Foundation I - Skin Types

Before using a product its best to work out your skin type and tone

Obviously it can get complicated, for example you can be more than one skin type e.g fair, dry skin but acne prone or you could be fair-medium. Types and tones do tend to cross over. Then of course there are undertones but we’ll get to those eventually.

Here are 4 basic skin tones:
Fair

Fair Medium

Medium

Dark

And here are 4 basic skin types and their definitions:

Dry - If you have dry skin, look for a crème or liquid foundation that will moisturize your dry skin. Look for words like moisture-rich or hydrating on the container. Your goal here is to cover imperfections while leaving the skin dewy and moisturized.

Normal - For normal skin, you can choose whatever form of foundation you feel more comfortable with.

Combination­ - If you have combination skin, determine if you’re more dry or oily and then go with a foundation that leans toward that skin type. If you can’t decide, cream or powder foundations are great for combination skin types.

Oily - If you have oily skin, stick with a liquid or powder foundation that say oil-free or oil-control on the container. If you don’t want the shine that comes with oily skin, look for a foundation that has a matte finish.

Once you establish your skin type and tone you can then go on to decide the best formulation for you

1st Post!

Ok first post and where best to start but with a post on foundations. I’m looking for my HG (Holy Grail) foundation. I have dry skin and I’m prone to blocked pores. I also have yellow undertones which is crap if you wanna buy a cheap foundation because any high street foundation seems to come up pink. I don’t touch up as I don’t really have the time and I could never be one of those women you see on the train or bus applying their make up in public – too personal!

So at the moment I love Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Liquid Foundation (£23.49)

Yes this is pricey but I’ve found something that covers my imperfections, suits my skin colouring and doesn’t rub off (unless I want it too). Now I’ve only been using BB for a month. (I brought 2 testers from eBay and still have a way to go before I need to think about repurchasing). I was using MAC select SPF15. Crap. Never properly matched, would have to mix two shades, which is no mean feat at 6 in the morning. Do I look like Picasso? It would rub off instantly and throughout the day would oxidize and go orangey on me. Plus it never covered that well. I’m still soldiering on and using my MAC select concealer until I find a decent one. To be honest Im going off MAC altogether but that’s a whole other story for a whole other post…..

All About B......

Ok…..so I’m new to this blogging malarkey. I’ve been racking my brains and looking at a bazillion blogs to see how I should start so I thought I would just strt with the basics. Who is BeautyBeast? I’m a 22 year old make-up/skincare obsessive. I don’t actually wear a lot of make up but I like some woman like having new shoes or a new bag, I always find time for a new eye shadow or a new lip-gloss. I’m also a bit lazy at times so if I can find a cheats way of doing things then I’m will! Anything for that extra 20 mins in bed! I live in lovely London where as I write this I am freezing my b*****cks off and watching my favourite channel, E! entertain. Don't even bother telling how sad I am, its reading the enquirer but without the reading. I'm in love.

Like most women I’m on a personal quest when it comes to make up. Mine is the search for a product that unblocks and/or prevents blocked pores. I also need mascara that make my 8 short eyelashes (4 on each eye) look like something from a Dr Seuss book or at least that elephant/wooly mammoth thing that used to come on Sesame Street.