DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘matte foundation’ as the weather is gradually getting warmer. Here are five tips to achieving the perfect matte complexion.
Exfoliate the skin for a fresh, soft start before applying makeup
Splash face with warm water and use an exfoliant such as St Ives Apricot Scrub. Rub in circles all over the face, concentrating on chin, cheeks, forehead and sides of nose, where dead skin is most likely to accumulate. Rinse thoroughly and then dry vigorously with a fluffy towel.
Apply a good toner using a cotton ball or cotton square
Proactive Toner is the best toner for oily skin, as it balances the PH level so your skin is not stripped completely of moisture. Toner disinfects pores and then seals them, to help prevent makeup and dirt from clogging inside. Avoid applying any toners which contain alcohol, as it strips skin of all moisture and actually seals pores so tightly that dirt gets trapped inside.
Apply Milk of Magnesia for oil control
The Magnesium in this product is highly effective at absorbing oil. Dip the top of a cotton ball into Milk of Magnesia, original formula, unflavored. Swipe the cotton ball over your T-Zone (nose, forehead, cheeks & chin) so that just a nearly transparent layer of wetness can be seen. You don’t need to use much. Allow to dry completely for about 3 minutes before moving to the next step.
Apply a mattifying face powder as a primer, using a fluffy powder brush
Mattify! Loose Powder by Mattify! Cosmetics is the best mattifying primer to use for oily skin because it absorbs oil, and further prevents any makeup from lodging in pores, which can cause breakouts. Dust it on over your entire face, including eye lids, as it will help act as a primer for crease-free eye shadow.
Spot apply concealer on any areas you need to hide; such as freckles, dark under eye circles & acne
One of the best Mineral brands is L’Oreal Mineral Concealer, and one of the better liquid versions is Cover Girl’s Invisible Concealer. Dot concealer onto dark areas or acne spots and gently blend outwards with concealer brush or finger tip. Avoid any concealers that are oil-based, as these will clog pores.
Source: wikihow.com
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