When applying foundation (makeup), do you also apply it on your neck?

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Foundation is generally marketed as face makeup. There are however some sites that recommend applying it to your neck as well (because the face and the neck are often not the same shade, as the face gets more sun exposure).

When applying foundation, do you put some on your neck as well? For those that do- do you coat your whole neck (everything visible) or just blend it downwards from the chin?

Kiwedin · Accepted Answer

If you're applying the foundation all over your skin, then yes, you should blend it out to your neck. You don't have to apply it directly to your neck, just blend it enough that the line between naked skin and makeup is gradual and isn't an actual line. Personally though, I think that's just too much and should only be done if you have acne on your cheeks. If you have pretty clear skin, you really just need it on your t-zone and just blend it out from there.

NatalieRiver · Accepted Answer

I've just started and mine blends ok-ish but I apply it really lightly ans do a bit on my neck/ears, just sort of rubbing it in. There's nothing worse than a visible line of colour difference with makeup even if the foundation is a really good match to skin. That being said I don't apply extra, I just sort of rub my fingers/brush lightly with any excess from doing my face.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I only use it to conceal my blemishes (e. g. acne scars). I absolutely never, ever use it all over my face. I've tried it and my skin felt like it was suffocating.
If you do put makeup all the way down to your neck, be sure that it doesn't look like this!
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passionforprince · Accepted Answer

I don't wear a lot of foundation but in the winter it gives me a nice glow. But yes I blend it up through my hair line and my neck... Sometime I have had to place it on my chest if I am wearing something low cut because my summer tan really left me with different shades :D

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

You should blend it... its a waste of makeup jesus Christ! You use foundation to basically cover blemishes and unwanted spots on your face an even it out the surface of the skin. Kind of like priming a wall before applying the paint.

ThisAndThat · Accepted Answer

I try not to take more than I can eat. But when I do I apply it everywhere.

MissDisruptive · Answer

Unless your foundation is your Exact skin tone... Blend, blend, blend! Otherwise you'll end up wih a very tan face and a pale neck or vice versa. Always look up and check your chin line especially if you dont plan to use foundation on your neck because lines easily occur when you haven't blended properly.

sammy_31 · Answer

When I put on foundation I slightly blend into my neck not a ton almost none really. It should match your neck anyway and look natural not caked on but different skin types require different types of foundation. I wouldn't apply on my whole neck that is just too much but that's just me.

xobrowneyedbeauty · Answer

i blend but don't cover my whole neck. leaving a foundation line looks stupid but covering my whole neck i also think looks stupid. i think a good place to stop is under your chin but above your voicebox. no one will be able to see the slight change in tone (unless you walk around with your nose literally in the air lol), but you won't have a stupid looking line at your chin or have to use an entire thing of foundation to get your whole neck haha

islandgirlcb · Answer

Foundation should only be applied to your face and blended on the jaw line. Tinted moisturizer is great because its not as thick, still maintains coverage, and usually has your spf already in it. Inteleshade and Aveda both have good tinted moisturizer, personally I like Inteleshade better because its higher spf, offers regular or matte finish, and is nice and creamy but not thick at all. A little goes along way and doesn't look like your wearing makeup. Used the Aveda one for yeara until I was introduced to Inteleshade.

MysteriousFlower · Answer

You should put moisturiser first so you can even the colour out a bit, like an eventone cream. Foundation should be on face and slightly under the chin. Foundation should even out skin, without showing dicolouration from face to neck, otherwise get something lighter and powder can make a flawless finish.

zombiebabe · Answer

its way better to blend it... who wants a two toned face

TejasJajas · Answer

I think it depends. I use maybelline cc cream and it is my skin tone so I don't have to apply it to the neck. Also, the idea of it rubbing off on shirt collars bothers me because then it shows the world you got a little makeup messy or have too much on haha. Try to find something that's your shade or close enough then you only have to do the face. Plus if you only do the face, you use less makeup meaning it might last longer!

lumos · Answer

I only put it on my face since it actually matches the rest of my skin tone. If you have to blend it down your neck, you're putting on the wrong shade. :p

rawrityrawrrawr · Answer

I normally blend it down my chin and into my neck and just use loose powder to coat it and blend it totally. If you stop at tnr edge of your fsce you csn see where your makeup stops and it looks like a mask :/

SensualScribe · Answer

I do not wear foundation on a daily basis. Just eye shadow, mascara and lip gloss. On special occasions when I do wear foundation I do blend a little bit down from my chin and just barely under the jawline, not the whole neck.

amybeelicious · Answer

When I wear foundation I just blend it downwards so I won't look like I have on a mask.. not a good look

Hannah591 · Answer

If I put it on my neck, it turns orange whereas it blends well with the skin on my face. I make sure I don't have a line around my jawline.

