Following the trend of last week's post, I wanted to make women aware of the types of foundation that are available. I just did makeup for an outdoor wedding and the main focus of the makeup was light enough to sweat through! I know I did some tips about makeup on the beach, but what about a formal event? You want to be able to sweat without feeling like your makeup is running off your face.
Tinted Moisturizer: Congratulations if you have a wonderful skin complexion! You can get away with using tinted moisturizer as a base with a sheer mineral powder to finish the face. I use tinted moisturizer as my everyday mixed with some concealer on my red areas and under my eyes.
Cream Liquid: This is my go-to foundation. I mix it with a tinted moisturizer, which seems to give me enough coverage for a more formal occasion and be sweat-through proof. My current regimen is a small pea-size of Pixi Tint and Conceal (no longer sold in this version, but now this version) and one pump of Chanel Pro Lumiere foundation. I cover with Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil.
Cream Base: Very heavy. This is usually only used for television or theater makeup, but may be useful to cover tattoos or dark birthmarks.
Spray Foundation: There are mixed feelings with makeup artists on this product. It sounds easy to apply but isn't. I would use it for body makeup more than facial makeup. It tends to look dry.
Airbrush Foundation: There is so much hype on airbrushing these days and many brides jump to airbrush makeup because even the word airbrush sounds tempting. I love the outcome of airbrush makeup, but I think the same look can be achieved with the right foundation brush at half the cost.
Mousse Foundation: This foundation is relatively light and could probably be used during the summer too. Most are silicone based, so I am not sure how they would do mixed with sweat.
The main tip for outdoor makeup is not too much powder. If you are sweating, blot your face with a handkerchief or paper towel (toilet paper or tissue will leave pieces behind so beware!). Don't add more makeup on top of sweat because it will cake. Choose an oil-free foundation or something mixed with moisturizer so your skin can breathe!
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