Creamy foundation with a mattifying effect. Foundation faberlic matting "perfect tone Foundation-care Sublimage Le Teint, Chanel

Svetlana Markova

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Mar 15 2016

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The problem of excessive oily skin often worries the fair sex. Ordinary cosmetics cannot withstand the increased work of the sebaceous glands and simply spreads over the face, clogging the pores. In such cases, only a matting foundation can be a way out of the situation. It is a special tool for masking the increased fat content of the face.

Mattifying effect foundation

It is known that the foundation with a matting effect has a light structure of low density. It does not have a shine effect, which makes it recommended for women with oily, problematic or combination skin. Here are the features that are typical for a matting foundation:

• ensuring the freshness of the appearance of the face throughout the day;
• creating a uniform tone of the face;
• elimination of greasiness of the skin;
• masking other minor defects.

What provides such an effect of the cream? The substances included in its composition with an adsorbing effect, which absorb excess produced sebum. It can be:

• mineral powder components;
• starch ingredients.

Here are some other substances that are part of the matting foundation:

1. Natural mineral pigments that adjust the color to the natural complexion.
2. Skin care products such as herbal extracts or fruit-based acids.
3. Special filters to protect against the negative component of solar radiation.

How to choose the tone of the cream

In order for the foundation to be useful, you need to choose the right tone of the product, which will blend perfectly with the shade of the face. To do this, follow these simple tips:

1. Do not test the cream on the back of your hand - the product will be used on the face, which means that the test should be carried out on it. Grab a cotton pad before going to the store, with which you can spread a little of the product on the transition surface from the face to the neck. If the toner is invisible - you can safely take it, this is your ideal tone.
2. Older women are not recommended to choose dark tones of foundation, because it adds a couple more years on top. In such cases, it is better to give preference to a shade that is slightly lighter than the natural skin color.
3. Don't skip the face cream test. Determining the shade solely by the color of the product itself, you are making a mistake, because on the skin it will change the tone.

How to choose a matte foundation

Before choosing a specific matting agent for your skin, you should figure out what types of foundation exist:

1. The usual foundation cream liquid consistency. Sold in plastic tubes.
2. concentrated tone. It is mixed with a simple face cream. The product contains light-reflecting and color pigments.
3. Mousse or soufflé. It has a lightweight texture, creates the effect of naturalness, while masking skin imperfections and not weighing it down. Recommended for adult women, because the product does not clog into wrinkles.
4. Foam. The structure is not dense, but airy, due to foaming, so this product is also suitable for oily skin.

Pay attention to the composition of the tool itself:

1. The matting cream must contain absorbent substances so that the toner has the effect of absorbing sebum and drying.
2. Tonalka should not contain oily ingredients, silicone and dimethicone, which block the access of air to the epidermis. Oily foundation clogs pores, forming subcutaneous inflammation and comedones.
3. A good addition to the cream will be salicylic acid and plant extracts.
4. Do not purchase a product with mineral oils and propylene glycol - these are the enemies of oily skin.

For oily skin

Lux Avon Mattifying Makeup Base:

• evens out the tone of the face;
• makes the surface of the face matte;
• has a soft airy structure;
• has a light floral aroma;
• contains shimmering particles;
• price from 500 r.

Avon Calm Glow Facial Tone:

• makes the skin fresh and radiant, soothes it;
• masks imperfections;
• contains extracts of chamomile and aloe vera;
• represented by a wide range of shades;
• indicated for oily skin;
• price from 350 r.

Cream for oily skin L'Oreal Paris Infiable:

• Creates a flawless matte finish thanks to durable polymers and mild ingredients.
• has an ultra-light texture that allows pores to breathe;
• contains microparticles that mask fat content;
• price from 550 r.

The Perfect Tone of Maybelline Affinimat:

• a large number of absorbent particles provides haze for the whole day;
• does not block the sebaceous glands, but absorb moisture and fat;
• lightweight formula perfectly evens out the tone, bringing it as close to natural as possible;
• does not dry the skin, but nourishes it with useful substances that normalize the water balance;
• price from 500 r.

Cream mousse Avon "Perfect shade":

• thanks to the lightweight structure, it is easily shaded;
• translucent coating scatters light from any angle;
• hides skin imperfections, creating a stable image for the whole day;
• price from 300 r.

Long-lasting matte foundation bb Bourgeois:

• does not create the feeling of a mask on the face;
• gently smoothes the surface of the skin;
• replaces skin defects with a soft matte shade;
• price from 500 r.

For problematic

A good moisturizer for oily skin Lumene Natural Code Skin perfector:

• evens out skin tone, making it velvety;
• the Arctic plantain extract, which is part of the composition, has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• mineral components do not allow oily sheen to appear;
• designed for problem skin;
• price from 300 r.

