The hunt for the perfect, full coverage foundation is a never-ending process. With different finishes, textures and tones to choose from, it can be difficult to match your skin with the perfect foundation. In fact, your skin might end up in a cakey mess if you choose the wrong formulation. With that, it’s important to choose the right foundation for your skin type and needs for that airbrushed, flawless finish.
Why wear a full coverage foundation?
The real question is, why not? But in all seriousness, a full coverage foundation has strong concealing properties that can perfect the skin. It’s formulated to help conceal any imperfections, such as acne, scars, dark circles or uneven skin tone, giving you a perfect makeup canvas.
How to make a full coverage foundation look natural?
The cakey, mask-like finish of a full coverage foundation might turn a lot of people off. However, with the right technique, you can create a flawless base that looks natural:
- Before applying foundation, ensure your skin is well hydrated for a smooth application.
- Use a damp makeup sponge. It can distribute the foundation evenly and soak up excess product to avoid a cakey finish.
- Go light-handed. Start with light layers and build your desired coverage.
- Avoid over-powdering. Setting your foundation is crucial but using too much powder can accentuate dry patches and skin texture.
- Use a skin mist - it can be a hydrating mist or a high-impact setting spray. A light spritz can eliminate the powdery finish to create a natural, skin-like look.
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Hide your imperfections and dark secrets with Maybelline’s Superstay 24H Full Coverage Foundation. It’s infused with intense colour pigments to give you the best possible coverage in just a single layer. It’s also oil-free, non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested, making it safe for acne-prone skin.
Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or anything in between, the Kat Von D Beauty’s Lock-It Powder Foundation is sure to perfect your skin. It’s made with rice powder extract and kaolin that gives a soft matte, blurred finish that won’t look dry or cakey. You can just set it and forget it with this smudge-, sweat- and budge-proof powder.
Can’t seem to get your foundation to stay on your face? Fret not! The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Foundation is your oily skin’s saviour. It promises to provide up to 24-hour long-wear, demi-matte coverage. That means your skin will stay fresh and flawless all day long - rain or shine.
Looking to achieve porcelain skin? Not a problem! All you need is a few dots of the Re(marc)able Full Cover Foundation Concentrate and you’re good to go. The high-impact formula contains double the amount of pigments compared to your standard foundations. With that being said, you don’t need to slap on layers of foundation anymore for a flawless base.
Become a glowing goddess with this Diorskin Forever Skin Glow Fluid Foundation. It’s formulated with pansy and rosehip extract as well as beautifying pigments. Additionally, this dewy foundation provides your skin with a smooth and radiant finish while hydrating and nourishing it.
If you find your foundation settling on your fine lines, what you need is Tom Ford’s Traceless Perfecting Foundation. The buildable foundation smooths out fine lines and nourishes the skin for a perfectly smooth and airbrushed finish. It’s also humidity-resistant and long-lasting, which makes it perfect for Malaysian weather.
Keep your skin and wallet happy with an affordable foundation alternative that works just as well as its expensive counterparts. Like this Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Liquid Foundation; it’s formulated with its very own comfort serum to provide your skin with a high coverage finish that’s long-lasting and non-drying.