Wednesday 30 March 2016

How to Choose the Right Foundation For Skin

Choosing the right foundation for your skin is one of the most essential steps to flaunting a flawless complexion. The right formula keeps you feeling comfortable in your skin and has you looking and feeling great. A quick vist to your dermatologist will help you gauge your skin type. Be it oily, dry, normal or acne prone let us help you make the right decision with your foundation.

Determine Skin Type


Before selecting a foundation, shoppers should first identify their individual skin type. Foundations can work with the chemistry of the skin when it is formulated to balance out the characteristics and tendencies of problematic skin types. The right formulation of foundation can improve the appearance of the skin and prevent breakouts or unwanted reactions.

Normal Skin

A variety of formulas work for normal skin. Change in seasons tend to bring a change in the texture / type of your skin. Choose a dewy formula for slightly drier days and a semi matte foundation on hot humid days. The key is moderation; a matte formula might make for lackluster skin or a creamy formula might exxagerate the shine. Vogue.in recommends Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita Mineral Makeup.

Dry Skin

Dehydrated skin definitely needs a moisturising foundation. A water based liquid foundation with a satin/luminising  finish helps hydrate skin while evening out any redness. Satin formulas also aid in hiding dry spots while creating a dewy finish. Hydrating formulas work well with aging skin to create a supple complexion. Vogue.in loves the Lancome Photogenic Lumessence Line Mastering and Line Smoothing Foundation.

Combination Skin

Combination skin types have dry and oil-prone areas on the face, especially in the "T-Zone" area, which is across the forehead and down the midline of the face. Types of foundation that can work especially well with combination skin types can include oil-free foundations or liquid, spray, mineral, and stick foundations. Some people choose to use one type of foundation for one area of the face and another type of foundation for other areas.

Oily Skin

Mattefying or semi – matte foundations are formulated to combat excess oil and sebum production and help keep your face looking fresh all day long. Setting the matte foundation with translucent powder of sheer powder foundation is highly recommended for a long staying, shine free skin. Vogue.in recommends Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Foundation.

Acne Prone Skin

With Acne prone skin, the ingredients in a foundation play a huge part in determining the right fit for your skin. Look for foundations that are free of comedogenic products like mineral oil and lanolin. If your skin is oily and acne prone a good choice would be powder based mineral foundation. If your skin feels dry, stretched and is acne prone try water based creamy foundation. Applying a silicone based primer before foundation helps reduce redness and creates a smooth texture on your skin so the foundation applies easily and evenly.Vogue in loves Dermalogica Treatment Foundation

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