How To Apply Foundation To Dark Skin
How To Apply Foundation To Dark Skin: Make-up artist Claire De-Graft shows how to choose and apply foundation to dark skin properly and professionally.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Prepare the skin
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Cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin before applying foundation. Claire is using a facial wipe which does all three.
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Step 3:
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Find the right shade
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Colour match the foundation to your skin tone. Begin with a dark shade and work towards a lighter one, then choose one that suits your skin tone.
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Step 4:
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Prepare the foundation
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Put a little foundation on your hand and spread it out lightly with your finger.
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Step 5:
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Apply the foundation
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Using your fingers, dab on the apple of the cheeks, chin and forehead and blend. Draw the foundation outwards rather than down. Then apply to eyelids and nose. Dark skin is usually more even in tone than lighter skin, so you may not need to apply a lot of foundation.
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Step 6:
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Blend
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Make sure that it is evenly blended everywhere, taking care at the hairline and jaw.
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Step 7:
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Apply powder
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Choose a matte powder to match your skin tone. Swirl a large powder brush in the powder and tap off any excess. Dust lightly over your whole face.
