Foundation: how to get flawless skin

Foundation is one of the most important items in any women’s make-up bag; it takes time to find the perfect product for your skin, but when you do, it can be life-changing!

The right foundation will instantly improve an overall make-up look and can help boost confidence – when our skin is looking good, we feel good. Women will generally spend more money on their foundation than other make-up items, so in order to help you avoid costly errors, make sure you are fully clued-up on everything foundation-related before you make that trip to the beauty counter.

Before selecting a brand, shade or type of product, it is always worth getting expert advice – luckily we have asked a posse of make-up pros to offer advice on choosing the right foundation for your skin type, as well as preparing skin and applying it perfectly. We have also rounded up the best foundations for different skin types. When it comes to the whole spectrum of different skin colours, beauty expert John Gustafson is on hand to talk us through finding the perfect foundation shade for black skin.

Recently there has been an influx of alternatives to the traditional foundation formula; in particular, mineral make-up is getting really popular. If you fancy trying out one for yourself, we have found ten of the best mineral foundations.

When you have found your ultimate base product, it’s good to know the best ways of applying foundation. Whatever your age, you can create perfect coverage, as John Gustafson demonstrates with these videos on achieving a flawless complexion and applying foundation for mature skin.

Finally, get some foundation inspiration by discovering these celebrity favourite foundations and following make-up artist Jackie Tyson’s step by step guide to perfecting Jennifer Aniston’s gorgeous glowing skin.

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