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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Posts tagged "Foundation"
Foundation works when nobody notices it. The articles under this tag explain how to find a shade by depth and undertone, how sheer, medium and full coverage differ, and what dewy, satin and matte finishes do on different skin types. You will also find comparisons of liquid, powder and tinted formulas, and fixes for the common complaints: a base that looks heavy, patchy or the wrong color by midday.
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Makeup Primer Buying Guide: Types and Texture
What primers do, the main types by purpose and base, how to match one to your skin and foundation, and whether you need one.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 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
BB Cream vs CC Cream vs Tinted Moisturizer
How BB creams, CC creams and tinted moisturizers differ in coverage, purpose and feel, and which suits your skin and routine.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 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
Liquid vs Powder Foundation: Coverage and Finish
How liquid and powder foundations compare for coverage, finish, wear and skin type, and how to apply each for a smooth result.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Choose the Right Foundation Shade
A step-by-step way to match foundation to your skin depth and undertone, in a shop or online, and to check that the shade stays true.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read