What is the best coverage to create flawless skin?

Question

What should I use? Concealer? Foundation? Powder?

Answer 1

well u have to get a foundation that comes closest to ur natural skin tone. get a good brand one. apply the foundation first. then apply concealer if u have dark circles or other parts that r darker like around the lips. then set it with loose powder. that is the way to get flawless skin.

Answer 2

I agree with the Bare Minerals comment- mineral makeup is excellent for creating a "flawless finish." There are some less expensive and healthier mineral makeups out there besides Bare Minerals. Try EveryDay Minerals- I like them better (they don't have the bismuth oxychloride that Bare Minerals has; that ingredient is known to cause itching in some sensitive users.) You can find EveryDay Minerals at http://www.everydayminerals.com/ I have ordered from that site and they are very good- they have a "samples" collection that is very inexpensive that you can try before comitting. If you prefer to buy in a store, Sephora carries the full line of Bare Minerals products.

For the BEST finish, make sure your skin is well-moisturized with an oil-free facial moisturizer and let that absorb (it varies from person to person... I usually have to let mine absorb for about 15 minutes) and then, USE A MAKEUP PRIMER. There are tinted primers and clear primers- the best I have used is Smashbox's "Photo Finish." This product is also available at Sephora or at several on-line sites. It is a non-comedogenic silicone-based product that will fill in any enlarged pores without cloging them, and create a smooth surface for the makeup.

For a truly "flawless" finish, use a good concealer. Mineral makeups have their own concealers, or you can use a cream concealer if you prefer. Then, follow the application instructions for the mineral makeup and viola! Flawless!

One note: mineral makeup can be tricky to apply the first few times- it takes practice. So (speaking from experience, lol) don't try it for the first time in the morning when you are already running a little late for work ;-) Once you get the hang of it, it goes on very fast, easily and effortlessly- it just takes a try or two to get the technique for the results you like :-)

Good luck!

Answer 3

Foundation. The best ones for coverage are the mousse formulas. Lancome has a good one and Maybelline's isn't bad either, except it can kind of collect in large pores. They can be a little heavy for everyday use (I wear the Maybelline in photo shoots only). A good everyday one is L'Oreal True Match. It has good coverage and a very nice matte finish. Great stuff.

I would NOT recommend a mineral makeup for a good finish!! If you have blemishes, the coverage isn't that great. BareMinerals is also really sparkly, which a foundation shouldn't be. This is a very overhyped product and I have seen a lot of people who think this is great and they look fabulously natural, but in all honesty they look a bit like drag queens in some light.

Answer 4

Good lasting waterproof foundation + concealer! Most importantly, no thick cakey foundation please, if not it'd look as if you had a mask on instead of flawless skin~

IMPT Point to take note: How do you know if the foundation is waterproof? Answer: Drip a small amount of foundation into a bowl of tap water. If it doesn't disperse and mix with the water, then its waterproof! Try testing it~

Answer 5

I always had the best look with Mary Kay make up
You need to do it in this order to have a natural look
cleanser
toner
moisterizer
before and after applying make up
then
concealer, foundation, blush, blend
then
powder
then
eyes, lips
then
powder and blend

Answer 6

BARE MINERALS MAKEUP! LOOK AT MY FACE!
If it is too expensive. Try a bit of liquid foundation and then
a liquid/dry powder like covergirl in the lightblue makeup case to put over it. Then touch with bronzer on the cheeks, forehead, nose chin.

Answer 7

under my make up i have really deep toned scars! what i do is go get a stick concealer not liquid! and apply it on the scars only... then i have a neutrogena mineral powder and it works wonders!!! try alamay stick concealer it works great!!! if it works for me it can work for anyone...my skin has red and purpleish scars....try it! good luck

Answer 8

Maybe foundation.

Answer 9

Lorea'l True Match. IT matches completely and is oil-free so it wont clog pores and cause breakouts

Answer 10

I found the body shop products to be very helpful. I sale them and i can order anything you like. You could go on www.thebodyshop.com and see for yourself....email me and i can order them for you.