Where should I apply Foundation?

Question

I use a foundation from Nordstrom but where do I put it? All over my face or just in certain areas? My face gets oily after I exercise and will foundation help cover up or prevent oily areas? Any recommendations?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Concealer is what goes over the splotchy (discoloration) or pimples on your face.
Foundation is applied over the concealer to give your skin an even appearance. Make sure you blend the foundation into your hairline, and around your jawline or you'll look like you have a mask on.

Depending on what kind of makeup you're using, the foundation may cause more oil to appear on your face (most likely the case) or it won't make a difference. If you're worried about oily versus dry spots on your face and want to even it out try Clinique's skin care line, specifically the soap. It's made especially for different skin types. Even if you just go to the makeup counter to find out what type of skin you have, it's a good experience.

To prevent oily areas: I can't stress enough about eight glasses a day. Drinking the right amount of water will hydrate your skin cells and also get rid of discoloration. After you exercise drape a hot, wet wash cloth over your face for a minute, then wipe it clean of any oil/sweat.

Answer 2

What I do is to dab a little bit of foundation on both cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. Then I rub it all in with my fingers making sure to not break off abruptly at the jaw. There are some foundations just for oily skin--I use Physicians Formula for Oily Skin. It would be OK to wash your face and put on foundation more than once. I've also found little pieces of special sheets called blotting paper that you can blot away the oil on your face.

Answer 3

are u using a foundation for oily skin so u dont get more oil on u? get a makeup brush just a cheap on from chemist etc. [put some foundation on the back of hand wipe brush in it and lightly softly brush small strokes with not much foundation on brush on face starting with the centre of face always working yr way outwards dont but more foundation on brush when you get to the outer part of face just use whats left on brush to do out of face down neck anf forhead into hair line thats how you dont get a line. then when u aply powder brush upward so you dont get facial hair stuck to face but never do touch up onver powder it recks the look just touch up with powder. make sure u r using correct foundation with no oil

Answer 4

After you exercise, instead of just putting foundation on, then pull you're hair back and wash your face with water cupping it in your hands. If your foundation blends in with your skin well then i would only put it in certain areas; If you do put it all over your face, make sure it's all blended in, or else it looks tacky.

Answer 5

Dont ever apply makeup when excercising. Makeup's bad enough for your skin as it is. It'll just make it worse. Start by with a dab on each cheek, nose, forehead, chin, and yes it should be used all over the face. Use a brush.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

use makeup called bare minerals, my girlfriend swears by that stuff

Answer 8

when u go to exercise....... never use foundation! let ur skin breath abit.......

Answer 9

just put it on your face gosh! wher elese would you wanna put it... on your as*