Getting your make-up right is easy- if you know how! Let us show you the basics for a fresh, naturally beautiful complexion with our foundation chart and tips. Find out how to apply your foundation properly, how to make it last longer, and why the right skin care is the basis for any make-up!

What is foundation for?

Foundation is used to even out the complexion and skin tone. How to apply it properly and which type is best for you depends on your individual requirements and your skin type. Liquid make-up and powder are therefore suitable for different occasions and needs.

The right foundation for your skin type

Regardless of whether you prefer a natural or dramatic look: Make-Up that settles into lines, dries out your skin or leaves your forehead excessively shiny is easy to avoid.

If you have dry skin, foundation may cause additional drying, flaking or dry lines. To achieve a radiant complexion, it is important to properly prepare the skin first. Then use a moisturising foundation or tinted day cream with an extra dose of moisture, such as our Vitamin Skin Tint, which provides moisture and a hint of colour. For a natural looking complexion with just a hint of colour.

Oily and combination skin tend to be prone to a shiny T-zone. Our Hyaluron Liquid Foundation has a lightweight texture which is not too ‘waxy’ (as this can cause excess shine), glides on easily and provides sheer coverage.

Blemished skin is more prone to pimples, which can be covered with foundation or concealer. A medium to high coverage foundation such as the Cream To Powder Foundation is particularly suitable for covering redness and pimples. Our Cream To Powder Foundation is also especially handy when you are out and about, allowing easy touch-ups wherever you are.

How to apply properly

When it comes to the ‘tools’ you use to apply foundation there is no right or wrong answer. However, it does depend on the type of makeup you are using: for example, powder is difficult to apply with your fingers, so that it is best to use a brush. But it is also a personal preference: if you use a high-coverage foundation, using a damp beauty blender will achieve a more natural and radiant finish. You can then build up the coverage to your liking.

In contrast, using a foundation brush will instantly achieve higher opacity. For a natural finish, may make-up artists favour using a tool which is readily available: their fingers. Warming the make-up in the fingers makes it easier to apply.

Important

Make sure you clean your make-up blenders and brushes regularly, as make-up residue, flakes of skin and sebum provide an ideal medium for bacterial proliferation. You should therefore clean your brushes roughly every two weeks to avoid blemishes and redness. Simply lather your foundation brush or blender with a gentle shampoo in the palm of your hand, rinse and repeat until all make-up residue is gone. Then gently blot the brush or sponge with a towel and let it dry.