{"id":5386,"date":"2019-08-22T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T06:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilibeauty.co.uk\/?p=5386"},"modified":"2019-08-22T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T06:00:49","slug":"the-expert-approved-ways-to-find-your-perfect-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/the-hub\/josie-e\/the-expert-approved-ways-to-find-your-perfect-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"The expert-approved ways to find your perfect foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
For a long time, your base routine has probably looked a little something like this: read about an amazing foundation, buy and apply said foundation, believe it’s\u00a0the one<\/em>, only to look in the mirror five hours later and see that said foundation has literally slipped off your face. Don’t worry – you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re a pro with your buffing brush, finding a foundation that stays all day and doesn\u2019t give up when you\u2019re feeling a little flustered can be one heck of a challenge.<\/p>\n Avoiding a caked on, creased or greasy base is a must – there’s literally nothing more frustrating than spending ages on your make-up only for it to go south before you can say \u2018setting spray\u2019 – so you need something you can trust. That said, years of obsessing over make-up have taught us that only a small part of creating a flawless base is down to the foundation itself – everything else lies in the hands of your skincare routine, and application.<\/p>\n From perfecting your buffing techniques to tracking down a fool-proof primer, here are our seven fast-track ways to get your foundation working well with your skin (with a little help from professional MUA Bridget O’Keefe.<\/a><\/p>\n Perfect your skincare routine<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you even consider the product you use and the way you apply it, you\u2019ve got to think about your skin. Your foundation will only look as good as your skin underneath, after all. \u201cMost of making your foundation sit well is about the state of your skin\u201d, Bridget tells us. \u201cMake sure your skin is well looked-after and hydrated. Clean, fresh skin is going to create a great base layer to your foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n Before applying any makeup, you\u2019ll want to cleanse the skin with a daily cleanser like the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish.<\/a>\u00a0This will prevent clogged pores and remove any dirt which might be dulling your natural radiance.<\/p>\n