Essie reports on Week 1 of New York Fall Fashion Week: the designers, the trends, the nails!
Napoleon Perdis to Unveil the Beauty Looks of the Season
Jane Iredale Fresh Squeezed Colour Makeup Look
The key to gorgeous make-up, is the perfect base! Foundation perfects the skin, smooths out uneven skin tone and uniforms the complexion. Foundation is available in a wide variety of textures that product different levels of coverage, depending on your skins concerns.
Tinted Moisturiser – perfect if you don’t require a lot of coverage, and just want something to even out skin tone. Most contain SPF so your skin is protected, whilst having a little coverage. Tinted moisturisers are super easy to apply and eliminate the need of a moisturiser, so they are perfect when your strapped for time!
Liquid Foundation – Liquids are available in various levels of coverage, ranging from super sheer to full coverage. Best applied with a foundation brush, liquid foundation gives the skin a smooth, uniformed look.
Cream /Stick- Usually medium to full coverage, cream and stick foundations are more dense textured than a liquid. Cream foundations are generally designed for a dry or mature skin as they offer hydration to the skin. Stick foundations can be used sparingly on areas of concern, all over the entire for a full coverage look.
Mineral – Pure mineral foundations care for your skin, while offering an adjustable coverage and a soft-focus finish. Dry skins do not be scared, pure minerals do not contain talc, and therefore are suitable for all skin types. Loose mineral foundation must be applied with a mineral foundation brush or kabuki brush.