The perfect match.

Every girl strives to find the perfect foundation, a foundation that will make the skin glow in a healthy manner. However with so much choice and an abundance of brands available this can prove quite a task. When considering the choices on hand you need to ask yourself what you want from a foundation, do you desire even and complete coverage, a translucent complexion or added luminosity?

A good end result is all down to how you apply the product. For example a lot of foundation wearers skip a very important step when striving to achieve that sheer complexion. This particular step comes in the shape of a serum-like gel entitled primer and has the ability to create a smooth and even base for the foundation, as well as making the end product last much longer.

Another important factor to consider is of course the shade. You should go for a shade that is almost identical to your skin tone as this will blend into your skin without appearing too dark or too light. If you want to achieve a sun kissed look you shouldn’t go for a darker foundation but apply a sweep of bronzer to the face instead. Foundation is there to enhance the skin and not act as a mask. Using natural daylight when applying the product will give wearers the most truthful view.

A favourite on the market is Maxfactor’s Second Skin’ which promises to match the skin tone perfectly in order to achieve a flawless coverage. This is probably due to the multi-tonal pigments the product boasts. Not only does it offer a translucent glow but also it’s on sale for less than £15.00.

The best way to apply the product is by using a flat foundation brush in an upward and oval motion as this will create an even and polished finish, to complete the look with a matte finish you should apply a small amount of powder to the t-zones.