It's all about the base with Kent make-up artist Elizabeth Joseph Love
So Elizabeth, for those of us who've been through endless foundations. How can we pick the right one, once and for all?
"What a question! Indeed, foundations are an absolute minefield. Choosing the right one for you can be a frustrating and confusing process that’s costly if you get it wrong. To find the one for you, you’ll need to consider both your skin and the desired result.
Check out my five-point guide…
- Skin type – normal, dry, oily or combination.
- Skin tone – fair, light, medium or deep.
- Skin undertone – cool, warm or neutral.
If you have golden, olive or yellow understones and tan easily, your undertone is warm.
If you're unsure, look at the veins on your wrist. If you have both blue/purple (cool) and blue/green (warm) veins, your undertone is most likely neutral.
- Foundation coverage – lightweight, medium, or full
- Foundation finish – matte (powdery), satin (between matte and dewy), or luminous (dewy) finish.
For dry skin choose a luminous, dewy finish.
For normal/combination skin, a satin finish will look fabulous.
For mature skin, I always recommend a luminous finish as a matte foundation will accentuate any fine lines.
When you know where you stand with these five pointers, you’ll be able to approach the make-up counter with confidence.
For dry skin Elizabeth recommends:
- Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
- It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
- Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
- Dior Face & Body Foundation
For oily skin Elizabeth recommends:
- It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC + Oil-Free Matte SPF 40
- Diorskin Forever Undercover Foundation
- Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation
- Nars Radiant Longwear Foundation
- Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Foundation
For further information on Elizabeth Joseph-Love Make-up Artist, head over to www.elizabethjosephlove.co.uk