Foundation Application: The Real Problem

Big screen movie stars like Cameron Diaz and Amanda Peet know that when it comes to perfect looking skin we all need a little bit of help.

Break-outs are a common problem for many women. The best we can do is use cleansers, toners and creams along with the right make-up to ensure our imperfections are well hidden. That’s why foundation application is such a headache for many of us.

If you’re one of those women who struggles with the right foundation applicator, there are solutions to your problem. Ask expert make-up artists - to get that clear, seamless finish to the skin we need the kind of make-up applicator that contours to the face instead of caking foundation on top of it.

The make-up department is full of different foundations. Some are tinted moisturizers, others are mousse or whipped foundations, liquids, cream-to-powder, concealers, minerals and many others that work to conceal imperfections like dark spots, circles and acne. The trick, however, is to find the right applicator. You may use any of the above named foundations, but unless you are using the right applicator, you are bound to get that cakey, unnatural look to the face.

Whether you have oily skin and need to suck up that oil or have dry skin and need to avoid the blotchy look, you have to ensure that along with your foundation you are using the right applicator. The problem with our make-up routine is not necessarily the type of foundation that we use but instead it is the applicator that we use when we apply it. If you use brushes, you may notice that you are prone to leaving streaks on your face – especially when you are applying a liquid or cream foundation. The problem with brushes is that they don’t set foundation into the skin and instead make foundation go on top of the skin. If you take a napkin and press it against your face after applying foundation with a brush, you will notice that there’s a lot of that foundation left behind. Similarly, if you use concealer sticks and use your hands when you apply it, you will notice that it also stains your hands, especially when you touch your face with your hands.

That’s the issue with many other types of foundation applicators like sponges. The end result is that the make-up never sets into the skin, it just sits on top.

If women knew that the problem is the foundation applicator itself, perhaps there wouldn’t be such a big issue with foundation application.

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How to Use IPKN Artist Wave for Perfect Coverage

The thing about make-up is that while one product works well for one person, it could have a completely different affect on someone else’s skin. That’s why advertisements can be misleading. If you have a favorite product or brand that you use, stick with it. Don’t start experimenting with different brands when you already know what works for your skin.

This is especially so for foundation. Foundation is one of the most important make-up products that we use. Without it, we feel naked and exposed. Without foundation, we can say goodbye to a picture-perfect look.

In this article, I want to talk about your make-up application routine and how it changes with IPKN Artist Wave.

Step 1. Apply moisturizer to the skin.

No matter whether your skin is oily or dry, you have to moisturize before applying your foundation. If you have dry skin, the foundation will end up leaving patches. If your skin is too oily, you still have to moisturize especially around the eyes.

Step 2. Use a primer (make-up base) before putting on foundation.

Professional primer gives a better base to the skin. It smoothes out and minimizes imperfections and leaves an open palate for foundation application. This way, it’s easier for you to apply foundation to the face and make it last longer. Simply dab your primer to the IPKN puff and start contouring to the face.

Step 3. Use IPKN Artist Wave as a corrector or concealer.

If you have under eye dark circles simply dab the vibrating puff onto your corrector or concealer. In order to cover spots, blemishes or freckles, dab the puff into the concealer stick and keep patting until you get a good amount.

4. Why IPKN can be used as a hand, a brush or a sponge.

If you select different tools according to the texture of your foundation you probably use your hands as well as brushes and sponges to get that seamless effect. The thing about all these tools is that they still leave behind a cakey look. Whatever type of foundation you use, either creamy or thick, you can use IPKN. When you apply the foundation with IPKN Artist Wave, you will notice that all your pores get minimized and your skin starts looking much clearer. IPKN leaves a proper amount of foundation on the face and also leaves a semi-matte finish.

5. Using IPKN as a loose powder.

Along with your make-up routine, when you use loose powder to finish off the application process, you can also replace the loose powder with IPKN Artist Wave for the prevention of skin becoming too oily or too shiny.

Have you found any changes to your skin with IPKN?