Karim Rahman, professional make-up artist at L'Oréal Paris reveals his tricks and tricks for a perfect complexion. In 4 minutes, learn to moisturize , unify , correct and sculpt your face.

Texture: what foundation to choose?

The foundations exist in different forms . If you do not know for which to opt, voic i some tracks to refer you.

  • Fluids and foams: they are light and matt for normal skin with oily tendency . Ideal also for beginners in makeup, looking for lightness .
  • Creams: they are creamy and satin , and are generally recommended for dry and sensitive skin.
  • Compact: Compact powders are the most camouflaged foundation . They are therefore perfectly suited to skins with many imperfections .

Color side: how to find the ideal shade?

Finding the ideal shade is adopting it! It is still necessary to do so. Too dark , the foundation leaves traces of demarcation , too light, it does not bring enough coverage. To know: It is important to test along the oval face of the foundation, and choose a tone brighter than your natural shade . Well chosen, it will unify and sublimate your natural skin tone without changing it. The foundation blends with the skin .

Application: the key gestures

Here's how to apply your foundation in 4 steps:

  • Apply your foundation to the finger or a slightly damp sponge. Place a few touches on the forehead, chin and cheeks.
  • Stretch out the skin, without rubbing and without forgetting the nose and the periphery of the lips.
  • Always blend in from the inside to the outside of the face from the nose. For application with the sponge, dab it on the face, you will get a more covering finish. Unify by a slight smoothing at the end of application.
  • Work your foundation to avoid any unsightly demarcation: apply your foundation under the oval of the face then blend to the root of the hair

Pro Secret: the finish. Using a tissue, remove excess foundation by gently pressing the entire face, with particular emphasis on the root of the hair, eyebrows, external angles of the eyes, wings of the nose and the corners of the lips.