How to Choose the Right Facial Cleanser - Top 5 Tips Revealed

We all know that you must use a good skin care program to take care of your face. Consequently, picking the right facial cleanser is crucial to your skin care program. There are many facial cleansers out there on the market, and they are all meant to do different things, depending upon your skin type and skin's needs.

How many times have you complained that using skin care just doesn't work for you? Well, you have to be your own detective. Why would you use something that is ineffective? You must search for what will work in order to have an effective skin care program.

Here are some tips to find the right facial cleanser and how to properly use it.

1. Use the right facial cleanser for your skin type (dry, normal, combination, oily). As a word of advice, if your skin is flaky, it doesn't mean you have dry skin. It might mean you need to exfoliate more often to help slough off the dry skin.

2. Opt for a cleanser that does more. Some products are called a 3-in-1 cleanser because it contains a cleanser, an exfoliator, and a freshener as well, saving you time and money on cleaning your face. These first three steps are crucial to clean your face properly. The cleanser gets rid of dirt and grime, the exfoliator sloughs off dead skin, and the freshener helps clean out pores.

3. If you have normal to dry skin, but tend to have occasional acne outbreaks, don't use a facial cleanser for combination or oily skin. It will dry out your face too much. Instead, opt for an acne treatment product and use it only on the places where you tend to break out.

4. After finding the right formula of cleanser for your skin type, be sure to use it morning and night. You produce oil through the night that needs to be cleansed in the morning, which also preps your face for makeup application. At night, you obviously wash off the dirt, grime, and makeup that you've accumulated through the day.

5. Never use any type of facial cleanser to remove eye makeup. They are too harsh for the delicate skin around the eye area. If you have a cleanser that contains exfoliating beads, this is especially true as the grains can irritate your eye. Always use an eye makeup remover, which is effective and gentle enough to use on your eyes.

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How to Choose the Right Foundation Color - Top 5 Tips Revealed

Did you know that the right foundation color, properly blended, can take years off of how old you look? The reason is this: an uneven skin tone makes skin look older than it really is – more so than wrinkles! Here are some tips and tricks for choosing the right foundation.

Tip #1: Always choose a foundation color to match your skin tone! Don’t be tempted to get a tan with your foundation or look darker than you really are. This is a common tendency for ivory or beige toned ladies.

Tip#2: Try it before you buy it. The only true way to find out if a foundation matches is to try it on. For liquid foundations, rub a little on your cheek – if it virtually disappears, you have the right shade. If you can see it compared to the rest of the skin on your face, it is not the right match.

Tip #3: If you have pink undertones to your skin, don’t use a foundation with yellow undertones. There has been much controversy on this issue. It was believed that a yellow foundation would help neutralize the pink on your skin. However, a foundation with a touch of pink actually evens out your skin tone better and doesn’t make your skin look dull and flat, but rather fresh and alive. Again – the secret is to find a shade that perfectly matches your skin. Try it on, don’t just guess!

Tip #4: Choose a foundation appropriate for your skin type. I have found that people with oily skin tend to enjoy the mineral powder foundations because of the oil-absorbing properties. Conversely, those with dry skin claim that the powder accentuates the look of their dry skin. If you have extremely dry skin, find a moisturizing foundation – it will feel like heavy cream, but your face will thank you. If your skin is normal, try an oil-free liquid foundation, or a crème to powder foundation – you may even like a mineral powder foundation. The secret is to not be afraid to try different forms of foundation to find the one you like and will use.

Tip #5: Use a good skin care program. This alone will make your foundation go on smoothly and give you that flawless finish you need. A good skin care program is designed for your skin type (dry, normal, combination, or oily) and consists of a cleanser, exfoliator, toner, and moisturizer. Your foundation always goes on last.

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Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!