How to apply your Chikii powder Foundation, Blush and Bronzer.
shop for chikii mineral makeup
Turn the jar over,tap the bottom with your finger,turn right side up, and open.
You should find a small amount of the foundation in the lid.
Swirl your Brush ( Kabuki or a flat top brush) in the foundation,and tap the excess back into the lid.
Begin applying with short,feathery,downward strokes and /or light circles. You want the fine hairs and pores of your skin to lay flat.
Work in natural light to see true colors. The best way to test for the right colour is to apply it on the jaw line in daylight. The colour shade should disappear if it blends perfectly with the skin. If you are finding it difficult to achieve a colour match, you can blend different shades to achieve a perfect shade for yourself. Everybody is different, the correct shade will leave you looking ‘covered’ not coloured. Custom blending shades together to achieve a suitable blend is a great idea, and experimentation is the key to success.
Wash your face before applying or testing foundation shades so there will be no existing product or oily residue to interfere with the appearance of the new makeup.
Light or full Coverage!
You only need to apply one layer of powder to create a perfect finish, but for some of us you may need to conceal. To conceal, apply densely with a fine brush, this is especially good for areas under the eyes and concealing large pores.
Create your own tinted/liquid foundation.
If your skin is very dry you can put a drop of jojoba or rose hip oil onto your fine brush and conceal over those dry,flaky areas with your powder.
Some of us like to create our own light tinted foundation for the summer months or create our own liquid foundation. All you do is mix the mineral makeup blend gradually with some moisturiser to give you the desired colour depth and opaque coverage. Mix and apply with a makeup sponge. Store any left over in a small clean jar.
Tips on Application.
Always apply minerals in thin layers,two is usually sufficient.
Make sure your moisturiser has absorbed before you apply mineral powder.
Don’t load too much onto the brush at once; a little goes a long way
Always tap your brush on the side of the lid or jar to remove excess powder. This will prevent you from applying too much powder and getting a dry or chalky look.
The purpose of mineral makeup is to cover, not colour skin.
An additional layer of foundation powder to cover blemishes or rosacea can be a very effective way to conceal. Remember, half to one shade lighter to conceal shadows (under eye or nose to mouth) and half to one shade darker to conceal blemishes.
For those with dry, flaky skin, loose mineral foundation can be blended with facial cream to create a cream foundation or concealer as required (simply tap a small amount of powder into the palm of the hand. Add a pea-sized amount of your moisturizer; blend the two together until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved). Then using clean fingers apply to your skin with downward strokes to minimize the appearance of your pores.
Moisture Setting
For dry skin, you can spritz a little skin freshener on top. This will re-hydrate your skin and correct a dry or flaky look. You will minimise the appearance of large pores if you mist with the skin freshener, and then use a flocked sponge or brush to lightly smooth your makeup in a downward motion.
Bronzer
Use a flat top brush and apply the colour to any part of your body that you want bronzed. You can also mix the powder in with your usual body lotion or moisturiser for a “smooth” Bronze look.
Toubleshooting tips and tricks.
Thick or heavy- the “heavy” feel may be due to applying too much on your face, or try using a darker shade of foundation instead.
Too Dry- Dry skin can be an ongoing challenge, however with proper exfoliation and a healthy skincare regime, the condition of the skin should improve.
Too much shine – Radiance and glow is one thing, however an oily shine is not a good look either! Layering too thickly or pressing into the skin with the brush tends to seperate the crystals. it is easy to avoid this by applying minerals in thin layers in downward strokes with an appropriate brush ( we recommend Kabuki brushes). Keep adding layers until desired coverage has been reached. It can also help to spritz with a freshener and then blot.
Colour Marks- When mineral foundation becomes wet; it may result in an appearance of blotchy or uneven colour patches on the face. The first cause of this is a heavy moisturizer, the other is if a damp or perspired face is wiped rather than blotted gently with a towel. Reapplication of foundation will assist to cover any patchy color marks; however the best option is to avoid heavy moisturizers with harsh mineral (synthetic) oils commonly found in leading commercial brands, as this is the number one cause of uneven colour.
Make up minerals can be added to lotion for an all-over body sparkle. Try our body shimmers! For glittery hair gel,or the powders can be dry dusted into the hair and then set with hair spray.
Mineral makeup can be applied immediately after a light peel or micro dermabrasion. It will not only cover the redness,but the Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxides are anti-inflammatory which will help to calm the irritation.
To learn more about makeup and tutorials go to our Chikiichic blogspot.
