All posts under ‘Foundation’
By Poonam Kaur Billing | November 20th, 2012 | 5:00 pm
Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week, Beauty Fix is kickstarting the holiday season. From lips to nails, we have the tips and trends that will update your style this season. What’s the best blush to pair with a red lipstick? Is there an easy way to master false eyelashes? We have all the answers and more! In need of a beauty fix yourself? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.
By Poonam Kaur Billing | September 25th, 2012 | 12:45 pm
Ever feel like you’re caught in a beauty loop? It can be as simple as trying to cover up stained nails with more stain-causing nail polish (yikes!) or as long-term as knowing that the onset of fall also means the start of at least six months of dry skin. This week we’re all about helping you break out of these bad beauty cycles: our Beauty Fix answers include how to avoid messing up your foundation when applying a dark eye shadow, tips for addressing uneven skin tone and everything you need to know about proper exfoliation.
By Poonam Kaur Billing | September 4th, 2012 | 5:00 pm
A great base can often make or break your entire look, but when it comes to finding the right foundation, there are almost as many different formulas as there are shades! While a colour match is key, foundation can serve double (or triple!) duty and tackle other skin concerns beyond uneven tone. This week, we’re sharing tips on finding the right foundation, from preventing the shine of oily skin to a formula that will give coverage without hiding freckles.
By Poonam Kaur Billing | August 14th, 2012 | 11:30 am
You might have oodles of items in your makeup bag, or perhaps just a few key items. No matter the contents, we all have that one beauty product that baffles us. It could be something we’ve purchased and never used, or perhaps it’s just the endless search for the one product that will radically change the way we approach makeup. Well, search no longer! This week Beauty Fix is here to solve some of the most pressing makeup bag mysteries.
By Rebecca Perrin | February 8th, 2012 | 2:30 pm
My flaky and dry skin is causing my foundation to look awful. How can fix my face so makeup looks nice again?
No foundation, no matter how hydrating it may be, will look its best when worn over skin suffering from deterioration. To get your skin smooth and primed to retain moisture, try using a buffing tool during the face-washing portion of your regular routine. Read more »
By FASHION Staff | January 5th, 2012 | 10:00 am
Photographed by Natasha V. Styled by Rodney Smith. Prop styling by Rodney Smith for judyinc.com.
From perfume and mascara to sunscreen and shampoo, we reveal your favourite beauty products. Plus, after a decade of divulging what you can’t live without, we introduce FASHION’s Beauty Hall of Fame to pay special tribute to your most-loved products from the past 10 years.
FASHION’S BEAUTY
HALL OF FAME WINNERS:
Eyeshadow: M.A.C
Mascara: Lancôme
Hair colour: L’Oréal Paris
Fragrance: Chanel
Soap: Dove
Razor: Gillette Venus
Nail lacquer: OPI
By Rebecca Perrin | November 2nd, 2011 | 2:00 pm
A friend of mine insists her clear skin is from never wearing foundation. Is this the truth and, if so, should I stop using it?
Likely, no. There are many other factors at play—such as hormones, genetics, environmental surroundings, and diet—that would affect your skin more than eight hours of foundation wear. Plus, it sounds like her hypothesis may have come from an aged textbook—foundations can now be argued more helpful than harmful thanks to SPF protection, lightweight pigments, and dermatologist-tested formulas. Maybelline FIT Me Foundation ($10, at drugstores) possesses all of the above plus a super-intelligent technology that blends pigments perfectly with your skin, so you can prove your friend wrong without the use of smoke and mirrors.
In need of an afternoon beauty pick-me-up? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.
By Rebecca Perrin | August 18th, 2011 | 2:45 pm
I’ve started to notice fine lines around my eyes and mouth, which is weird because my combination/oily skin still breaks out from time to time. Is there a foundation that will cover pimples and reverse wrinkles?
Let me first address your comment that it seems “weird” to age and suffer from acne at the same time. It’s probably more common than you think. In fact, both your wrinkles and pimples may have been born from the same cause: dehydration. You can’t avoid the aging process by drinking more water, but you might slow it down and break out less frequently by maintaining an ideal level of hydration in your system. Relying on glasses of water alone is an inefficient way to hydrate your skin because, let’s be honest, it takes a long time for the water to reach the surface. You’d be smart to hydrate skin from the outside with Stila‘s Perfect & Correct Foundation ($57, at Murale, Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques) because not only does it automatically colour-match to your skin, but it’s also packed with super-hydrating hyaluronic acid and a unique mineral complex to control oil, diminish wrinkles, and reduce imperfections too.
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