All about face products - foundations, powder etc?

Okay i know this is going to be a stupid question but i really need to know. So for a long time, i've only been putting on eye makeup, blush sometimes concealer etc but now i want to look into the whole foundation and powder products. so here's my question





What is REALLY the point for FOUNDATION and POWDER?


besides hiding the blemishes also what is skinfinish for MAC?





thank you!


hope i get answers what i'm looking for!All about face products - foundations, powder etc?
The point of foundation and powder is to even out your skin tone, so your complexion is smooth and even. As close to flawless as you can get it.





Foundation comes in several forms- There are liquid foundations, powder foundations, cream/mousse foundations, and foundations that come in stick form. The most common ones are liquids and powders though, so we'll stick to those. Liquid foundations are usually more suited for dry skin, as they usually contain more moisturizing ingredients to keep skin from drying out as the day goes on. You should always moisturize (ideally with a moisturizer with SPF) before you put on any sort of make up, but for some dry/combination skinned ladies, moisturizer just isn't always enough. Liquid foundations are usually set with powder, but NOT powder foundation. Most companies make an invisible (or ';translucent';) setting powder, that will keep your liquid foundation from coming off all over your clothes/hands/whatever you come into contact with during the course of your day. Common problems with liquid foundation include the ';mask look'; which occurs when a slightly lighter/darker foundation is not blended correctly around the edges of the face/neck, and looking ';cakey'; which means that the foundation isn't even, or is applied too thick in certain areas.





Powder foundations are usually geared towards ladies with combination/oily skin, as most powders contain silica, an ingredient known for its ability to absorb excess oil from the face. Like I said earlier, it's a good idea to moisturize before applying any sort of foundation, but it is especially important to moisturize or apply a good primer to your face before using powder foundation, as it will give your powder something to ';stick'; to. Powder foundations come in all sorts of different coverage levels, but don't expect to get full coverage from a powder. Most powder foundations are best when applied with a powder brush (for example, a MAC 150 or 134), but for more coverage, a kabuki style brush may be used. Common problems with powder foundations include looking ';chalky'; which basically means that the powder isn't milled very fine, and it isn't blended in all the way. This can be alleviated by using a spray like MAC fix+ over powder foundation.





So here are some things to consider before you invest in your first foundation:


-What type of skin do you have? Oily? Combination? Sensitive? Acne Prone? If you have sensitive or acne prone skin, you'll most likely want to try a foundation that is formulated especially for sensitive/acne prone skin. Bare Minerals, or any other kind of mineral foundation get rave reviews around here. Almay makes several different kinds of foundation that are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (non pore-clogging)


- What kind of coverage are you looking for? Hot tip: You probably don't need as much as you think you do. The idea of foundation is for it to look natural. Liquid foundations tend to have better coverage selections, from very light (ie tinted moisturizer) to full (something like MAC Studio Sculpt foundation)


- What shade are you? This is usually the trickiest. If you're looking to find a higher end foundation, I completely and totally recommend going to a counter/store and getting your foundation matched by an associate/artist. If you're going for a drugstore foundation, grab a friend for a second opinion. If you're swatching, don't swatch on your hand-- it's a different color than your face. Swatch on your cheek, and go for the foundation that is the most subtle.





To answer your other question, MAC mineralize skinfinishes are mineral powder compacts from MAC. People use them for all sorts of things: Blushes, highlighters, contouring... I even use some of the Mineralize Skinfinish Degrad茅s from the Brunette Blonde Redhead collection as eyeshadows. MAC also makes the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural collection, which are essentially mineralized powders that can either be used lightly to set liquid foundation or by themselves as a light coverage foundation.





Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to drop me a line. :)All about face products - foundations, powder etc?
Foundation and powder is usually to make the skin look clearer. It'll obviously cover up blemishes and uneven skin tone. If you DON'T need to necessarily wear them, then don't because they make your pores larger..and in the near future you'll soon be depending on them before you leave the house. I'm not sure what skinfinish is from Mac but I AVOID MAC FOUNDATIONS, they're good at covering up but they're actually DESTRUCTIVE to the skin. I'd stick with something like Bare Escentuals where they actually don't harm the skin yet do the job. Just my personal opinion...
Foundation is used as a solid base to start with. Think of it as a clean canvass to start painting with. The powder foundations are really good because they are so light you don't even feel like you are wearing it. Skinfinish is a cream powder used to set foundation or fix it during the day.
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clinique all the way, i always used mac or chanel or lancome and clinique the cheapest one of all 3 has make up that is actually good for your skin and helps clear it. also it has great coverage.
I use foundation that as a flawless finish - when i go out pub/clubbing.





Through the day i use a light reflection foundation - its not as heavy as and makes the skin look dewy and bright.
There is no point besides hiding blemishes