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1. You don’t necessarily need to purchase foundation that requires you to take out a loan.

2. No, a fancy brush or sponge isn’t always required for best results.

“Fingers are A-OK! It really is a personal preference and comes down to the product you are using. If I’m using a cream compact I will always use a sponge, as it will deliver the best result for application. In winter I’ll use fingers for a liquid foundation as I like the way the heat from the fingertips gets the product to blend nicely onto the skin. In summer I will use a foundation brush to work in liquid foundation as it’s already warm and the fingertips create a little too much warmth.” – Melanie Burnicle – Revlon Makeup Director Australasia

(Glow Guide Producer, Brittany puts foundation drops to the test. Post continues after video.)

3. Foundation doesn’t need to be applied all over your face.

4. Trying a foundation shade on the back of your hand? Yeah, stop doing that.

5. Combine your primer and foundation in one step.

The Glow team’s favourite budget foundations. (Post continues after gallery.)

The Best Foundations Under $30

Clinique Even Better Foundation, $50

Mac Studio Face and Body Foundation, $60

Revlon Age Defying Firming and Lifting Makeuo, $39.95

Max Factor Skin Luminizer Foundation, $33.95

Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation, $62

L'oreal Paris Nude Magique Eau de Teint

Revlon Photoready BB Cream

Bourjois Perfect CC Cream

NYX Invincible Foundation

Covergirl Smoothers Tinted Moisturiser

Australis Face and Body Tint

Covergirl and Olay Tone Rehab Foundation

Face Of Australia Mineral Therapy Foundation

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

Loreal True Match Foundation

Maybelline Dream Mousse Matte Foundation

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Stick Foundation

6. When applying, don’t start at the edges of your face.

7. Don’t just grab any old foundation – select one that’s going to show your skin type in the best light.

8. You shouldn’t need to apply foundation to your neck if you get the shade right.

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9. Mix and match to get your foundation colour right.

10.Yes, you actually do need different foundation in summer and winter.

11. A drastic hair change does not mean you need to update your foundation artillery.

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