Good matting cream Faberlik "Magic Cream":

• creates a natural glow of the face;
• makes the skin radiant;
• does not weigh down and does not create the feeling of a mask;
• has a sun filter;
• price from 300 r.

Foundation for problem skin Clarins Ever Matte SPF 15:

• restores skin balance;
• prevents oily sheen;
• vegetable complex Skin Detox balances the production of fat;
• has a light melting structure, so it does not dry the face;

In our selection of 13 foundations that will perfectly cope with all the above tasks!

Foundation care Sublimage Le Teint, Chanel

The product solves two problems at once: it cares for the skin and provides a lasting tonal coverage. The cream contains a light-reflecting complex with diamond powder, which hides imperfections and visually makes the skin smooth.

The price is about 10,000 rubles.

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Foundation Lingerie de Peau, Guerlain

The foundation instantly hides all skin imperfections, providing a flawlessly smooth, uniform complexion. The face is soft and radiant, and the skin is tightened and perfect - what else is needed for happiness?!

The price is about 4000 rubles.

Tonal fluid Diorskin Forever Fluid, Dior

The tonal fluid will provide a perfect, even, flawless skin color from morning until late at night. The tool is presented in 28 shades, so that every woman can choose her ideal tone, which will improve the complexion and allow you to achieve the perfect radiance of the skin.

The price is about 3500 rubles.

Foundation Long Cover Fluid, Paese

This long-lasting foundation evens out and conceals imperfections, is resistant to heat and humidity, and does not require make-up adjustments throughout the day.

The price is about 1080 rubles.

Resistant cream-powder Double Wear SPF 10, Estee Lauder

A true bestseller of the brand! The foundation hides all the imperfections of the skin, while maintaining its original color, resistant to all weather conditions and lasts up to 24 hours.

The price is about 4000 rubles.

Foundation Le Teint Touche Éclat, Yves Saint Laurent

The first tonal product that eliminates traces of fatigue - 8 hours of sleep in one drop! A fresh, rested look and radiant skin without imperfections for the whole day - isn't it a dream?!

The price is about 4000 rubles.

Foundation Matissime Velvet, Givenchy

The foundation refines skin texture without clogging pores, gently conceals imperfections, and creates a vibrant complexion.

The price is about 4000 rubles.

Foundation Skin Tone Foundation, Kiko Milano

A liquid foundation with a highlighter that creates a smooth and naturally radiant finish, a la "make-up without makeup". Contains hyaluronic acid and SPF 15 sunscreen.

The price is about 1500 rubles.

Foundation Lasting Performance, Max Factor

This long-lasting coating stays on the skin all day, does not smudge, does not fade and looks natural. And thanks to the oil-absorbing components in the composition, the product reduces the formation of oily sheen of the skin.

The price is about 600 rubles.

Persistent matting foundation Infaillible, L'oreal

The innovative formula of the product creates the effect of a "second skin", creating an even, natural tone without imperfections for 24 hours. Flawless matte finish without mask effect!

The price is about 500 rubles.

Moisturizing Foundation All Day Ideal Stay, Eveline Cosmetics

The foundation adjusts to the color of the skin, lasts up to 24 hours without creating a "mask effect". The creamy, light consistency of the product perfectly moisturizes and delicately mattifies the skin, instantly hiding imperfections, including redness and age spots.

The price is about 400 rubles.

Foundation Studio Skin, Smashbox

Created by Smashbox Photo Studio, this ultra-long wear foundation blends in with your complexion to help cover redness and uneven skin tone. The light texture of the foundation blends beautifully and creates a flawless finish.

The price is about 2500 rubles.

2-in-1 Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, Clinique

A 2-in-1 liquid foundation and concealer that delivers thick yet weightless coverage for a perfect complexion every time. You can apply Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer all over your face as a foundation, or only on problem areas as a concealer.

The price is about 3000 rubles.

We dare to assume that your foundation is not so bad, and the reason for its bad behavior on the skin is quite correctable if you know what you are doing wrong. Makeup artists shared with us the most common mistakes women make (but never will again) when applying foundation.

You picked the wrong shade

Too orange or too gray, the wrong shade of foundation can at least spoil the first impression of you. When choosing a tone, make sure it matches your skin's natural pigment perfectly. Bobbi Brown makeup artist Amy Conway advises only test shades in natural daylight: “Unfortunately, many beauty departments are indoors in shopping malls with artificial light lamps. Take a few samples and do a test in a suitable setting - applying the tone at the top of the cheekbone and along the bottom line from the chin to the ear. Ideally, it should blend into the skin, not stand out or create a border. Keep in mind that foundations can oxidize, thereby changing the original color on the skin, so make your final decisions after a while."

