FOUNDATION:

Foundation is the base to most makeup looks. It evens out skin tones, and creates a base for other colours to be applied to evenly. Using a foundation brush to apply your foundation has the advantage of better hygiene than using your fingers. Your fingers are the dirtiest part of your body, if you have acne-prone skin, using your fingers can cause spots.

Start with a small amount of foundation on your brush in the middle of the face and blend outwards in small strokes. Continue applying and blending with your brush till you reach your hairline and neck - blend into the neck to avoid the ‘mask' look. Use a concealer brush, or an eyeshadow brush to get into those hard to reach places, and blend well.

If you know you are going to be photographed be sure to apply your foundation evenly over your whole face - not just the areas you think need evening out, as the camera tends to show an uneven application as light and dark patches. For underwater photography, make sure you use an oil based cream foundation - this ensures your foundation stays put during the shoot.