The Purpose Of Foundation And How To Choose The Right One? - HOK Makeup

The Purpose Of Foundation And How To Choose The Right One?

Foundation is just what its name suggests: the basis on which your entire makeup look will be designed. For a wide range of items that differ in texture, colour, and consistency,' Foundation' is an umbrella word. Foundation is a product that is applied to the entire face to provide the skin with an even finish. There are many types and kinds of cosmetic foundation, and each product is different, and it's important to recognise those differences to find the best match for you.


Pick Your Coverage

The first feature of the foundation is coverage, which refers to the amount of pigment in the base. Highly pigmented formulas have full coverage, while formulas fall somewhere in the sheer-to-medium coverage range with lower pigment percentages.


If you haven't used foundation before, a sheer foundation is a great place to start. For beginners, lighter coverage is usually easier to deal with. Low- or medium-coverage foundations will give the skin a more natural finish, depending on the formula, making this type of makeup perfect for daily wear as well as special occasions. With a lighter base, by adding more of the substances before you are happy, you can still construct your coverage to suit you. You may want to move on to a full-coverage base like wet n wild photo focus foundation as it is a good option for:


  • acne, hyperpigmentation or scarring, more severe skin conditions
  • Picture shootings or any appearance where you might be officially photographed
  • A dramatic beauty look

Applying full-coverage formulas can be trickier because mistakes are more noticeable. However, it is worth the time spent perfecting your application skills if you have a lot you would like to minimise.


Pick Your Formula

The formulation is the second element of the foundation. Foundations come in the form of sticks, liquid, cream, and powder. In coverage as well as staying power, each form of makeup varies.


Stick, liquid, and cream formulations typically vary from sheer to very opaque. Dust foundations, on the other hand, have complete coverage very rarely and need to be reapplied during the day in general.


Pick Your Finish

The last piece is the completion of the foundation puzzle. Most foundations are defined as matte, radiant, usual, glowing, and so on.


Light-reflecting pigments and glitter are foundations that hold expressions such as 'dewy',' glowing,' and 'luminous' on the box to give the skin a radiant finish. For those who want to make dry skin look healthier and more youthful, such foundations are better.

Foundations intended to offer a natural finish to the skin are often referred to as 'natural' or 'matte' (shine-free) and rarely involve mica or other reflective ingredients. Matte or natural-finish foundations look more like real skin, making them suitable for complexions that are oily or combo-oily.


More than owning a foundation, it is essential to buy the right foundation that will suit your skin. You are well on your way to picking out the right foundation for you once you have determined what kind of coverage, formula, and finish you want.

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