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That's not the case anymore, says Courtney Hart, a makeup artist in Los Angeles. "Foundation formulas have made big strides the last few years," she notes. Smoother and more pliable textures, plus foundations with ingredients formerly found only in skincare, have made it easier than ever to to create the appearance of a perfect complexion that looks not like makeup, but like skin.
Still, Hart points out that even the best foundations need a skin-care assist. "Skin prep before applying foundation is the most important step when doing your makeup." Applying moisturizer first (yes, even for oily types!) helps foundation glide on smoothly, and well-moisturized face needs less makeup overall. And as always, the better you take care of your skin, the less foundation you'll want to wear.
On that note, Hart advises using a smaller amount of foundation than you might think you need. "The biggest mistake people make is using too much product," she says. "Apply it in thin, breathable layers until you have the coverage you want." Try a soft, fluffy brush such as Real Techniques setting brush or a Beauty Blender. Start small, then build up to your desired coverage. With these foundations, selected specifically for their your-complexion-but-better qualities, you won't have to worry about a heavy, obvious finish -- so don't be surprised when people compliment your "flawless" skin.
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