The right way to choose foundation makes it easy to create a perfect base makeup.

The step in choosing a liquid foundation is to understand your skin type. Skin types can be roughly divided into four categories: dry, oily, mixed, and sensitive. Different skin types have very different needs for liquid foundation.

Dry skin: You should choose a moisturizing liquid foundation. This product type usually contains moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which can effectively lock in moisture and avoid sticking and makeup removal.

Oily skin: Oil control and long-lasting are the key to choosing a liquid foundation for oily skin. They can effectively inhibit oil secretion and keep the makeup fresh. In addition, a liquid foundation with a light texture is more suitable for oily skin, reducing the feeling of heaviness and avoiding clogging pores.

Mixed skin: This type of skin is oilier in the T zone (forehead, nose, chin) and drier on the cheeks. Therefore, a liquid foundation that can control oil and moisturize is needed. Zoning care is also a good method. Use oil-control products on the T zone and moisturizing products on the cheeks.

For sensitive skin, non-irritation and low sensitivity are the primary considerations for sensitive skin. Choose a foundation containing soothing ingredients (such as aloe vera and green tea extract), and avoid ingredients that may cause allergies, such as alcohol and fragrances.

The choice of color number is directly related to the naturalness of the makeup. When selecting, it is recommended to try the color under natural light to avoid color differences under strong light or yellow light.

Neck color test: Apply the foundation to the junction of the chin and neck to observe the degree of integration with the skin color. Choose a color number that is close to or slightly lighter than the skin color to avoid a "mask face" caused by excessive color difference.

Consider seasonal changes: Skin color varies with seasonal changes. The skin color may be darker in summer and lighter in winter. Therefore, it is recommended to adjust the color number selection according to the current season.

In addition to basic concealing and even skin tone, the modern liquid foundation also has a variety of additional functions, such as sun protection, whitening, skincare, etc. At the same time, the choice of texture also directly affects the use experience.

Efficacy selection: Choose a liquid foundation with corresponding efficacy according to personal needs. For example, long-term outdoor workers can choose a liquid foundation with a high multiple sun protection function; those who want to improve skin brightness can choose products with whitening ingredients; those who pursue a natural makeup look can choose a light and breathable texture.

Texture selection: The texture of liquid foundation can be roughly divided into three types: liquid, cream, and air cushion. Liquid foundation is light and easy to push, suitable for more skin types; cream foundation has strong concealing power, suitable for occasions that require high concealing power; air cushion foundation is easy to carry and suitable for touch-ups. Choose the right texture according to personal preferences and usage scenarios.

Brand and reputation are also factors that cannot be ignored when choosing a liquid foundation. Well-known brands usually have more mature technology and stricter quality control, and the product quality is more guaranteed. At the same time, referring to other users' comments and usage experience can help us understand the advantages and disadvantages of the product more comprehensively and make a wiser choice.

Finally, no matter how much homework you have done in the early stage, you still have to determine whether it is suitable for you through actual trial. It is recommended to try it at a counter or beauty store before buying it to observe the degree of integration and durability of the liquid foundation with the skin, and whether it will cause adverse reactions such as allergies.

In short, choosing a liquid foundation is a comprehensive consideration process, which requires us to start from multiple aspects such as skin quality, color number, efficacy, texture, brand, and reputation.