good fortune to travel around the world and meet women of diverse backgrounds. Through these travels I’ve learned that women of all ethnicities— from Asian to Middle Eastern and Latina—want the same thing when it comes to their skin. They want their skin to look […]

To get the even-toned, great-looking skin you want, you need to choose the right color, texture, tools, and formulas. Always begin with a test to choose the color that’s the closest match to your natural skin tone, and then follow the simple steps for proper application. Troubleshooting: Foundation Wrong color Add a layer of darker […]

Once you have decided on the right formula of foundation, you need to find the right shade. The correct shade will disappear on the skin. Make sure the foundation is yellow-based. Everyone has yellow undertones in their skin. Pink – based foundations look like a mask on most people. Only 1 percent need a pink […]

Beauty starts with great skin. The right foundation will make you look like you’re not wearing any foundation at all. You’ll just have even-toned, great-looking skin. The reason we wear foundation is to even out our skin tone and texture. When applied correctly, the result is skin that looks clear and smooth. But, what is […]

Most women can use a yellow-toned, loose powder, but those with extremely fair skin may need a white-toned powder. 1 Using a brush that fits in the corner of the eye, dust the powder onto the skin. 2 Brush the powder across the under-eye and sweep off any excess with the brush. 3 Sweep the […]