Comments on: How to choose the right foundation http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/ blogging about beauty Tue, 22 May 2012 08:42:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-39966 beautifulwithbrains Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:56:44 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-39966 Mona, you're welcome. If you're in a rush, then getting a lighter shade of foundation is best. Primers are useful but that's just an extra step that's not always necessary. And thank you, you're too kind. I've been thinking of starting a channel on youtube for a while but I have no idea how to make videos. But I plan to start learning that soon. ;) Mona, you’re welcome. If you’re in a rush, then getting a lighter shade of foundation is best. Primers are useful but that’s just an extra step that’s not always necessary.

And thank you, you’re too kind. I’ve been thinking of starting a channel on youtube for a while but I have no idea how to make videos. But I plan to start learning that soon. ;)

]]> By: mona http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-39954 mona Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:54:21 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-39954 Wow. That makes so much sense . Cheers ! I think i'll go for a-shade-lighter solution ... I'm always getting ready in a rush so it will be a huge help. Thanks so much for your wonderful insights .... i'm going to pop out to Boots now! ;) xxx P.S. you should start a vlog on Youtube! I know i'll subscribe ! :) Wow. That makes so much sense . Cheers !
I think i’ll go for a-shade-lighter solution … I’m always getting ready in a rush so it will be a huge help.
Thanks so much for your wonderful insights …. i’m going to pop out to Boots now! ;)
xxx

P.S. you should start a vlog on Youtube! I know i’ll subscribe ! :)

]]> By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-39950 beautifulwithbrains Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:47:42 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-39950 Mona, thanks, I'm glad you like the blog. From what you're describing, it seems to me that your foundation oxidises. That means that the pigments in the fondation react with the oils in your skin causing the color to get darker. For some people, applying a face primer solves the problem as by creating a barrier between the foundation and the skin, the color shouldn't oxidize. It doesn't work for everyone though so if a primer doesn't work for you, you'll just have to buy a foundation that's a shade lighter so that when it oxidise, it'll match you perfectly. Hope this helps. Mona, thanks, I’m glad you like the blog.

From what you’re describing, it seems to me that your foundation oxidises. That means that the pigments in the fondation react with the oils in your skin causing the color to get darker. For some people, applying a face primer solves the problem as by creating a barrier between the foundation and the skin, the color shouldn’t oxidize. It doesn’t work for everyone though so if a primer doesn’t work for you, you’ll just have to buy a foundation that’s a shade lighter so that when it oxidise, it’ll match you perfectly. Hope this helps.

]]> By: mona http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-39920 mona Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:12:16 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-39920 Hi there. Wonderful blog! :D Really wanted to ask you one question: I am Asian but have a relatively fairer complexion than the classical Asian olive/dark skin. When buying founation, I bought one which was for medium skin tone (not too light, neither too dark). I've been using it mixed with my moisturizer for a sheer effect and then i seal it off with with a sheer translucent powder. Here is the dilemma: my skin is appearing darker after putting on makeup! I've noticed it visibly in the mirror, in photgraphs. Without the foundation (or simply with translucent powder on), I have a lighter skin tone. But ever since using this foundation, I appear to have darkened! I could've sworn this is exactly my complexion shade though. Should i go for a lighter foundation or is there something else that i'm doing wrong here? please help! xxx Hi there. Wonderful blog! :D
Really wanted to ask you one question:
I am Asian but have a relatively fairer complexion than the classical Asian olive/dark skin. When buying founation, I bought one which was for medium skin tone (not too light, neither too dark). I’ve been using it mixed with my moisturizer for a sheer effect and then i seal it off with with a sheer translucent powder.
Here is the dilemma: my skin is appearing darker after putting on makeup! I’ve noticed it visibly in the mirror, in photgraphs. Without the foundation (or simply with translucent powder on), I have a lighter skin tone. But ever since using this foundation, I appear to have darkened! I could’ve sworn this is exactly my complexion shade though.
Should i go for a lighter foundation or is there something else that i’m doing wrong here?
please help!
xxx

]]> By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-26071 beautifulwithbrains Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:03:02 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-26071 Louise, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time finding a foundation that works for you. Have you tried pure mineral foundations? They usually contain very few ingredients so the risk they're gonna cause any negative reactions like irritations or breakouts is much smaller. The Body Shop makes a pure mineral foundation that's pretty good or there are lots of indie mineral makeup companies that make them too. Louise, I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time finding a foundation that works for you. Have you tried pure mineral foundations? They usually contain very few ingredients so the risk they’re gonna cause any negative reactions like irritations or breakouts is much smaller. The Body Shop makes a pure mineral foundation that’s pretty good or there are lots of indie mineral makeup companies that make them too.

]]> By: Louise Muhammad http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-26012 Louise Muhammad Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:07:54 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-26012 Hey there, i'm trying to find the right foundation for my skin? For some reason i can't seem to find the right foundation for my skin. With what ever foundation i seem to buy it never looks good on my skin ... I buy powder foundtion & liquid foundation. I find that when i wear these different types of foundation i seem to break out in spots when i wash it off at bedtime I'm not happy about this. So I'm just wondering can you please help me choose the right foundation for my skin type? ... I wouldn't say my skin is very dry i do have sensitive skin. Can you please tell me what type of foundation to use whether its powder or liquid? & what store i can purchase it from. thanks Louise x .-= Louise Muhammad´s last blog ..<a href="http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/26/cant-sleep-8-tips-to-stop-tossing-and-turning-in-your-bed/" rel="nofollow">Can’t sleep? 8 Tips to Stop Tossing and Turning in your Bed</a> =-. Hey there, i’m trying to find the right foundation for my skin? For some reason i can’t seem to find the right foundation for my skin. With what ever foundation i seem to buy it never looks good on my skin … I buy powder foundtion & liquid foundation. I find that when i wear these different types of foundation i seem to break out in spots when i wash it off at bedtime I’m not happy about this. So I’m just wondering can you please help me choose the right foundation for my skin type? … I wouldn’t say my skin is very dry i do have sensitive skin. Can you please tell me what type of foundation to use whether its powder or liquid? & what store i can purchase it from. thanks Louise x
.-= Louise Muhammad´s last blog ..Can’t sleep? 8 Tips to Stop Tossing and Turning in your Bed =-.

]]> By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-19610 beautifulwithbrains Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:47:01 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-19610 Tooba, you're welcome. Tooba, you’re welcome.

]]> By: Tooba http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2008/07/02/how-to-choose-the-right-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-19589 Tooba Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:07:35 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-19589 Thanks for these wonderful tips. Thanks for these wonderful tips.

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