TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS

Foundations are available in the market in different forms. You can choose any of them according to your skin tone. All of these different types of foundation have different qualities to give you the desired look and therefore each of them is special. Here are the main types of foundation to help you know their special qualities.

Liquid Foundation

Liquid foundations are usually suitable for almost all types of skin therefore they are considered the most versatile type of foundation. Liquid foundations offer light to medium coverage. They not only offer sheer coverage to your face but also provide a natural look to it. These foundations blend easily and are also easy to apply. The Liquid Foundations are available with water-based and oil-based formulas. They are available in moisturizing formulas with a satin finish for dry skin or oil-free versions with a matte finish for oily skins.

Cream Foundation

Cream foundations are not always a favorable choice. They offer light to medium coverage, slightly heavier than a liquid foundation. Though the cream foundation goes on smooth at the time of application but it dries very quickly and thus making blending little difficult. The Cream Foundations are popular for they provide not only heavy coverage but also more intense moisturizing properties, which make them ideal for the normal, dry and especially extra-dry skin types. You should avoid using it if you have oily or combination skin.

Compact Foundation

Compact foundations are considered the best for the oily and normal skin types. Compact foundations generally provide a light, sheer matte coverage to the skin when applied with the help of a dry sponge whereas, they provide a heavier matte coverage to the skin when applied with a wet sponge.

Dual Active Powder Foundation

Dual Active Foundation, as the name implies, is a combination of the foundation and powder in one. The Dual Active Powder foundation is considered ideal for on-the-go women. These are the women who are short of time and yet they need to look great in seconds. This foundation provides the easy application of the powder with the excellent coverage of a foundation.

Dual-Finish Compact Foundations

Dual Finish Compact Foundations are liquid to powder or cream to powder foundations. They offer light coverage, which is just great for the combination skin. But those who have excessively dry skin or who need heavier coverage should avoid this foundation because such foundation can tend to dry out your face.