Good morning and hello Monday! It’s my Birthday week and I have some fun stuff planned for all of you! But first, let’s start with a little Makeup Monday.
I absolutely love makeup. Anyone else? I love the process of applying my makeup, I love trying new products, but I mostly love sharing with all of you!
Makeup can be scary, I know! I haven’t always felt as confident as I do now with my makeup routine. That’s why I’m here to help. I want to answer all your question and make you feel more confident than ever before when you are applying and wearing your makeup!
I thought what better place to start than Foundation. What is a makeup look if you aren’t applying the right foundation for your look. Now, like I have said before, I am no expert. I just know what works for me and what I have tried. So these are all just my own opinions and research. Let’s get started!
FOUNDATION
ONE
I am going to talk about 3 foundations I have in my rotation. Depending on my day or what I have planned, I pick the appropriate foundation. My number one, holy grail, go to foundation is my Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation, in the color Dusk. No matter what kind of day I’m having or what kind of coverage I want, I can always count on this foundation to get the job done!
Between moving from Washington to Idaho and now being in California, this foundation has held up to all the different climates. I know when I apply it first thing in the morning, it will stay put and wear beautifully all day long.
I know that the price is a little bit more than a drugstore foundation, but honestly, one bottle lasts me FOREVER! A little bit of this product goes a long way, and depending on how light or heavy your coverage is, you will be able to make your bottle last a long time as well!
TWO
My next most used foundation is my It Cosmetics CC Cream Matte Finish in the color Medium. I also have the It Cosmetics CC Cream Original Finish also in the color Medium. When I am wanting a lightweight, quick, hurry out the door foundation this is my go to. If I’m not applying it with a brush or beauty blender, we will get into that in a bit, I usually just throw it on with my fingers. Did I already mention how easy this product is?
Probably one of my favorite features of this product is that it has SPF! I love that I can throw it on my face and not have to worry about protecting my skin with anything else. I wear this foundation all summer long for this reason. When we are hanging outside or playing in the water for the majority of the day, I love to have that extra protection on my face, while still feeling like I have some coverage to even out that skin tone.
My skin is combination-oily, so I absolutely love the It Cosmetics CC Cream Matte Finish. I find that my face doesn’t get oily even while I am hanging in the sun, or running errands all day long! I basically feel like I have nothing on my face!
THREE
A lot of you have asked for a great alternative to the Estee Lauder Double Wear foudation. When I did my Drugstore Makeup Haul I found a foundation that I love and still use weekly. The Loreal Infallible Foundation in the color Vanilla works so well. I love using this one for an everyday full coverage flawless finish. It is build able, and feels amazing on my skin. Plus you can’t beat the price. I love that it has a pump dispenser and I prefer to apply it with my Beauty Blender.
This foundation feels fresh on my face + it has a great scent to it. That might just be me though. There is a great range of colors and if you are needing help finding the right shade for any foundation try this site, Findation.com.
APPLICATION
When I am applying my foundation I use one of two ways. I mostly just do what feels good that day. I love both ways and am 100% happy with the outcome of both applications.
BRUSH
I have used the It Cosmetics Skin Perfecting Brush for a couple of years now. I LOVE IT. I simply swipe the brush spreading the foundation around until it is blended. I love this brush because it is so soft, and it leaves my foundation looking airbrushed. I have had it for a couple years now and it still feels and looks brand new.
BEAUTY BLENDER
If I am not using my brush to apply my foundation, I use my Beauty Blender. Lately I have been loving this way of application. When you use your beauty blender make sure you use it damp. Get it wet like you would get a sponge wet. Make sure you get it wet all the way through, and then ring it out until it’s just damp. This will allow all the product to apply to your face and not soak into the sponge.
FAQ
Q: Best way to color match? A: I use Findation.com . Each time I have used it , I have gotten the perfect match. The way it works is you enter in foundations of other brands that you have used and the site compiles the colors of brands you are looking for.
Q: Moisturizing foundations. A: I love my It Costmetics CC Cream. It always leaves my skin feeling moisturized and glowy.
Q: How easy was Makcara to apply? A: After a couple times I got the hang of it. A little goes a long way and you really just can’t over think it!
Q: Blending and Full Coverage? A: Take the time to blend. Get a good brush or use a beauty blender to blend out your foundation.
Q: How to avoid the cakey look? A: Start with a fresh face. Make sure your skin is moisturized and your are prepping your skin for foundation. I like to use a primer, but don’t always. Using a setting powder in your areas that tend to get cakey might also help. I use a setting spray every single day. I absolute love Urban Decay All Nighter and recently have been using this NYX Matte Setting Spray. They both work amazing and my makeup does not budge all day long.
Q: Do your foundations work for all skin types? A: Yes! I thing my Estee Lauder Double Wear is perfect for all skin types. My skin has changed from climate to climate and I feel like it works amazing in each one!
Q: What is a great dupe for Estee Lauder Double Wear? A: My honest answer, I think Estee Lauder Double Wear is worth the money. If you are really wanting something else, I like my Loreal Infallible Foundation.
Q: Have you tried the It Cosmetics CC Cream with shimmer in it? A: I haven’t and I probably won’t. My skin can get on the oily side, so I feel like the shimmer would just add to that, and not in a good way. I have heard great things about it though.
Q: What’s the best full coverage/long lasting? A: When I want a full coverage look I use my Estee Lauder Double Wear. I like it because it’s build able. So if you are wanting a lighter day and then a little more full coverage another day, you can achieve that.
I hope this was helpful! Again, I am not expert, but I love what I use and have been using it for some time now. Remember this is only the first of my Makeup posts! Please feel free to ask me any questions! I’m an open book!!
XO,
Corrine Monique
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