Beginner 101 – What You Shouldn’t Do When Applying Foundation?

Hello lovelies!

Here are some foundation don’ts that you need to bear in mind when applying foundation:

Don’t over exfoliate your skin before applying foundation because that will dry up your skin and make the foundation look flaky
Don’t apply a thick layer in the first go because that way you won’t be able to adjust the coverage later
Don’t test the color on your arms or hands because it might mislead you to get the wrong shade of foundation
Don’t put foundation if you haven’t freshly washed your face because that would:
A)- Clog your pores
B)- Make your face look dirty
Don’t put on lighter or darker foundation because lighter foundation will turn your face grey and darker will turn it orange
Don’t try to cover everything with foundation because there is a reason why they have developed concealers, powders and corrector
Don’t try to cover your blemishes by packing on foundation because that would accentuate the blemish instead of hiding it
Don’t apply foundation with a dirty sponge because it will aid bacterial growth causing cystic breakouts
Don’t powder too much after applying a thick coverage foundation because that will make your face look cakey
Don’t rub it too much because that will highlight your pores and make dry skin look really flaky
Don’t use oil based foundations if you already have oily skin
Don’t mix day creams or night creams in your foundation because some ingredients cannot exist together
Don’t apply foundation directly onto your skin because some foundations have ingredients that can harm your skin if they touch your skin directly
Don’t use SPF based foundations if you have to go for flash photography