How to Use Mineral Foundation Wet or Dry

2009 June 30

Lots of people want to use sandstone foundation. But they do not want to lose the coverage that their current liquid foundation gives them. They do not realize that you can use sandstone foundation in wet or dry form. Both methods provide many of the same benefits. You should be with you the methods of using sandstone foundation wet and dry. This will help you get the best results for any skin shape up on any day.

You will always use the horsehair brush that came with the foundation to apply the foundation. Use this brush whether you use foundation wet or dry. Just keep the brush very clean so that you can reuse it daily.

Dry sandstone foundation provides light coverage. This does not mean that blemishes will be visible. It does mean that foundation will feel very light on your face. You can still layer on sandstone powder foundation for coverage and suppression.

Here are some benefits that come from using sandstone foundation as dry powder:

* It uses light to suppression lines, wrinkles and creases. This will lessen physical evidence of aging. The mica flakes deflect light a bit more successfully when they are dry.

* It feels like you are not really in makeup. The powder will help your skin look smooth and untreated.

* You can sleep in dry sandstone foundation. Of course it is always better to remove makeup. Dry sandstone foundation are less likely to block up your pores while you are sleeping.

To apply the sandstone foundation you should swirl the horsehair brush in the powder. Tap the excess off the brush. Buff the powder against your face in a circular motion. Keep applying layers until you have the look you want. The end result will be light, bright and untreated. You can apply other blusher over the sandstone foundation if you like.

Some people’s preference is to use sandstone foundation wet. They may feel that this provides better coverage. This is fundamentally a confidential preference since sandstone foundation covers evenly either way. Wet sandstone foundation provides a more “made up” look that many reckon is more excellent-looking. This looks less untreated, but it may look more polished. It provides a smooth palate for additional makeup. To apply sandstone foundation in a liquid form, dip the brush in the dry sandstone powder. Tap the powder off the brush and into your palm or the lid. You should not ever get the entire contents of your sandstone foundation wet at once. Swirl the foundation around with the damp brush. This will cause the liquid sandstone foundation to stick to the brush. Blend first with the brush and then your fingers.

You can of course wear sandstone foundation wet and dry. You will like the untreated look when you wear your sandstone foundation.

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