Many of my clients ask me, well...how do you create a flawless finish on my face? What we want to do is enhance one's own beauty in applying makeup, but to do this...it begins with having good skin. You see, your skin is like a canvas. And the first place to start is with is foundation, the building blocks to a beautiful face.

I know, I know...Foundation....Yeah, Right?!

Many women skip this step altogether or simply use the wrong shade or type of foundation. But what we're all forgetting here; to get that clean, fresh start...we need to start with a great canvas to support our master piece.

Ok...I think you are getting the picture.

Here are some of my best tips for enhancing your own beauty personality Style in creating your best face forward. And it's not as hard as you think.

One of the biggest questions I get from my clients is this: Do I Really Need Foundation???

And ...let's say you have great skin....I'd say. You are one lucky person. Then...all you need is first to apply a good moisturizer (SeneGence SeneDerm) Day Time Moisturizer, which has been tested to be an SPF equivalent of 15). And then, all you need is a little concealer and blush. Now...if you are bit red, or pale, has uneven tone, large pores, or acne, etc., then you need to cover your skin with foundation (perhaps mix the moisturizer with the foundation to a tinted moisturizer really) to create that flawless finish.

Most of the complaints I hear....that is so hard in choosing the right shade of foundation. What is interesting with the SeneGence's MakeSense Foundation is that it does a color correction within your family of colors. But again....to really do your face justice and choose the right color for you, what I need to know to help you is ...your color tone - warm or cool and to pin point the tone of foundation, what you skin looks like...is it pale, medium or darker shades. Then, the idea is to really blend with your own coloring, because it is very hard to exactly match. What I do next is choose three colors and see which one basically disappears into the jar line area...so that I can see if it is appropriate for you neckline as well. What you don't want is a demarcation between you neck and you face. The next step is to see how it looks on your skin. Please know that I have many clients I have never met, and what I do is ask a series of questions, a talk about color so that I can choose the best color for you.

Most women don't think about this, but a wonderful aspect about wearing foundation, is its ability to fight the elements like sun, wind and cold, harsh winter air. Even a foundation, even without the SPF still provides a good barrier, especially against sun damage. With SeneGence's Foundation, it does have an SPF equivalent of 15 and couple that with the moisturizer, and it has been rated as an SPF equivalent of 30 by independent laboratory testing Then truly, you will never regret saving your skin. It's all about beautiful skin.

To Blush or Not to Blush.....That is the question:

Please know that by only applying foundation or base, you have that look that is flat in my opinion. It is kind of a dead look. To put your best face forward, you really want to create a three-dimensional face--- one that features warmth, and enhances skin and bone structure. In order to give your face that depth....one of the things you need to do is add some blush to highlight the 'structures' of your face.

A real common question - can I sleep in this make up? . No....If you are going to sleep for the night, it is best to wash your face. Yes...our Moms were right.

Ok....many of us are guilty of sleeping with our make up on. So understand, it really isn't good for your skin. It's best to have an easy, simply routine. You need good nighttime cleansing and skin protection are essential. And the same for your morning routine.

I know when I sleep in my makeup....my skin doesn't feel its best, I awful when I have eyeliner or mascara around my eyes when I wake up. I feel I didn't give my skin a time to relax as well.

Senegence's Anti-Aging Skin Care is great for waking up to refreshed skin. At night, your first remove the color technology with Foops! And then, your wash your face with a 3-in-1 cleaner that cleans, exfoliates, and tones. Next apply an eye crème, SeneGence's feels so silky and smooth and melts like butter, and finally apply the night cream. It feels so luxurious.

SeneGence's Skin Care System (Day, Night, Eye Crème, and Cleanser) costs $135 (plus handling/shipping) and my clients all admit it's worth the investment.

Remember, whatever you do, treat you skin with TLC (tender loving care), because it is never too late improve the canvas you were born with.

Barb's Basic Foundation Tips

1. Tips in Selecting Foundation

a. Select a foundation that matches your underlying skin tone exactly.

b. Experiment with three shades on your face that you think will work...and see which one disappears.

2. Application Tips

a. Apply Foundation with a brush, a slightly damp sponge or on the tips of your fingers. If you want our foundation to last, don't use fingers.

b. Start at the top of the face and work in a downward motion.

c. Blend well along the hairline

3. More Tips

a. Foundation application can be heavy or light; Fast application - mix foundation with day time moisturizer

b. More dewy look - use alittle of the night time moisturizer mixed in your foundation as well.