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Foundation-Do you do this?

CherryHugs — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:36:21 GMT

I read several places that you should not put foundation all over your face. That you should

only use it to even out skin in places that need it. Not to wear a full face of makeup.

I have always worn foundation all over my face!! Seems odd not to. But it says it looks better and doesn't settle into fine lines etc.

Which way do you wear the makeup??

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bosmamaa — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:19:02 GMT

I've always worn foundation all over too. What I would give to not have to wear any! I have been thinking lately that I should try a good concealer to put on problem areas and try to skip foundation since foundation is supposed to make you look older, at least heavy foundation is.

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LovemyBE — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:44:31 GMT

I've never used foundation all over my face, only on areas that need it. This way, my natural glow shows & imperfections don't. Some days, concealer is all I need. Some days I need nothing. I do like a very light dusting of BE bronzing mineral veil on though.

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Silverandgold — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:50:40 GMT

I believe that in concept, but your foundation color has to be spot on with your complexion to pull that off or else I think your face will look spotty. I agree that as you get older most foundations do settle in fine lines & make them look worse so a very light hand is needed & for most powders are out. I have dry skin & just a few lines around my mouth so I try to keep it very slight around them. Currently I use Revlon's whipped creme foundation & it looks natural on me compared to everything else I"ve tried (and I could open a store with products that don't deliver what they claim).

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dionline — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:52:28 GMT

And yes, some of us NEED a full face of foundation. I think we pale girls are more prone to redness which, on me, is all over. Nobody wants to see how pink I am!!!

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Katcat1 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:11:37 GMT

I always apply with a damp sponge and blend with my fingers all over my face. I guess you could apply it where needed because you do that with concealer.

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151949 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:11:55 GMT

I think if you only put foundation in certain spots it would look funny because you would be able to see where the foundation was and wasn't. I vote NO to this idea.The point of foundation is to give you a smooth palette so your skin looks flawless - having blotches of foundation here and there would not create that smooth, flawless look.

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151949 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:14:42 GMT

I don't think foundation makes you look old unless you use too heavy a hand applying it. I have always used MU very lightly. I believe less is definitely more with MU.

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Dorothy11 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:27:32 GMT

Professional makeup artist Lisa Eldridge has a wonderful video series on foundation. I highly recommend watching all of them, but your question is answered and demonstrated in the video on foundation application:

http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/25672/how-to-apply-foundation/#.VOC4E_nF_To

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howwhatwhen — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:21:56 GMT

I only use it on areas that need it and that changes over time. Sometimes I only need it to cover red areas around my nose other times I only need it to cover discoloring from a healing breakout. My face looks much more natural this way. I've tried a full face in the past but never liked the look, too mask like. I just apply where needed and blend it out.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:40:57 GMT

I have redness issues and some sun spots, so I use it all over. But it never looks cakey. I use a light hand. Plus, it's pretty easy today to find a foundation formula that looks natural.

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maestra — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:51:45 GMT

On 2/15/2015 suzyQ3 said:
I have redness issues and some sun spots, so I use it all over. But it never looks cakey. I use a light hand. Plus, it's pretty easy today to find a foundation formula that looks natural.

I do this also, esp. since I have rosacea and hyperpigmentation.

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Anniecamp — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:51:49 GMT

Not putting foundation all over the face only works if you've got mostly great skin. At my age, I no longer do.

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Colonel Meow — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:53:30 GMT

I need to use foundation all over my face, due to rosacea and some melasma. I use foundation to even out my canvas, so to speak.

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Crisso — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:35:20 GMT

Way too much trouble!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:50:16 GMT

I've read that and it sounds silly to me, I wouldn't even think of trying it. I suppose it might work if you have clear complexion that is an exact match to the foundation and you only need to cover a spot or two. I don't know anyone like that. Today's makeup is so good that cakiness is not a problem. I use a makeup sponge and apply a sheer covering all over my face. Spot coverage would give me uneven skin tone.

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Mrsq2022 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:52:00 GMT

On 2/15/2015 pas4116 said:
Professional makeup artist Lisa Eldridge has a wonderful video series on foundation. I highly recommend watching all of them, but your question is answered and demonstrated in the video on foundation application:

http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/25672/how-to-apply-foundation/#.VOC4E_nF_To

good video, thanks for suggesting her site!

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febe1 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:18:02 GMT

When I was young, I just used to place a perfect match a little where needed. That ship has sailed. 8)

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Susan25 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:46:51 GMT

I recently have alternated between using a bb cream, cc cream or foundation first very sparingly and then adding a mineral foundation over it. I have liked these results the best and it took me a while to find just the right combination to get the perfect look. I then add a small amount of blush which can be either a mineral blush or cream blush since I like both.

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shiloh 81 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:36:16 GMT

I have recently just found the perfect (exact) match to my skintone. Mac Pro Longwear Concealer NW15. Now I can wear paulas choice SPF 30 all over then spot conceal where ever needed. A little mascara and lip gloss and I'm good to go. I hope they never discontinue this because it lasts all day and a little goes a long way. I've never found anything that's worked as good as this for my dark circles and redness and looks very natural.