In fact, you can create flawless skin without using foundation. The main thing is to know a few secrets that always work without failure.

Interesting: foundation does not harm the skin - this is a huge myth. On the contrary, it protects it from external influences, and also often contains caring components. True, some girls are uncomfortable with him.

Base makeup

In order for concealer and powder to fit perfectly on the skin and create a velvety coating, they need to have something to “catch onto”. The ideal product to achieve this goal would be a makeup base.

Choose a radiant base if you have dry skin and a pore-tightening one if you suffer from excessive oily skin.

Correction of certain zones

To disguise under-eye circles, a pimple or uneven skin tone, use concealer. Apply it to problem areas and gently blend with your finger, sponge or brush.

Please note that for correcting circles under the eyes, a concealer slightly lighter than your natural skin color is best suited. And the shortcomings in the form of redness and pimples are best masked with a concealer that will completely blend with it.

Don't be afraid of blush

Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. At the same time, don’t be afraid to create a color accent. Of course, you shouldn’t look like a matryoshka doll, but a healthy glow will help create perfect skin without using foundation.

It is best to choose blush in the same color scheme like your lipstick or gloss. If in doubt, choose natural products - they are always suitable for everyone.

U foundations There are quite a few opponents: some don’t like the fact that up close they look unnatural on the skin. Others don't like these beauty products because they sit on the skin in thick layers. In summer, the discomfort intensifies - it seems as if the foundation is melting under the influence of high temperature. Therefore, I don’t want to apply it to my skin at all. How else can you give your skin a flawless look?

Without proper care You can't take care of the skin in this matter. If you want to give up foundation and powder, you will have to use skincare products and not neglect the appropriate procedures. Firstly, it is important to take care of clean skin. On a daily basis, remove dirt and makeup residues with oils and cleansing gels; on a weekly basis, remove dead skin cells using a scrub. Secondly, clean skin needs to be provided with moisture and nutrients, so you can’t go without day and night creams. The result of careful care will be beautiful skin with an even tone, without inflammation and other imperfections.

Color correction

Color-correcting primers will help improve the appearance of your skin when creating makeup in which you want to do without foundation. They are transparent and therefore not visible on the skin, but still have a slight tint that helps even out the tone. For example, Studio Perfect Primer from NYX Professional Makeup is available in the form of a green (helps to “correct” redness of the skin) and lilac (brightens the skin, giving it a fresh look) gel. True, such primers cannot cope with noticeable skin imperfections.

Concealer

One or several pimples cannot be hidden without a product with pigments. You'll have to use concealer. However, spot correction is still better than creating a full coverage on the face. To ensure imperfections remain hidden all day, choose a concealer with a long-lasting formula. On skin that has not been pre-treated with foundation, regular concealer is unlikely to stick well. Pay attention to the High Precision Retouch concealer from Giorgio Armani.

Blur effect

Products with a blur effect can be effective - they smooth the skin, hide enlarged pores and create a light-reflecting coating, thanks to which imperfections (for example, wrinkles) seem to blur and therefore become less noticeable. As a result, the skin looks like it was retouched using one of Photoshop's tools. For example, Touche Éclat Blur Perfector from Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is capable of this. On the skin, this product acquires the texture of a balm, which performs retouching, significantly improving its appearance.

Matte leather

Do you use foundation to solve the problem of oily skin? There is another way to deal with this problem. First, the skin can be prepped with a translucent mineral powder, which is typically used to set makeup and create a velvety finish. There are also special mattifying powders - these include, for example, De-Slick from Urban Decay. This powder is different in that it not only hides oily shine, but also absorbs sebum secreted by the skin. Due to this, it remains matte throughout the day. Another product that can help is matting wipes. Blot your skin with it once or twice a day to get rid of the oily film.

What to change in home care, what salon treatments choose to make your facial skin look fresh and radiant without foundation? Let's start with the fact that beautiful skin is, first of all, healthy skin. Adequate sleep, fresh air and proper nutrition work wonders! But, of course, you can’t do without cosmetic tricks either. We talked about them with Svetlana Donetskaya, candidate of medical sciences, cosmetologist, chief physician and founder of the Lege Artis aesthetic medicine clinic.

Cleanse your skin regularly

In this case, we are not just talking about daily washing with foam or gel, but about a deeper effect on the skin using products containing acids. This can be the same cosmetics for washing, and peelings, which, depending on the skin type, should be done 2-4 times a month. Look for lactic, mandelic acid or caprolactone in the composition. By neglecting proper cleansing, you risk the appearance of comedones on your skin (and more than one foundation will not cover them up) and the formation of a network of fine wrinkles. Over time it will become more and more noticeable. You don't want your skin to look like wrinkled tissue paper, do you?

Maintain a balance of water and oil in the skin

Your home care arsenal should include moisturizing creams that saturate the skin with moisture, and nourishing creams with polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are the main building material for the protective mantle of the skin. It is what prevents the evaporation of water from its surface and also protects the skin from adverse external influences.

Erase blood vessels and pigment from your face

Yes, you can get rid of everything that you are so carefully trying to cover up once and for all. The photorejuvenation procedure will help you. Despite its name, it is quite appropriate in youth. Thanks to exposure to light of a certain spectrum, it is possible to get rid of excess pigment, visible blood vessels and small wrinkles. Photorejuvenation also improves the structure of the skin, tightens pores and makes acne marks less noticeable. Not a procedure, but a fairy tale! You will notice its effect after your first visit to a cosmetologist. For a more pronounced result, you will need a course of procedures - from 3 to 5, depending on the condition of the skin.

