Alright ladies — it’s time for some Makeup 101. We’ve simply seen to many makeup why-did-she-do-it looks out there for our comfort. So, here are 3 basics that you need to know about using concealer, foundation and powder: 

Concealer or ”cover stick” is not foundation. It is applied under your foundation for spots only. It’s  perfect for covering up zits, blemishes and those nasty dark circles under the eyes. You can buy it in liquid, stick or compact form. Compacts are the best for oily skin.  The most important point to remember here is to use a concealer that is a little lighter than your natural skin color. Your foundation will work to even it out and cover it up.

Mineral powder makeup is as natural as you can get. It has no talc, no chemicals, no fillers and no dyes. They are creates from finely crushed, high pigment minerals. They work well after cosmetic treatments and don’t stimulate allergic reactions or clog pores. They protect against UV radiation because of the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide at the base. The zinc oxide, in the mineral powder is anti inflammatory and helps with rosacea and skin blemishes. The absence of talc helps with the skin’s hydration.

Your makeup powder’s middle name is versatility. It eliminates shine from the face. It evens out the finish of all of the other elements of your facial makeup, eye, cheek, and lips. And it holds it all together. It is great for skin tone. It can’t be beat for touch up and extending the look of the face. Photographers love this stuff, is it any wonder? It gives a natural, even toned look to faces in any kind of lighting. It emphasizes extraordinary features and diminishes unsightly ones. Oh yes, the benefits are many.
 
Savvy women like to touch up with loose powder in the middle of the day. Experts advise using a whisper light dusting over the entire face to even it out. Use a large, rounded, feathery makeup brush rather than a sponge. A sponge will put too much powder on the face. Brushes tone the face evenly and look natural, unpretentious. Touch the fat part of the brush to the powder, lift, and knock off the excess powder. For women on the move, a pressed compact will do wonders. Use with a cosmetic puff and apply the shiny areas.

Using a colorless powder is a great way to get rid of that unwanted shine you may experience during the summer, since you don’t have to worry about it looking to dry or powdery. I really love using my colorless powder when I put on my makeup everyday, because I know that I won’t have to worry about my skin looking oily even when its hot as heck outside.

Having redness on your face can sometimes be pretty embarrassing, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Because I have fair skin, my cheeks are constantly red and flushed for no reason at all. Because of this, I use a cover up that has a green tint to it. 

I know this may sound crazy, but it really does work. The green in your cover up can actually hide redness that is caused by a number of different things, including rosacea, dry skin, or even just pale skin.