My Foundation Routine

                                                                       Hey Guy!!!!
Wow its been 3 months and 2 weeks since my last post (not like anyone is counting) was having way too much fun with the fam during the summer to blog and another academic yr is in progress.. but i will try my best to keep up as best possible....
    Sooo... onto my new post. I thought I'd share my new foundation routine. I changed my foundation over 2 months ago to LANCOME TEINT IDOLE ULTRA 24H (with spf 5). I am in the shade 14.
I initially tried getting it much earlier, but the attendant at the stand matched me to a 15 which was the darkest shade, but wen i used it all over my face and it oxidised it looked too dark on my face and i looked like i literally got BAKED and BURNT! (not the best look) and the 14 was too light for my face... but with a new skin care routine my skin colour got alot better and slightly lighter and now the 14 is a much better fit.. but not perfect of course.(enough rambling, let's get to it).

Step 1: I use the MAC Prep+Prime Skin visage all over my face with a cotton pad;

Step 2: I use 2 pumps of my foundation mixed with 2-3 drops of my lustre drop all over my face and neck, working my way from my nose area to my hairline;
 For a dewy/more natural look I use a wet beauty blender sponge
 For a more matte finish I use a real techniques buffing brush
(at this point i work on my eyebrows and contouring)

Step 3: I set my under eye and my T-Zone with my prep+prime powder and the rest of my face (lightly) with my studio fix.

Thats pretty much it..

I am totally in love with the LANCOME foundation, its a medium - full coverage.. easily buildable.
It goes on smooth and easy... honestly its the easiest foundation I have had to work with in a long time.

Hope this was helpful to someone...

Any questions? Please leave them in the comment below.

                                                       Mjay xxxo!

The Basics: Foundation

For anything in life, we need a foundation. When your building a house, foundation is d most important or else every other thing just comes crashing down... and I know what your thinking...(how cheesy and corny) but its the truth.
Make up is all about foundation. It'll throw everything else off if it's wrong, and if its right you can get away with anything.

What do women want in a foundation? Flawless, Natural-looking coverage. So keep reading to get the right foundation for that flawless look.

Oily or acne-prone skin:
Oil control liquid foundation is a must have: it prevents midday greasiness of the face and leaves you with a clean matte finish

Combination Skin:
Finding the perfect foundation for your skin type can be a bit tricky; its all about balancing a liquid foundation which makes your T-zone matte and hydrates other areas of your face ( which i tell you is pretty close to impossible to get)

Hyperpigmented skin or acne scars:
The best foundation for your skin type is a stick or cream foundation. They perfectly hide discolourations, while blending to a natural-looking creamy finish.

Normal Skin:
I believe you can get away with using any foundation of your choice. But a liquid foundation or even a tinted moisturiser will do just fine. A light hand of liquid foundation will give your skin perfect glow or a tinted moisturiser will provide a natural, ultra-light coverage of barely there makeup with just a hint of tint.

Minor Spots:
 A full-coverage liquid foundation or a cream-to-powder foundation is perfect for this. It is slightly less coverage than a stick, but still great for hiding trouble areas.


Testing your foundation:
1. First, pick out three shades; one that looks just about right, a lighter one and a darker one.

2. Swipe each one on your jawline.

3. The shade that disappears or perfectly matches your skin is the one! :)

You should also compare the shade to your neck, to check if it matches.

There are variety of brands that carry most if not all foundation types; but these are just the common few:
MAC, Revlon, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Make up forever, Estee Lauder, Nars, Black up(this brand specialises in makeup for women of colour).... and so many more.

I hope all my rambling has been somewhat helpful to you ladies.
Any question please leave in the comment below.


                                                     Mjay xxxo!