Make your foundation work for you, no matter what the weather.
It’s never easy to
wear foundation well in the hot and humid
Indian climate. But with these easy tips, you can get weather-proof and flawless skin all day long.
Options aplenty
For great finish
and coverage, pick a foundation
that’s oil-free, water-based and light in texture. “Finish the look with dab of a translucent, matte powder that will help set the foundation and keep
it in place all day long,” says New York-based makeup artist Karuna Chani. You can try mousse foundation for the airbrushed look it creates, owing to the air that
is injected into the liquid, thereby
producing that flawless finish.
First things first
An essential
component of any makeup routine, the
primer fills in fine lines and creates a smooth canvas for your foundation to stick to, says Chani. Eye primers work in the same way and help you
keep your eye makeup intact. Apply this miracle product before foundation and watch your makeup last till the end of the day. A concealer, too, is indispensible as it
helps cover up any imperfections such
as blemishes, scars, redness, dark
circles and the like. The key is to blend it well.
DIY Diva
A tinted
moisturiser is a 2-in-1 formula that not
only acts as a moisturiser but also provides light coverage. Many brands have now started to include SPF in it, making it a 3-in-1 item. Create your very
own customised tinted moisturiser at
home by mixing a dollop of your
moisturiser with one pump of liquid foundation for a subtle no-makeup look. Apply, set, go!
Refresh your makeup
Blot excess oil in
the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin),
followed by a quick spritz of facial
water spray, advises Chani. Next, dab a little foundation before reapplying lipstick. Complete the touch-up with a smooth sweep of eyeliner.
1.
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, $23
2.
Dior Forever Flawless Perfection Foundation, $53
3.
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation,
$10
4.
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer, $30