Cakey Foundation: Common Causes and Application Tips
Why foundation looks heavy, patchy or dry, how to prevent it with better preparation and application, and how to rescue it during the day.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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A good base looks like skin, only more even. These guides show you how to choose a foundation shade by depth and undertone, how coverage and finish change the result, and how to apply concealer so that it does not crease. You will also learn what each color corrector does, how blush, bronzer, contour and highlighter differ, when to use powder or setting spray, and how to avoid a heavy, cakey finish.
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How to Apply Highlighter for a Natural Glow
Where to place highlighter, which formula and shade to choose for your skin tone, and how to keep the glow subtle.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Setting Powder vs Setting Spray: When to Use Each
What setting powder and setting spray each do, which skin types need which, and how to use them alone or together.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Bronzer vs Contour: Differences and How to Apply Them
Bronzer warms the face and contour sculpts it. Learn how the shades and placement differ and how to apply each one.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Cream vs Powder Blush: Which Formula Fits Your Look?
How cream and powder blush differ in finish, wear and ease of use, which suits your skin type and how to apply each.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Color Correcting Makeup: What Each Color Does
How color correctors cancel redness, dark circles, dullness and sallowness, which shade to use for your skin tone and how to apply them.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Apply Concealer for a Smooth Finish
How to choose concealer shades for under the eyes and for blemishes, where to place it and how to stop it creasing.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Foundation Coverage and Finish: A Beginner's Guide
What sheer, medium and full coverage mean, how matte, natural and dewy finishes differ, and which combination suits your skin type.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Skin Undertones: Warm, Cool, Neutral, and Olive
What undertone means, four simple tests to find yours, and how to use it for foundation, concealer, lipstick and hair color.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read