Foundation: Your Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about foundation - from choosing the right type and finish for your skin, to colour matching with undertones, application techniques, and selecting the perfect brush.
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What You'll Learn
Every Foundation Type Explained
From tinted moisturiser to airbrush and camouflage - understand what each type does and which suits your skin.
Find Your Perfect Colour Match
Learn the professional three-stripe test and undertone analysis to choose a shade that genuinely matches your skin.
Brush and Sponge Guide
Discover which brush shape or sponge creates the finish you want - from stipple to kabuki and everything in between.
Professional Application Tips
Step-by-step techniques for flawless, natural-looking foundation that lasts all day without looking heavy.
Foundation can make or break your entire makeup look - yet with so many types, finishes, and shades on the market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. In this chapter, I'll guide you through every type of foundation available, from lightweight tinted moisturisers to my personal favourite, airbrush foundation, and explain which finishes work best for different skin types. You'll learn my professional three-stripe test for finding your perfect colour match, discover how undertones affect your shade selection, and pick up my tried-and-tested tips for flawless application. I'll also walk you through every style of foundation brush and sponge, so you can choose the right tool for the finish you want to achieve.
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Perfect for anyone who wants to understand foundation properly - whether you're building your first makeup routine or you've been wearing foundation for years but never quite found the right type, shade, or application technique for your skin.
"This book is a Bible of everything... This isn't a guide, it's a Bible. The single most useful day-to-day guide to facial make-up I have read."- Amazon Reviewer
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