“Dear Charles, I have several tones in my skin which makes my complexion appear uneven, what’s the best way to resolve this to create a more even and flawless finish?”

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Charles says: It can be frustrating if you feel particularly self conscious about having an un-even skin tone, especially when you want to go lightweight for the summer-time with a tinted moisturiser!

 

Pick the tone in your skin that you prefer and also the one that is most similar to your neck colour, remember to keep it natural, as a foundation that is too dark will look makeup’y and unnatural.

 

A foundation that is slightly too light can always be warmed up with a bronzer. Choose a foundation that has a buildable coverage to it, so you’re not creating a mask effect. Using a foundation brush apply an even coverage all over the face creating a natural base, then start to build where the skin appears uneven (Whether it appears lighter or darker), build the coverage with your foundation brush and then apply a concealer stick which has a full coverage on to the desired area. If this doesn’t completely cover, stand back, look in the mirror and see how comfortable you feel. If you still feel uncomfortable apply a face powder to hold your makeup in place and set the foundation, now you can apply concealer over the top of your foundation and powder where you need it and then apply the powder again. You can keep doing so until you get the desired coverage but make sure that it blends well.

 

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