February 6th, 2012 
admin To my beautiful ladies out there with caramel, hazelnut, chocolate, mocha, you name it skin complexion, one of the key things to a great makeup is foundation that works for you.
First thing when it comes to foundation, you always want to prep the skin, before anything. It’s like tiling a floor without no grout.
Making sure you moisture with the appropriate one for your skin type. Also with a foundation, I can’t live without my primer, this is my saving grace for a long day a work, keeps the face looking smooth, and your makeup won’t move, until you punch out of work or a night on the town.
It can be painful trying to find the right foundation for your complexion. I know when it comes to this it definitely isnt the easiest thing, but I find that if your not sure of this, most of the major cosmetic companies give samples.
This is you best option because may not be sure of colour and even texture. Make sure you identify if your undertone is more cool or warm. It’s quite embarassing to look ashy and grey, and that is one of my major biggest pet peeves when it comes to makeup for ethnic women.
Also understanding that foundation comes in a lot of different textures and finishes. Personally I love a foundation that gives more of a dewy satin finish . It gives the skin more of a “skin like” finish.
Apart of choosing the right foundation is getting the right concealer to go with it. When concealing under eyes opt for a shade with a warmer tone, especially if you are trying to concealer dark circles. A warmer tone will cancel that bluey grey undertone, and brighten the area as well. Concealing anywhere else on the face that has a dark cast or spots? still use the warmer tone.
Now with your foundation and concealer, it’s not really necessary to go for a powder on top, even though I find a lot of women tend to go for that, unless you really want a matte look, try only powdering your t-zone, and letting the skin have a bit of sheen to it. Mineral powders are gorgeous especially because they don’t give a cakey look, and they have a beautiful luminous finish.
The finishing touch…One of my most favourite products on the planet, is a finishing spray. After applying everything you just give your skin a refreshing boost. It automatically hydrates the skin and gets ride of that “makeup look”. The wondrous thing is that it doesn’t disturb the makeup, and it’s almost like hair spray for the face because also your makeup lasts all day.
How does your beauty day start? What steps do you do in order to achieve your look?
What could you do in order to change up your look?
Your face says it all… Take the time to find something that is right just for you.
Cam Ross
“Let your beauty speak for itself”
