Reasons You Should Stop Wearing Foundation
Many women are wearing foundation, but you should think about stopping if you haven’t already. Foundation can be an unnecessary investment that is just clogging up your pores and causing more problems than solving. It also causes breakouts for people who have sensitive skin or acne-prone skin. But, if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to stop bad habits, so read on!
Guide to stop wearing foundation
I’m sure you’re wondering why I would write a post about not wearing foundation. More and more women have been going makeup-free or embracing their natural skin in the last few years. The number of people going makeup-free is growing so fast that there’s even an Instagram account dedicated to it! So, what are some reasons you might want to stop wearing foundation?
- Foundation can clog your pores and cause breakouts.
If you have acne-prone skin, wearing foundation can make your skin worse. Foundation can clog your pores and cause breakouts. If you are already struggling with acne, it is best to avoid using foundation.
- Foundation can cake and look unnatural.
When applied incorrectly, the foundation can cake and look unnatural. This is especially true if you use the wrong shade of foundation for your skin type.
- Foundation can be expensive.
Foundation can be an expensive beauty product. If you are looking to save money, it might be best to stop using foundation altogether. There are many other ways to achieve a polished look without foundation.
- Foundation can be time-consuming to apply.
If you are in a hurry, applying foundation can be a hassle. It can take time to find the right shade and blend it correctly. So, if you are looking for a quick and easy beauty routine, the foundation might not be the best option for you.
- Foundation can feel heavy and uncomfortable on your skin.
Some foundations can feel heavy and uncomfortable on your skin. If you are looking for a light and airy feeling, the foundation might not be the best choice for you. Many other types of makeup products can give you the coverage you need without feeling weighed down.
The advantages of wearing less foundation
I am not a foundation person. But I know how to give my face shape with powders, the right shades of eyeshadow and eyeliner, and contouring.
Between you and me? Not even that much. Nonetheless, I always feel like my makeup game isn’t complete without foundation. But there are times when trying out new techniques increases self-awareness. And one of those is applying foundation.
People say less is more, but something about having half your face caked in a product doesn’t seem like the right amount to me at all—so it’s always an adjustment process whenever I decide to go for it (and believe me, the struggle is real). And guess what? My skin looks better when I go foundation-free.
I’ve experimented with going out with a sheer tinted moisturizer, BB cream, and nothing at all and have found that my skin doesn’t look oily or dry throughout the day, but rather just like skin. It’s also worth mentioning that my pores don’t seem to get as clogged when I wear less foundation, which is a total plus in my book.