You put on too much tone

Many people think that the tone should be applied to the entire face, but it is not! Makeup artist Flory White (clients include actress Emilia Clarke and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) explains: Foundation should only be applied where needed. For example, to even out the relief or mask imperfections in the form of redness and pigmentation, finely blending the remains in areas with “good” skin. Always start shading from the center outward so as not to leave traces of crime at the hairline. Work lightly and gracefully - the tone needs to be polished, not driven into the skin.

You don't know your skin tone

There are only two subtones - warm and cool. Amy Conway says: "If you still don't know which category you fall into, just take a look at your skin on a sunny day. A cold undertone is characterized by a slightly bluish tint, and a warm one is yellowish. In the first case, start with pink tones (plus cinnamon bronzing powder and gray shadows), in the second case, yellowish or golden colors are suitable (plus gold bronzer and taupe shades).

You are not prepping your skin for foundation

Makeup artist Liz Pugh (it girl clients include Alexa Chung and model Yasmine Le Bon) claims that the preparation of the skin begins the night before: “Thoroughly wash off the remnants of yesterday's makeup and environmental pollution, apply moisturizer and other products that the skin requires. When it comes to makeup, your main ally is patience. I always use a moisturizer or serum, as well as an eye area product. I wait a couple of minutes to let them soak in and earn. At this time, you can view Instagram, answer letters, and only then apply foundation. In the evening, if you have something important planned, lightly refresh your makeup with a thin layer of foundation. Only do this after splashing your face with thermal water or a moisturizing spray.

You do not use a primer and do not set makeup

Primer or makeup base is extremely important when applying foundation. Emmy Conway compares this is with a primer in repair cases - such a process helps to consolidate the result and avoid the influence of concomitant factors. The primer acts as an invisible barrier between skin and makeup. If the skin is oily, then the primer absorbs sebum and does not allow makeup to “leak”. If the skin type is dry, the primer does everything so that the epidermis does not “drink to the bottom” of the tone, making the surface patchy and uneven.” Fixing makeup means letting it last all day. Flory White says:“I usually use loose translucent powder and a flat sponge. You need to apply powder only where it is necessary - the T-zone (most often this is the fattest area) and cheekbones. Just blot these areas with a light pressure of the powder sponge. Unwanted shine can appear during the day, blotting papers will help get rid of it.

Your tone does not match the color of the neck

It's no secret that the tone color should match the skin tone of your neck, which does not mean that cream is also needed there (as some believe). Makeup artist Liz Pugh explains:“If you have the right foundation, you don’t need to put it on your neck. Just imagine all those stains on the collars. That's what he is right for, to look perfect, and not look like a face in a mask. For me, there is nothing worse when the face is one color and the neck is another. To avoid this, see how the tone behaves on the skin of the lower jaw (the same oval of the face, namely the area from the chin to the ear). If it is invisible, then it also does not differ from the color of the neck.

You are using the wrong brush or taking care of it incorrectly

Sometimes the type of foundation determines the tool you use to apply it. Emmy Conway prefers Synthetic bristle brushes: “They don't absorb product like sponges, which makes them more hygienic. Dry skin types also favor the use of brushes. However, if you want to achieve a matte effect, sponges work better - just dab them all over your face after applying the foundation. Neglecting to clean your tools will allow bacteria to multiply, which can lead to a dull complexion and acne. Flory White cleans brushes and sponges after each use:“It will take you a minute of your time, and the benefits for the skin cannot be measured. Firstly, hygiene, and secondly, a “clogged” tool does not work as smoothly as a clean one. Use a special cleaner for brushes with synthetic bristles; for natural brushes, everything is the same as with hair - shampoo and conditioner.

You don't know which finish is "your"

Shops are overflowing with tonal products of all possible textures and compositions. Spending money in vain with such a variety is easy. Always remember that liquid or cream tone is ideal for dry skin. Their formulas have a moisturizing effect and lock in the skin's own moisture. For oily or combination skin, water-based or compact products are suitable. Emmy Conway says:“For oily skin you want a matte finish, for dry skin you want moist and radiant. The same goes for highlighters: liquid for dry skin and compact for oily.

Liz Pugh raises another issue:“Have you noticed white spots on your face when you are photographed with a flash? This is a feature of sunscreens with a high SPF factor. The higher it is, the greater the content of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide - it is they that treacherously appear in the photographs of gossip columns. The protective factor of foundation is lower, so white spots are not noticeable. What if you only agree to SPF50 but want to avoid whiteness? Use liquid products of the UV Shield category and only then apply foundation. Mineral compact products in this matter are also not allies. They contain silica and mica components that show up in camera flashes.

Flory White recalls the eye area:“The tone in the company of concealer can draw attention to wrinkles. I always apply a foundation and only then a corrector, since in this case problem areas are especially noticeable. If you go overboard with the corrector, just take the eye contour cream, warm it in the palms of your hands and gently work it with the pad of your fingers along the lower eyelid.

