Tips for Prom: Foundation and Other Things

• Make sure you use a full coverage foundation. This will ensure your face looks flawless in photos.
• SPF in foundation is a no. This is because SPF makes your face appear a little more whiter in flash photography.
• It is a good idea to carry either blotting papers or your face powder, that way if you get shiny throughout the night, you will be able to have a quick fix.
• Another important thing to carry would be your lash glue, just in case. As well as a small needle and thread, bobby pins, and your lipgloss/stick. You never know what could happen and you'd want to be prepared.
• Use matte bronzer and matte blush (this means a product that has no shimmer or glitter). This will look better in photography
• If you are planning on being tan for prom (spray, tanning bed, and self tan) be sure to start at least 2 weeks ahead, and not do it at least three days before. This is because if you get burnt, it won't be so bad after three days. If you are a little orange from the spray or self, then showering a few days before will help reduce it.
• Revlon Photoready, Makeup Forever HD foundation, Clinique Almost Powder, Nars Sheer Matte foundation, are just a few awesome foundations that would be perfect for prom. No SPF, matte finish, and long wearing. I spoke to a few Sephora makeup artists, and those were their picks, (other then the Revlon).
• Use an oil free foundation primer to ensure the product doesn't smudge
• Use a long lasting setting spray so your foundation is sweat and food proof
• If you notice any breakouts the day of prom, ice it as soon as you notice it. The ice will make it appear smaller. Also, you can use Visine on a q-tip and dab it over the breakout for 30 seconds. Visine helps reduce the blood vessels, so it won't be as red.

Color Correcting!

So one of my friends asked me a question involving color correcting. And I completely forgot to even consider a post about it! I think it's the foundation of makeup. If you don't know what I mean by color correcting, I will explain:

So let's say you have a skin discoloration somewhere, you are going to want to conceal them with the opposite color.

If you look at the color wheel, it will tell you exactly what colored product you will need to cover up the discoloration.

Under eye circles are the most obvious in regards to color correcting. Here are some examples of what color your under eye circles are and what to conceal them with:

Purple Undertone: straight across on the CW is yellow, so using a yellow based concealer it will hide your purple color

Blue Undertone: you are going to want to use an orange based product. This is similar to the yellow, but the orange may be more difficult to find. You can always use a matte cream eyeshadow as well.

Redness and Acne: simply use a green concealer. You may think that is bazaar, but it really works! Many companies have come out with color correcting kits, even drugstore ones.

There are brands that make concealer specifically for under the eye:

Lancome Effacernes: avaliable at Sephora, Shoppers, or any department store, 32$

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage: avaliable at Sephora, 30$

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit: avaliable at Sephora, 32$

Almay Wake Up Under Eye Concealer: available at drugstores and ulta, 10$

Physicians Formula Circle Control: available at drugstores and ulta, 12$

Olay Simply Ageless Concealer: available at drugstores and ulta, 14$

As for how to apply it, it is a little confusing because now you have to apply a foundation, color corrector, concealer and powder?! Well just remember to correct, even out, hide and set. So first you apply your moisturizer or primer if you wish, then you apply the color corrector, you even out your skin with foundation, you hide any other blemishes you may have, and then you set it all in place with a translucent powder or powder foundation.

Here are some good correctors:

Lise Watier Concealer Wheel: avaliable at Sephora, Shoppers 30$

Physicians Formula Color Correcting Trio (also comes in green): walmart, drugstores, 11$

Stila One Step Correct: Sephora, 36$

Thanks for reading, and I hope this helped! Any questions can be asked on my twitter or below (you dont need to join blogspot to comment)!

Foundation Basics

So, you are at a drug store or a Sephora, and you are looking for a new foundation. What are you going to pick? Do you even know where to start? Well if you have no idea, I shall help you!

First you have to determine which type of skin you have. This is because if you choose a foundation that is either to dry or to oily for your face, you may breakout or dry out. Knowing what skin type you have will help you also choose products for skin care, like cleanser, toner and moisturizer.

