Reasons Why Makeup Turns Ashy

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After choosing the proper sort of foundation,
another most vital task is to flawlessly apply
the foundation on the skin. Foundations are often
tempting but you have to lookout while applying
on the face. Foundation which looks perfect
within the store might not always end up being
natural and good, depending on the skin. Well,
here we bring you a couple of easy tips to stop
your foundation from looking ashy.
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Patch Test on Jaw line and Not on HandOne of the
foremost common mistakes most of us make while
choosing our foundation shade is that we test it
on our hand. Testing the shade on your face is
often annoying, but itll get you the proper
shade because the complexion of the neck and hand
differs tons.  You dont consider if your skin
tone is warm or coolAs more beauty brands expand
their range of foundation shades, were finally
seeing products that consider if your skin is
warm or cool. How to determine skin tone? A
simple way to know is the way your skin tans.
Cooler tones often burn or tan a pink/ cinnamon
shade and should cooler cooler foundation shades.
Warmer tones rarely burn and should select yellow
undertone foundation.
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• Choose the Right Type of Foundation
• Another important step to stop foundation from
  looking ashy is choosing the right type of
  foundation for your skin. If youve got oily
  skin, you ought to be using an oil-free
  foundation. People with dry skin should choose
  liquid foundation while people with sensitive
  skin should choose a powder foundation. People
  with combination skin type can opt for mousse
  because it can keep up a balance on the skin.
• Exfoliating Your Skin
• Exfoliating your skin before applying foundation
  is a simple way to prevent foundation from
  looking ashy. This purges the dead skin cells
  from the face, thus, forming a smooth base for
  makeup. Open pores, dead skin cells on the face
  can make your makeup look cakey, ashy and
  unnatural.

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• Use a Primer
• Using a primer is the finest way to prevent your
  foundation from looking ashy. The primer forms a
  smooth base on the face for the foundation to
  settle on the skin easily. If you dont have a
  primer at your home, simply massage your face
  with ice. Rubbing ice all over your face can help
  to close the pores on the skin, thus, allowing
  the makeup to seem fresh and last longer.
• Mix with A Darker Foundation
• Your foundation looks grey or ashy because its
  much lighter than your complexion. Working with a
  lighter foundation than your complexion, makes
  your skin look unnatural. So as to prevent this,
  add 2-3 drops of darker shade foundation and
  blend it well. Using this strategy will help your
  foundation to look fine, soft and flawless.

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Blot the Excess FoundationBlotting the
foundation is another way to prevent the makeup
from turning ashy. Take a blotting paper and pat
it on the skin. This quick tip can not only help
to suck up the surplus foundation from the face
but also allows the makeup to set for an extended
period. Blending ProblemNot blending the
foundation properly will surely cause an ashy
face. Use a blending sponge or a puff to blend
the foundation, seamlessly. Using a sponge can
help to blend the foundation on the face and
conceals the product in the unapproachable areas
easily. If nothing, you can also use fingers to
do it.
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