How can I create a smooth canvas to apply make-up? read details please?

I've asked related questions, but this is more specific.


Since my skin is bumpy at the moment, and very very red, I was wondering what to do before I attempt to put on make-up tomorrow.


My skin is also flaky...


P.S. My face is very red and bumpy...it's bit embarrassing to go without make-up...even though recently it has been equally embarrassing with it...but...any suggestions will help.How can I create a smooth canvas to apply make-up? read details please?
you should switch your Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer + Exfoliator - hell even your cleansing wipes! To oil based products, make sure they're NOT oil free and make sure all the moisturisers and creams you use aren't water or milk based lotions, make sure they're either body butters' or creams,


other wise you'll never get rid of the dry skin


i recomend trying Neutrogena, cos until quite recently i was using Witch Hazel and i was just so confused as to why my spots + dry skin weren't going- then a friend told me all about the dry skin and oil thing,


And then finnaly the makeup;


i dont use a primer, because to me i don't like to look too unnatural as its hard to apply my foundation thinly,


but i recommend the Pure liquid mineral concealer..stuff from Maybelline, i just bought that and the coverage is amazing-


it would also help if you blended in some green tinted liquid concealer- even tone cream stuff (lols i can't remeber what its called!)


because the green goes on the redness of your blemishes and spots and helps even out the skin tone. finnaly apply your foundation thinly (make sure its liquid) with a foundation brush they're a rip off but they're so so so so good for your face, if you havent got natural light coming in from where you do your makeup (from a window or something) your skin will be so smooth and amazing- you'd think that your foundations thick





-also, try using an oil based moisturizer that has some self tanning agents (but make sure the acctual cream isnt tinted, so white cream that says its got tanning agents in it) and replace your daily moisturizer with it, that will help even out your skin tone a bit if not completely cure ya :)





- AND IF ALL ELSE FAILS! try a primer before you put on foundation- but after you moisturize





God that was a lot of writing %26gt;_%26lt;


xxxHow can I create a smooth canvas to apply make-up? read details please?
You can also try a a primer.





But maybe address the bumpiness.





If its acne related then dettol and savlon are very effective at removing the germs and reducing the redness. Although the skin may get red when you apply the dettol. I recommend savlon as its gentler - diluted or applied directly to face with a cotton ball. you will see improvement in a week. I think thats the best approch to deal with the cause of the redness and bumpiness.





I had grade five acne as a teen. Mine had to be treated with antibiotics and other topical treatment.





Even when you use moisturiser or primer the bumpiness will still be there. I would guess you are using something like clearasil as this does flake the skin. So in summary use savlon / dettol to cleanse your skin and watch the bumps dry up.





Dermablend is rubbish. Colortration is much better but you won't get a smooth surface by using it. Just ease off of what is causing the redness and use what I said - savlon. Come back for a follow up visit in two weeks time.
Before you go to bed slather your face in LOADS of moisturiser (raid the cupboards and find one as thick as possible. if you have any nivea creme that will work good). Then in the morning put some on before you put on your make-up and let it sink in. If your skin is still dry then mix a little moisturiser with foundation.
there's a lot of good make-up bases or primers you could put before you put your actual foundation on. try using liquid foundation with a sponge because i feel like powder or mineral foundation will make it worse. some good brands you can try are nars, dior, or smashbox or something. hope this helps =]
Depends on what is causing the bumpiness and the redness. You should try using skin care first that will help heal and soothe what ever is causing the redness. You can also try using makeup primers with either yellow or green tints to help off see the redness.
use moisturiser before hand and try mineral make up its effective and not so harsh on the skin





theres something out there called dermablend, its for camoflaging skin read up on it =)





good luck x