Rosacea: applying foundation to skin prone to redness

Choosing the right foundation shade is difficult at the best of times, but what to do when your skin tone is uneven or suffers from redness?

If, like many women, you struggle with redness around the cheeks, nose and mouth, spot-treating the area with a high-coverage concealer that matches your skin tone will help to even things out. If you’re looking to correct large patches of uneven skin tone or all-over redness, you can also opt for a colour-correcting primer to be worn under your concealer or foundation. This will act as a base for a full face of makeup.

Whether you’re looking to correct specific areas of redness or even out your whole complexion, understanding your skin’s undertones is the key to finding your perfect match.
This will help avoid a mask-like finish - and don’t forget to blend, blend, blend, particularly around the neck and temples!

If you struggle with discoloration, such as rosacea or port-wine stains, you’ll want to look for a high-coverage foundation that offers a natural finish.
Choose products that are rich in pigment and opt for long-wear formulas to avoid touchups. If you suffer from redness linked to acne, look for products containing mattifying ingredients to absorb any excess oil.
Sensitive skin may also suffer from redness as a result of irritation or stress, so it’s important to opt make sure your chosen formula has been tested on sensitive skin to avoid triggering a reaction.