How to Apply Foundation Makeup

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Learn tips & techniques on how to apply foundation makeup so that it looks natural in this free online instructional video on applying make up from an expert makeup artist.

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Posted by gogoexpert on Friday, 20 June, 2008 at 8:14 PM

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Holy crap. Are you self taught? No wait, even people who are self taught have way more common sense than you do. In addition to what others have said, why would you use foundation on only select splotches on your face? You cake it on some areas, and leave other parts bare. No matter how well your foundation matches, there will ALWAYS be a noticeable difference where you didn't apply it. You should apply a thin delicate layer over the entire face and extend a little bit down to the neck. And holy -- you do not have to use so much force when applying foundation. It's not going to look more "flawless" . And rubbing in different directions is not gonna give an illusion of cheek bones or whatever. Just apply it evenly and smoothly. Sheesh.

Posted by beautifuldiva on Wednesday, 11 June, 2008 at 5:51 PM

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all I can say is.....wow, really?

Posted by socialbutterfly on Tuesday, 13 May, 2008 at 5:28 PM

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r u kidding me?? I cant believe you call yourself an expert! The way that you were applying the foundation was terrible! Your model should get danger pay, lets just say you dont have a delicate touch, which is paramount in make up application...I am still wondering how you got on here as an expert....I also wonder why you urself look so messy looking, not at all professional, for being a president of a cosmetics company.Maybe you should check out the other make up experts on here for some advice!

Posted by stephaniehdz on Wednesday, 07 May, 2008 at 12:29 AM

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*common

Posted by stephaniehdz on Wednesday, 07 May, 2008 at 12:28 AM

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Rule # 1 You should "always, always, always" moisturize the skin so the make-up does'nt eat up your skin. Rule # 2 You should first apply the make-up with your two middle fingers(from your hand of course)then smoothen it out with a sponge. Rule # 3 don't rub on the face which it tears the skin that can cause skin irritation that produces breakouts... Rule # 3 you should take some classes Rule # 4 I'm not a professional I just use my commen sense...

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How to Apply Foundation Makeup
You know the best way to pick out a foundation, make sure the color is the exact shade as your face. Don’t test it on your arm because that’s not the same as your face. And don’t try to cheat it by getting a darker color to make it look like you have a tan because it doesn’t work. It just gives you a pancake appearance. And kind of blend it with the contours of your face; your cheek bones kind of blend upward. You don’t have to put foundation every where, I don’t put foundation everywhere just kind of cheeks, forehead, nose.

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Expert: Angela Brewer is a professional makeup artist who has her own cosmetics line, Sexpot Cosmetics. Read More

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