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Foundation is a basic tool that is popular even among those girls who are generally indifferent to cosmetics. Love is explained simply: it is the foundation that allows you to “put things in order” in no time. He is able to even out the face, hiding small bumps, redness, and freckles. To achieve the perfect result, consider a few professional tricks:

• If the texture of the foundation is too thick for you, just mix it with your regular moisturizer or fluid. In the event that, on the contrary, it is required to increase the density, mix the foundation with a small amount of powder to match.
• Creating a radiant foundation at home is very simple: add some gold or pearl eyeshadow to the foundation. A great solution when there is no highlighter at hand!
• Remember an important rule: girls should choose a water-based foundation, dry skin will perfectly “make friends” with a creamy texture.
• Makeup artist Kim Kardashian advises you to resort to the following trick: when you are going to a party, do not forget to put some foundation on your ears. Otherwise, in contrast to the rest of the face in the photographs, they will look reddish.

We present a selection of foundation creams that cope with all important tasks at once.

Toleriane Teint, La Roche-Posay

The brand's bestseller remains one of the most popular foundations for several good reasons. Firstly, it contains essential oils, vitamins E and B5, which care for the skin. Secondly, the cream has a phenomenal durability and provides the perfect skin tone for the whole day. Thirdly, it is presented immediately in ten shades.



All Nighter Urban Decay



The novelty of the brand claims to be one of the main beauty discoveries of the year. The legendary Teint Idole Ultra foundation has undergone an impressive renovation, thanks to which it has acquired a truly resistant formula: manufacturers guarantee durability up to 24 hours. Even beginners can achieve natural and natural coverage without the effect of a mask, as the weightless texture does not leave spots on the skin and is distributed evenly. Another bonus is the extended range of shades.



Pro Foundation Mixer, NYX Professional Makeup



Can't find the perfect shade of foundation or accidentally bought a product that doesn't suit you? These problems are very easy to solve! With the Pro Foundation Mixer, you can lighten or darken your foundation shade. In addition, there are light white shades in the range of shades that work as a highlighter, making the face visually fresher. It is enough to mix a small amount of the product with a tonal foundation and apply on the face.



BB Cream Ambre Solaire, Garnier



Looking for a foundation with a lightweight texture but extra hold? Take a look at Power Fabric. It perfectly evens out skin tone, hides signs of fatigue and visible imperfections, while not leaving. The result is a second-skin effect that lasts up to 16 hours.

A beautiful and even skin tone without flaws is the main decoration of a girl’s appearance and a guarantee of the success of any makeup. But, as you know, not all girls are the owners of such skin. But this is not a reason to be upset, because the foundation is a real salvation and a gift for girls if they know how to use it.

Unfortunately, among girls it is very common to believe that foundation is needed solely to improve the appearance. Because of this, when choosing it, they rely only on the correspondence of the shade of the cream to the shade of the skin of the face, but this is a mistake.

If you choose the wrong foundation, the skin condition can deteriorate dramatically and there is a risk of getting only a negative effect from its use. Therefore, when choosing this product it is very important to consider the type of skin: oily, combination, normal or dry. Each manufacturer is required to write what type of skin this product is intended for.

So, owners of oily skin need a foundation that contains substances that regulate sebum secretion, such as zinc or sulfur, as well as vitamins A and B. And those who have naturally dry skin should look at products that contain various oils, as this will help reduce flaking.

Properly selected foundation can be considered not only decorative, but also a care product.

The role of foundation in makeup is difficult to overestimate. Therefore, it is important not only to choose a product suitable for the type of skin, but also suitable for its shade. An incorrectly chosen shade can greatly spoil the whole appearance, as it will look unnatural and sloppy. How to choose the right shade?

Contrary to popular belief, no need to test the cream on your hand to see if the shade matches. When choosing a tonal framework in this way, the probability of making a mistake is extremely high. Therefore, it is recommended to come to a cosmetic store without makeup and test immediately on the face. So you can be guaranteed to choose the perfect shade that will not contrast with the color of the skin.

However, even buying the perfect foundation is not a guarantee of the success of makeup and appearance, because everything can be spoiled by improper application of the product.

Many people, not knowing how to use this tool correctly, create a so-called mask that makes their face completely lifeless. This, of course, will only ruin the look. Therefore, it is worth figuring out how to properly apply this cosmetic product.

There are not so many means with which you can apply this product: brushes, a beauty blender and fingertips. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, but in general they are approximately equal in efficiency. The most important thing is to understand Not what to apply, but HOW.

The product should be applied in good light on a cleansed and moisturized face. Next, mentally divide the face into 4 zones (forehead, nose, chin, cheekbones) and apply 1 small drop of foundation on each of them.

Then shade the cream, and fix the result with powder and thermal water so that the result does not deteriorate during the day. And in order not to harm the skin, it is necessary to thoroughly wash off makeup every evening and use moisturizing creams.