Try the stars' favorite procedure - plasma therapy

If things are really bad, pay attention to a very effective injection procedure - plasma therapy. Your own plasma will be used for it (you will have to donate a small amount blood from a vein). To saturate the skin with water as much as possible, drugs are often added to the plasma hyaluronic acid. With the help of such a cocktail, your face will quickly regain freshness and radiance. It is no coincidence that plasma therapy is the favorite procedure of many famous beauties. For a pronounced effect, a course of 3-5 procedures is required with an interval of 3-4 weeks.

An even complexion is a kind of canvas, a basis perfect makeup. However, constant use of foundation, especially in the hot summer, is fraught with clogged pores and overloaded skin. Does this mean that you need to give up foundation completely? Not at all!

Decorative cosmetics

If you can't resist masking, use a concealer. Due to its dense texture, it copes well with problem skin, masking pimples, capillaries and even bruises. The corrector should be applied with a synthetic brush directly to the area that needs to be hidden, carefully blending the borders.

For dark circles under the eyes, there are special correctors called concealers. They have a liquid texture, do not dry out the skin and do not emphasize facial wrinkles. A correctly selected concealer will blend in with your overall skin tone and eliminate the need to completely cover up your entire face.

Another alternative to foundation is powder. Its main advantage is that it has a lighter coating and allows the skin to breathe. And in addition to its decorative function, it has antiseptic properties, has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and is the most durable.
The powder can be used either alone or in combination with a concealer. Apply it with a large round brush from the center of the face to the edges in a circular motion.

If your skin does not have serious blemishes, take a look at a moisturizer with a tinted effect. This is a 2 in 1 cream, it moisturizes well and evens out skin tone. Great option for summer and everyday makeup.

Popular today BB creams and even CC creams will help replace not only foundation, but also a couple of other products in your cosmetic bag. BB cream (from English “balm against imperfections”) will not only disguise problem areas, but also, with regular use, will reduce them to a minimum. And CC cream (from English “color correction”) will add radiance and a healthy appearance to the skin.

Not only beautiful, but also useful

There are many ways to improve your skin condition folk remedies. Herbs are among the simplest and most inexpensive. Freeze ice cubes from green tea or a decoction of chamomile, parsley, or calendula. Wipe your face every morning and your skin will look fresher and your pores will be less noticeable. Masks made from cucumber, cottage cheese and sour cream will help even out the tone. Clay masks can help get rid of skin problems.

Also in the arsenal of many cosmetic brands there are creams with which you can get rid of freckles, age spots, redness. They have a whitening effect, mattify the skin and contain UV filters.

Foundation is one of the most beautiful things in the world of cosmetics, which allows you to get an even and radiant (or matte - depending on your needs) skin tone in a few seconds. Not to mention the fact that it is a high-quality foundation that helps your makeup stay in place throughout the day. And disguise skin imperfections if you use a tone like a concealer.

However, experts remind that no matter how good your foundation is, skin problems - serious or not so serious - need to be solved, not masked. Cosmetologists are convinced that a face can look flawless at any time, even without using a toning agent. Here are seven rules of care that will become your guide to the world of ideal skin.

In order to always have a healthy and fresh complexion, you first need to remove dead cells from the skin. But if you're still using a scrub to do it, it's time to learn new ways to exfoliate. “Chemical peels with multi-acids can treat multiple problems at once,” says dermatologist Kerry Benjamin. - The right combination acids accelerate cell renewal, have a powerful moisturizing effect, even out skin texture and kill bacteria that cause acne.”

To achieve the best results, Hollywood cosmetologist Rene Rouleau recommends combining products for chemical peeling s, which brings pigment cells to the surface and thereby makes care more effective.

Use a tonic

This step is necessary not only after exfoliation, but as a daily procedure. The toner instantly adjusts the skin's pH, normalizing sebum regulation and providing cells with a healthy dose of hydration. Rene Rouleau advises looking for formulas without alcohol, as it can actually negate many of these benefits.

Add vitamins

If your skin periodically becomes dull or prone to age spots, vitamin C should become your true friend and effective weapon. “It acts as a melanin-breaking machine, improving skin color and making it look more vibrant,” says Rouleau. Apply the vitamin product immediately after the toner, while your face is still damp, and finish with a product with SPF.

Treat imperfections

Micro-puncture of the face - creating small wounds in the skin using a dermaroller or other similar gadget - helps increase collagen production and, as a result, rid you of fine wrinkles, scars, acne and bags under the eyes. In addition, by using the roller several times a month, you can increase the absorption of any product by up to 90%.

Check the weather forecast

Before choosing a moisturizer, check what weather conditions you'll encounter outside. So, in the summer heat, pores are seriously affected by UV rays, so you should opt for a water-based cream that will not act as a magnet for dirt and oil, creating additional difficulties for cells.

Don't give up foundation

At least at the first stage. It will still be useful to you as a light concealer that will help hide situational pimples and redness, as well as improve skin tone before an important event (to do this, you need to apply it in the thinnest layer using a soft sponge dipped in water).

Buy mineral powder

Mineral particles reflect light, visually “washing away” imperfections and providing a kind of Photoshop effect. In addition, the formulas of many products contain pearl powder, which can make your skin truly perfect. But no matter how pleasant all of the above may sound, this is still not the most important thing. The advantage of mineral cosmetics over conventional decorative cosmetics is that it will be the safest choice in terms of the health of your skin. “Mineral cosmetics are hypoallergenic and create a protective barrier when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays,” notes Rene Rouleau.

In addition, experts emphasize that in order to become the owner of ideal skin in every sense, you need to monitor the quality of your sleep, the presence of untreated food products on the menu and proper sun protection.