Arisha · Answer

You should blend to your neck because for some people (if you don't have the exact color) its like a distinct line between your face and neck. Not attractive lol

Helen201 · Answer

It really depends sometimes if my face seems darker than my neck I'll put it a over my neck and some times a little on my chest so everything seems well blended and the same color

Slavanna · Answer

I don't use foundation, most of the time. My skin is baby soft and clear without it, once I start using it, I get pimples and blemishes. Mother Nature has been kind to me.

NatalieGorm · Answer

Just my face, it's the same colour and blends really well so it doesn't leave a line. I don't want it going on my clothes so I avoid the neck. I rarely wear foundation now though.

Nakeshaa · Answer

for all the girls who said no just on my face y'all stupid af.

crazyincalifornia · Answer

I use very little myself. However, I used to do some modeling (catalog, not any high fashion) and they always made us up.

Lonegirl18 · Answer

I've only worn foundation twice in my life but both times I blended it down on my neck and that was cuz im really pale so it looked bad lol

FlyingTurtle · Answer

I just cover my acne and acne scars on my face with it.

523206720 · Answer

I don't wear make up but if I did I would aim for an improvement and not perfection. Perfection is impossible and gets you taken advantage of.

Rcjh1987 · Answer

I buy the closest hue of foundation to my skin tone. I use dream matte mousse from Maybelline have used for over 10 years

derpaderp · Answer

I apply a *little* bit to my neck so my face doesn't stand out and look weird... heavier people may not need to do this

bombamboum · Answer

It depends on the foundation, if it's a little too dark, I'll apply it on my neck but if not, just on my face

ferry7867 · Answer

not the whole neck, just down below the chin, so that it doesn't look you applied foundation. Lol. :P

ShelbyElizzzz · Answer

You gently blend it, If you want I have a beauty blog that talks a little more about it :)

brookeh09 · Answer

I just blend it down my chin/jaw, but I don't cover the neck.

Panorama · Answer

Nah, not unless I’m about to model in a show or do a dance performance on stage.

Dakton · Answer

I do. But that's stage makeup. Could be different for just everyday stuff XD

nert73 · Answer

I don't even use makeup for any purpose other than  Halloween  sooo

Anonymous · Answer

My foundation is just the same color as my skin, and I put it on very lightly, so it doesn't need to be blended or used on my neck. My face is the same color as my neck anyway, so

UniqueDX · Answer

It's suppose to look natural... But I don't know I don't use that

Anonymous · Answer

No I've searched high and low to find a perfect shade which blends through and is an exact colour match with a neutral finish. can't be doing with messing around with makeup all morning

misscoffeehead · Answer

I use foundation but only apply a smallest amount of it to my cheeks and "t zone" that's all

KylieChi · Answer

I like it on my neck so I look the same colour and not so my face is tan and my neck is pale

Willowlock · Answer

I just use it to cover up a scar, thank fully my skin never breaks out

Anonymous · Answer

I didn't vote, but when i do i apply bronzer (powder) on my neck cause the foundation its always a little bit darker than my skin tone, and it works so good.

rosellefable · Answer

I don't use foundation, but I notice when other people wear too much.

Anonymous · Answer

just make sure your neck isn't start white while your face is really tan all you have to do is put on a light coat of powder on your neck

hotshotgirl · Answer

You should put it on your neck because it helps it blend in and it looks better

kellytheman · Answer

As a guy i don't use make up. but i don't thinks its attractive with make up on your neck.

Brittany4207 · Answer

Make sure you blend it well though. Otherwise it might look like a mask on your face.

Anonymous · Answer

sorry i only wear guyliner.

Anonymous · Answer

Never used it on my neck...

areyouladygo · Answer

I should've voted C. I just blend it to my jawline

Marrryyyyy · Answer

i do. and make sure to blend with moisturizer

veronica44 · Answer

I blend it into my neck

Outofthegrey · Answer

lol what's makeup?

johari · Answer

I use it on my neck because I have scars there too

theCatcherintheRye · Answer

I never use it. hate it.

HoneyButterCup525 · Answer

Yes You blend it on your neck aswell

Anonymous · Answer

Only powder will make it off my face.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, otherwise I look ridiculous :)

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