ChepHow Do I Avoid a “Pancake” face When Applying Make Up?
How do some people do it? I’ve always wondered how some ladies feel walking around with an extra layer of face; too much foundation and concealer.
Personally speaking, I always wondered what the purpose of putting on a foundation was. Why use a foundation? Well a foundation isn’t meant to be applied all over your face…uhum…it is meant to cover up uneven spots like your cheeks, around your nose and chin. A concealer covers spots that the foundation can’t.
Avoid wearing the wrong shade of foundation if you don’t want that “cake” face. If the foundation disappears on your face then you’ve got the right shade. So you should be able to try it before you buy it. Your jawline is the best place to test the foundation shade (ofcourse your face should be in its natural state; foundation free, to get the best results. Lest I forget, don’t use the store light to judge colours, test the foundation in natural light.
It is recommended that you use liquid foundation if you have dry skin and oil free foundation or tinted moisturisers if you have oily skin. So for an oily skin you should go for foundation that says “oil control” or “mattifying”. If you have dry skin look out for descriptions like “hydrating” or “moisture rich”. For combination skin you can go for cream to powder base and mineral foundations are great for every skin including sensitive ones.
You should make sure your skin (face) is moisturised before applying your foundation, so it settles in well. Wait for a minute, then pat your concealer to cover under-eye dark circles.
Apply dots of foundation on your cheeks, around your nose and nose tip, forehead and chin. Blend in with your finger tips. Remember that the purpose of using foundation is to cover uneven areas (not your whole face).
Photo: Hassan Sarah showing her well made up face.
