After a remarkable success in the 90s, the compact foundation has long been neglected because of its ultra-charged finish. He was reproached with his appearance as a theatrical mask. But the research has gone through it and the foundation of the compact foundation today makes its come back with formulas as worked and fine as those of the fluid versions.
The proof, the major brands of makeup today decline their foundations in the two textures (Chanel, Armani, Guerlain, L'Oréal Paris ...) .
Each has its compact foundation
The compact foundation family includes:
- Compact powder foundations . Perfect for a long lasting matifying effect, they are imperceptible on the skin and offer an ultra light natural makeup.
- Cream compact foundation. With their thicker texture they cater to the skins that need a stronger cover unewa. They hide without problem redness and skin imperfections.
- Compact foundation gels. More covering than a powder foundation, but lighter than a cream foundation, textures gels present themselves as a fair in-between. Their asset: they are very pleasant to work and arise (almost) their eyes closed.
How to apply a compact foundation?
Unless you want to make up a small area of the face (dark circles, imperfections ...), you can not work this type of foundation on your fingers .
For the rest of the complexion one uses the foam puff , often sold with this type of product make-up. It is also possible to choose the brush or the sponge , depending on the rendering desired.
The good gesture : we take a little matter that is pressed on the skin and not rub. In this way, the pigments melt more easily into the epidermis and the result is much more natural.
