Beauty Bus

If we possess a clear complexion then we feel both confident and happy in ourselves, having to deal with problem skin on a daily basis can sometimes make us feel a little down in dumps.

When it comes down to the nitty gritty facts, balance is the key to perfect skin, why else would a variety of skin care brands use the slogan ‘pH Balanced’ on an assortment of their skin care formulas?

The term pH in fact stands for potential of hydrogen, which evaluates the measures of hydrogen ion concentration in a substance.  The scale for this begins a t 0, which claims to be the most acidic.  The scale finishes at 14, which is the most alkaline number in the scale.  A Danish chemist determined all of the above in the early 1900’s.  Seven is the mid point on the scale and this is the most neutral number, for example water is pH 7.

The body keeps an extremely specific balance between both acidity and alkalinity, however I it sways one way more than the other, this is most likely due to a whole host of unhealthy traits, which in turn produce a variety of unwanted results.  Such results include dry skin, rapidly ageing skin, inflammation of the complexion, fatigue, disease, weight gain and acne.

There are an assortment of diets and health food supplements on the market that promise to help combat such ailments and in turn provide you with a healthy and glowing complexion with a perfect pH balance.

When you need an extra amazing foundation, look no further than the latest HD-worthy foundations, which work to bring perfect looking complexions into focus.  Such a formula is used by A-list celebrities, models, make-up artists and fashionista’s worldwide as when in front of the camera, at a high fashion photo shoot or quite simply at a knock-out event, you need to look your best and lights, flashes, cameras and busy places can often make our skin shine.

There have been many attempts over the years to create a flawless looking skin; Roman ladies even went as far to hide imperfections with chalk!  However it wasn’t until the 1930’s that the real deal came about.  The renowned make-up brand Maxfactor discovered that grease paint was able to restore a pearly complexion to the skin, this looked flawless on the black and white camera, however a little too heavy on the Technicolor camera.  He therefore decided to create something a little different in the shape of Pan-Cake.  This clever foundation quickly became a staple item in every woman’s’ make-up bag and is still used today!  Today’s Pan-Cakes have however been developed even further an in turn provide woman with a variety of natural shades and hues to choose from.  All boast to make the skin appear both smooth, soft and blemish free, even at close up angles the light and mineral based formulas of today boast to be completely invisible in appearance.  This is great news for movies stars, TV presenters and chat show hosts, as when on camera, every pimple, spot, dry area and blemish seem to be instantly enhanced

When it comes to creating a flawless complexion that appears smooth and unblemished even close up, you need to invest in n extremely good foundation.  This applies especially to those that appear in front of the camera on a daily basis as film and television has the effect of making every flaw stand to attention.  Every pimple, spot, blemish and line suddenly becomes super noticeable and if you possess slightly oily skin, you suddenly appear to shine more than ever before.  The lights are the main culprit as they not only shine fully in the subjects direction, they are also extremely hot and have the ability to make a carefully applied face of make-up melt instantly!

This is where lightweight studio formulas come into play.  They are in a career saving must-have product for many in the film world.  Many woman are now able to look natural, even when stood under the studio’s fluorescent lights and energy saving bulbs, this is all doe to the series of foundations now available on the market that have been solely developed for HD screening and movie make-up requirements!  In fact HD make-up has been described as the camera friendly make-up from heaven!

Finally the cake like foundation of past years is no longer taking centre stage in our make-up bags, the latest foundations instead offer a sheer and easily blended result.

There are now even miniature airbrush machines available to the true make-up fanatic, which in turn release an even amount of product onto the face through the use of a motorised nozzle.  Despite this method being around for quite some time now, it has now been simplified so much that anyone is able to use it in the comfort of his or her own home

Nowadays wearing make-up has actually been stated to be good for your skin, some contain SPF factors in order to protect your delicate facial skin from the harsh rays of the sun, others are highly moisturising and a few products even boast to be so pure that you can actually sleep in them.  Mind if you do have time to take your face off before bedtime we highly recommend it!  The all-new mineral foundations on the market come in a powder like formula that is buffed to the skin using a soft professional brush, such a style of make-up is great for those who have problem skin such as blemishes, pimples, red spots and any other problem areas as mineral foundations claim to combat these unsightly signs and work to clear them.

Model’s on this year’s runways were showcasing a very different look to usual in that skin was buffed to a glowing gorgeousness as appose t caked in a dramatic paint like foundation.  Skin appeared clear and fresh, often with a little rose pink blush to keep it natural and healthy looking as appose to heavy and over the top.

For best results opt for a natural foundation such as CoverGirl’s new Nature Luxe formula, which was used backstage at many of this season’s shows.  The make-up artist to the A-list was certainly one make up artist to big up this new product from CoverGirl, if it’s good enough for her and a whole hard of model’s, it is certainly a must-have investment for us!

After the tinted loving 90’s we have finally found the answer to flawless looking skin that comes in the shape o a make up that leaves complexions looking polished, even and pretty yet still light weight in style.