Oily Skin:

Your skin is oily all over, may be acne prone, acne scars. This is caused by glands that produce too much sebum on your face, causing it to appear greasy and shiny. The oily blocks pores, and causes acne, your purse may also appear larger on your nose or forehead.

Dry Skin:

Dry all over, splotchy, red, dry patches, flakey. This can also be referred to as "sensitive skin" on packaging. This skin type is caused from the skin itself being delicate. It requires special care and maintenance. It is generally sensitive to alcohol, synthetic ingredients, fragrance, and artificial colours.

Combination Skin:

Usually this skin type is oily in the "T" zone (forehead down to the nose in a "T" shape) and dry everywhere else.

Normal Skin:

This type is not only a blessing to have, but also doesn't require much attention. It produces oils, but not a noticeable amount. It is not too dry. It generally stays plump and healthy looking.

Now you need to decide which foundation to choose.

Oily Skin:

Drug Store;

Loreal Magic Smooth Souffle foundation

This foundation is a creamy mousse texture. It makes your face look airbrushed. It's best applied with a flat foundation brush or a small stippling brush. This product needs to be set with either a translucent powder, or a powder foundation. It also shows up two shades darker when you first apply it, but once it's blended, it matches.

17-21$

Sephora;

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

This foundation is what it says, a creme. It is a full coverage foundation, it is oil free. The description says it's perfect for rosacea and hard to cover pigmentation. Best applied with either clean finger tips or a flat foundation brush.

42$

Sensitive Skin:

Drug Store;

Cover Girl Nature Luxe

This product works for sensitive/dry skin because it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals or irritating ingredients. It's natural, like Taylor Swift said "a light touch of cucumber!". Cucumber actually has a cooling effect on the skin, so dry irritated skin will feel more relieved. This is a light to medium coverage. This is a light to medium coverage.

Best applied with clean fingertips or a beauty sponge.

From 7-12$

Sephora;

Clinique Perfectly Real

Not only is this brand great for sensitive skin, this foundation is even better. It's hypoallergenic, oil free, and non-acnegeneic. It's light weight, and water based, so it definitely won't be irritating.

Best applied with a flat foundation brush or a stippling brush.

24$

Combonation Skin:

Drug Store;

L'oreal True Match

I love this foundation, this is the one I am currently using. What drew me to this foundation was the colour selection; they have at least 20 different shades. They offer cool tones and warm tones. (in cease you were wondering, I am C1, which is cool alabaster) It's very blend able and light, but has a medium to full coverage. It does need to be set with some sort go powder.

Best applied with a flat foundation brush, then continue to blend with a sponge.

13$

MAC;

MatchMaster foundation

This is a new product from MAC, and it uses translucent pigments to match the ones on your face, to create a perfect shade. It is a medium to full coverage. It has a semi-matte finish, which is perfect for combo skin!

Best applied with a stippling brush.

39$

Normal skin:

It really depends on what coverage you want. You can pretty much wear any type of foundation, well ones that aren't specific to another skin type (like oily or sensitive).

Sephora; (full coverage)

Make Up Forever HD Foundation

This foundation flawlessly covers any imperfections and is long lasting.

Best applied with a stippling brush, and blended with your a beauty sponge.

40$

(light coverage)

Urban Defence Tinted Moisturizer

Really, any tinted moisturizer will work if you don't want the effect of a fully covered face. I like Urban Decay because they are cruelty free, which is important to me!

Best applied with your fingers, and does not need to be set with any powders.

30$

Drug Store; (light coverage)

Maybelline Fit Me foundation

Light coverage, lets your skin come through. Blendable and smooth, its a natural finish and makes your skin dewy.

Best applied with a foundation brush.

7-13$

(full coverage)

Revlon ColorStay

(yes this says for oily/combo skin, but so many reviews say it sides, so its better for normal)

This foundation is build able and long lasting. It also gives a matte finish.

Best applied with a beauty sponge.

11-16$

I hope this helped!