With summer upon us, the job of our foundations just became a little harder. Beyond covering up blemishes and unevenness in the skin tone, it must also stay in place with a silken, second-skin finish without slipping off in the humidity.
Tira turns to celebrity makeup artist Arti Nayar for her foundation tricks in the summer. Having wielded her makeup wand on some of the most coveted faces in showbiz – from Sonam Kapoor Ahuja to Alia Bhatt – here are her hacks to securing that barely-there makeup look that doesn’t compromise on coverage.
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A guide to natural-looking foundation
Step 1: The Prep
As the quest for natural-looking makeup continues to dominate the beauty-verse, foundation serves as a key player in making your skin an even-toned canvas for the rest of your makeup. For Nayar, the journey to making foundation look like skin starts with ensuring the right prep.
Your skincare choices play a large role in natural foundation. The work begins with correctly identifying your skin type, cleansing your face properly to rid it of all impurities, and using a moisturiser and under-eye cream. A primer helps lock in all the makeup you add on to it and make it all last longer. For a daytime look, don’t forget the sunscreen.
Tira Tip: If you’re looking to minimise the steps in your getting-ready routine especially on busy days, the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base will help deliver the benefits of a primer and moisturiser with a single swipe.
Step 2: Lay(er)ing the foundation
Once you have laid down the bedrock for your no-makeup makeup look, you will need to turn your attention to your choice of face foundation. For those aiming for a second skin finish, a liquid formula can prove to be a lightweight, buildable asset.
Tira Tip: Look to the Faces Canada All Day Hydra Matte Foundation for its silky texture infused with the goodness of a moisturiser and sunscreen.
In addition to checking the consistency of the formula, it is also essential to factor in the climate and whether the product is too heavy for the summer or too drying in the winter.
Tira Tip: The Smashbox Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid will help plump up and illuminate fatigued skin for a supple, glowing finish all year round.
Step 3: Blend Basics
The next and most pertinent step in your quest for natural foundation is choosing the right equipment. A damp beauty blender is your strongest ally for precision and control when blending. A foundation brush, on the other hand, will often end up depositing more product than intended.
Step 4: Add Colour
For a natural rosy glow, opt for a cream-based blush that also makes the skin look more supple and fresh.
Tira Tip: Reach for the M.A.C Mini Strobe Cream in Pinklite for an all-over glow that will liven up tired skin with its iridescent pigments.
Step 5: Get, Set, Go
The last step, as always, lies in dusting the face with some setting powder as an invisible seal to lock all your handiwork in and negate the need for frequent touch-ups during the day.
