FOUNDATION

HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION FOR OILY SKIN AND DRY SKIN

Applying foundation is not as easy as it seems. Even when you think you found the best foundation, whether it is the best full coverage foundation, the best powder foundation, or the best matte foundation, you must be make sure to:

1) Select the right foundation for your skin type

If you suffer from oily skin, with sometimes embarrassingly shiny face or greasy T-zone, you want to stick with a shine-free matte foundation. If you have dry skin, even the best matte foundations can settle into your fine lines and make your skin look flaky. Instead, choose a moisturizing liquid foundation. In addition, even the best pressed powder foundation or loose powder foundation is not recommended if your skin that is either too oily or too dry, as powder tend to settle into the pores of oily skin, and tend to give dry skin a flaky appearance.

2) Apply foundation the proper way, depending on your skincare needs

For those with dry skin, no matter how moisturizing your liquid foundation is, do not skip the moisturizer. To avoid makeup accumulating on the dry patches of your skin, it is advised to apply a makeup primer before any foundation. After completing your face makeup, make sure to sooth dry or chapped lips with Maybelline New York hydrating lip balms.

When you have oily skin, makeup primer is your best friend. After cleansing, toning and hydrating your face with moisturizer, apply a facial primer to make your foundation makeup last longer. Then, apply the matte moisturizer over your face, focusing especially on the oily T-zone. Next, complete your face foundation with a setting powder, especially around eyelid area, to help your eyeshadow stay intact.

How to Apply Liquid Foundation

Step 1: Choose the ideal sheer, medium or full coverage foundation depending on the occasion.

Step 2: After cleansing and hydrating, prep your skin with some makeup primer such as FACESTUDIO® MASTER PRIME® FACE PRIMER in the middle area of your face covering your nose, forehead and chin to make your liquid foundation last longer. 

Step 3: Once your skin is prepped and ready, apply the foundation with a foundation brush or a damp makeup sponge, spreading it evenly across your face, without forgetting your neck. Make sure you blend it in nicely all over with a damp makeup sponge or brush. Just remember that a matte foundation such as FIT ME® MATTE + PORELESS FOUNDATION is the best foundation for oily skin while a full coverage foundation like SUPER STAY® 24H FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION is great for a night out on the town or a special event. 

If your skin is more on the dry side, opt for a hydrating foundation such as FIT ME® HYDRATE + SMOOTH FOUNDATION.

Step 4: Don't forget to use a setting powder to have a more even skin tone and longer-lasting foundation. After applying the rest of your makeup, including eyeshadow and contour, make sure to use your favourite setting spray like FACESTUDIO® MASTER FIX WEAR-BOOSTING SETTING SPRAY to make your makeup look last for ages, even after dancing all night!

From oily to dry skin, Maybelline has the best foundation makeup for you. Waterproof, mattifying, hydrating, correcting, pore-minimizing or long-wearing foundation, our liquid foundations are like no other.