ABC Makeup Cosmetic Guidelines

Why do you need a concealer?

The main skin-friendly cosmetic to support your make-up is a concealer. It aims at hiding all the skin defects. The concealer shouldn’t be white or too fair. It should be just a bit (one tone) fairer than your complexion.

Which foundation is best for you?

Foundation is the makeup basis. Which foundation to choose depends on your skin type and climatic conditions. For oil and combination skin it’s advisable to choose oil-free foundations or those with a small amount of oil. For normal and dry skin you’d better pick creamy foundations with richer ingredients. Most people can use more or less oily foundations depending on the season of the year.

How to choose a foundation colour?

Select a few colors that seem close to your natural skin tone. Do it during the day, in the natural sun light.

Apply a couple dots of each color on areas of your jawline (the inner wrist or hand aren't the best spots, contrary to popular belief). Take a good, long look - near a window. Ask to for a hand mirror and stand near a doorway, or step outside, to see which foundation looks best in the natural light. The right shade is one that you can't see because it blends in so well.

Which powder to choose – loose or compact?

Powder coulour should be compatible with your natural skin tone and foundation colour. Fair up to medium tones will adjust to every skin type and every foundation tone.

Loose powder helps set your makeup in the morning and in the evening before leaving home. Compact powder is indispensable with touch-ups of a nose, chin and forehead during the day. Do always have it with you, it can replace loose powder during short trips.