Other benefits of such foundations include antioxidants, making the all-new range of foundations a great way to look flawlessly good and address any skin queries at the same time

Bourjois are the make-up brand behind the new Healthy Mix Liquid Foundation that boasts a perfect match, texture, shade and look.  In fact the cosmetic brand Bourjois claim this particular foundation is everything you would ever require from a foundation.  The unique formula boasts to cover unsightly pimples, blemishes, blotches and dark under the eye shadows without appearing cak-like on the skin

For best results the liquid formula should be applied to the skin using a foundation brush rather than a sponge and the user should really spend a little time buffing the product into the skins surface, this will in turn achieve a flawless result.

Many reviews have given this product a five star rating possibly because it is an extremely affordable product that claims to achieve great results.  The shade 56 Light Bronze appears to be one of the more popular shades and one which suits the standard skin tone.

The product is said to stay put for up to 16 hours, boasting the same moist and dewy finish both at the end as at the start of application.  Using a primer prior to applying the foundation will make it stay put for longer and there will be no need for touch-ups as the skin will stay looking both bright and radiant.  

The foundation gives a good coverage and can be purchased either in store or online and at any beauty counters stocking the Bourjois make up line.

Most women desire to achieve a flawless yet natural complexion and in order to make this a reality, choosing the right foundation is a very important key factor. Bare Escentuals Foundation is one such product that boasts to do exactly this, it can both aid in minimizing the unsightly appearance of blemishes as well as freckles and pores. This particular powder claims to supply excellent coverage to the skin whilst still creating a youthful and natural glow. The skin therefore appears flawless but doesn’t look caked in make-up. This is due to the skin friendly ingredients housed in this clever foundation formula, it is made up of various natural minerals which in turn act as a creamy matte substance that is still able to brush on like a powder, leaving skin radiant and dewy.

This innovative formula is extremely easy to apply to the skin and boasts to create an even and flawless coverage all day long. It comes in a range of twenty shades making it perfect for all skin types; it is also suitable for those with sensitive skin and acts as a natural sunscreen that protects our skin from various daily elements such as harmful rays.

It is so light and natural looking that it can be worn everyday, Bare Escentuals even state you can sleep in the formula as it has been created using only 100% of bare minerals which boast to improve the appearance of the skin over time.

This liquid foundation is a recent addition to the Guerlain make-up range and boasts to not only create an even coverage but also adds an illuminating glow to the complexion. It comes in a 1 oz sized container and promises to awaken and restore tired looking skin by injecting the complexion with essential regenerating properties.

These properties include Myrrh Oil which aids in renewing the skin, Gold Radiance Pigment which adds a glow to the complexion and a variety of peptides which will in turn smooth and work to diminuish any fine lines or wrinkles that appear on the face. Using this skin beneficial foundation will create the illusion of a silky and smooth complexion.

Applying the Guerlain Parure Gold Foundation to the face will achieve a look that is both natural and healthy in appearance. The formula is extremely lightweight and therefore won’t appear too heavy on the skin, making it the perfect daytime foundation. The medium coverage of this product won’t appear oily or greasy and never appears caked on, the formula is extremely easy to smooth into the skins surface and still adds a subtle glow to the face. This particular product appears silkily smooth to touch and the lightweight formula is both comfortable and practical enough to wear everyday.

For best results this foundation should be applied with a brush, firstly dot the product over the surface of the face and then using the foundation brush, work the product evenly across the skin, blending it at the same time. For a natural look simply apply one single coat of product but for a more dramatic evening style work more product into the areas desired.

As well as the variety of skincare properties featured in the formula, the Guerlain Foundation offers an appealing fragrance and is available in six shades.

Diorskin Nude is one of Dior’s most recent foundations to be released, The product boasts to offer a slightly dewy finish as well as being extremely lightweight. This weightless formula is an innovative combination of both various mineral pigments and a unique blend of Mineralised Water. All of the elements featured in this foundation are 100% natural.

In order to suit a wide range of skin types, Dior has produced this particular product in an array of shades, ranging from Ivory to Light beige, Medium Beige to Honey Beige and Dark Beige to Dark Brown. These exact shades each have a numbering system, 070 being the deepest shade whilst number 010 offers the lightest shade and a colour that is completely neutral. This means it houses no yellow, pink or peach undertones. All of the foundations ending in a zero will in fact reflect neutral undertones, whilst those ending in the number one are more suitable for olive skin tones and will reflect notes of yellow undertones. All numbers ending in two will reflect cool tones such as pink and those ending in three will reflect peach undertones, these peachy notes are better suited to those with warm skin tones.

When applying this foundation or any foundation always be sure to match the tone of your neck to that of your facial complexion, otherwise an unsightly line will appear. Despite this foundation appearing weightless and being of an almost watery consistency, it still manages to achieve an all over even coverage.