Finding the right foundation is like finding your soulmate. You feel whole, healthy and like you can take on the world.
Or at least I do. Stupid green undertones...
In all seriousness, it is hard to find a foundation that you want to repurchase over and over. And more importantly, in the vast sea of skin perfectors it can be a daunting task to pick on if you don't know where to start.
This is where Moondrop Title comes to the rescue. Like my Primer Saga, I will take you through an in depth explanation of all the different kinds of foundations and which skin types they suit and how to choose the right foundation. This little series will run every Monday for the next 5 weeks because there is a lot to cover.
Our "Prelude to Foundation" will be covering all the types of foundations there are. There are 3 main "genres" of foundation: Liquid, Cream and Powder. Of course, that's an overgeneralisation because their are also "subgenres" that fit under these main headings. But we'll start like Liquid because most of us will be familiar with it because it is the most widely available.
What is a Liquid?
This might seem like an obvious questions and it kind of is but liquid covers a variety of textures. Some are more watery, some are thicker and just like our primers can be either water or silicone based. Liquids are easier available and great to work with because they can be worked into the skin for a really natural coverage and they are the most versatile type of foundation because there is one to suit all skin types. They also come in a multitude of coverage types.
What is a Cream?
Cream foundations are just like a solid liquid foundation and they tend to offer a heavier coverage, but they can be sheered down. These include Mousse and Stick foundations so the delivery systems can vary a lot more than a liquid does. Cream foundations can be just as versatile as liquid and in certain cases look more skin like.
What is a Powder?
Mineral foundations fit under this category. Powders usually tend to be better for drier skins and tend not to look amazing on drier skins. Minerals and Powders work very similiarly with the main difference that Mineral foundations tend to meld better into the skin and look more dewy after time. Powders tend to stay relatively matte.
And that concludes our first and brief introduction to Foundation. Next week I'll talk about how to begin picking a foundation and the things you should be considering when looking for the HG product.
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