As a rule, before applying makeup,Women cleanse and moisturize their face, apply their favorite cream. But, unfortunately, much fewer beauties know what a "makeup base" is. Despite the fact that this miracle product has long been sold in almost any cosmetic store, few people know why it is needed and how to use it. However, cosmetology professionals assure that applying a makeup base allows you to mask and smooth out various skin defects - pimples, scars, age spots, swelling around the eyes. The base serves as an ideal "primer" for the cosmetics that we apply to the skin of the face every day. So why do we need a makeup base? It performs the following functions:
- skin texture smoothing;
- tone alignment;
- masking of skin imperfections;
- color masking of specific problems;
- increase the degree of firmness of tonal means - tone or powder.
Foundation for makeup can have the mosta variety of textures - from liquid, watery, to creamy, gel and even waxy. It is simply irreplaceable for those girls who have problems with skin health. Despite the fact that this is not a foundation, but just a base, you will successfully hide unpleasant flaws and achieve an even skin tone on your face. All you need to do is choose a base as close as possible to the natural color of your skin. Silicone makeup base gives the face incredible smoothness and velvetiness, your face will acquire a certain "doll-like" look. Such a base should not be used by owners of oily skin, otherwise your makeup will lack durability. Makeup base with silicone is best used not under foundation, but under powder. However, what you can’t take away from this base is its ability to carefully mask spots and minor redness, as well as remove peeling, which powder can only emphasize. Mattifying makeup bases often have a creamy-powdery look and work well with liquid foundation. They are suitable for both the face itself and the skin around the eyes. Most of these bases contain a talc-like substance that perfectly absorbs excess sebum, giving the skin a matte look. With the help of a matting makeup base, the tone stays evenly on the face throughout the day.
How to choose a foundation for make-up
The choice of foundation will dependthe degree of naturalness of your makeup, so the important question remains - how to choose a makeup base? So, what do we expect from a base? First of all, your makeup base should:
Choosing a texture So, for dry skin it is ideala creamy base is suitable. Based on the name, it is clear that the cream included in the makeup base perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the face. In addition, this cream can contain various oils that are useful for dry skin. If you have oily skin, then you should avoid oily bases, take a closer look at bases with a matting effect. If your skin is normal without visible imperfections, then your choice is liquid texture bases, gels or mousses. Due to their lightness, they are completely unnoticeable on the skin and are perfect for everyday makeup. But if you cannot boast of an even complexion or you have problem skin, then you should take a closer look at emulsions and fluids. Moreover, there is a separate line of makeup bases for masking minor troubles (most often these products have a green color range). Eye makeup base Eye makeup base (under the shadows) absorbs the fat secreted by the skin, as a result of which it does not allow the shadows to roll. A good base significantly prolongs the life of makeup, which, by the way, begins to look brighter. In addition, it is the eye makeup base that helps to disguise unpleasant bags and puffiness around the eyes. Bases of this type can be found in such manufacturers as Sephora, Mary Kay, Artdeco, etc. Creamy-powder eye makeup bases can dry out the skin of the eyelids, so it is advisable to use a moisturizing eyelid cream before applying them. A waxy base is unlikely to be suitable for oily eyelids, since it will not be able to fully perform its function. Accordingly, oily bases will not be able to prolong the durability of shadows on eyelids with excess sebum. Corrective makeup bases - choosing a color In order to choose the right shade of foundation for makeup, you need to experiment with several types of bases in good lighting. Do not hesitate to use a sample: apply the product to a sponge and draw a small strip from the middle of the neck to the lower part of the face. You will need to wait a couple of minutes so that the tone has time to react to the sebum and you can clearly see the original shade. This is how you will determine the foundation that will be the best foundation for your individual makeup. The most important thing is that the tone matches the skin color on your neck. Most women have a yellowish skin tone on their neck along with a pinkish skin tone on their face. In this case, you should not be afraid to use yellow shades of the tone - they suit almost every woman and visually rejuvenate the complexion. Never save money on a corrective foundation. Only the quality and the best formula of the base can have a positive effect on your appearance, and they have never been cheap. Depending on its original purpose, a corrective foundation can have one of the following colors:
- Universal white base eliminates smallimperfections and even skin color. Occasionally, light-reflecting particles are added to the white base to give the skin glow effect. The white base is optimally used for not too dense powder.
- The luminous pink base also slightly illuminates the face and refreshes it. Skin is not like the skin of a piglet, the effect can be compared with porcelain skin.
- Green make-up base conceals rednesson the skin. This base is best used for pimples, vascular mesh, redness and frost allergy in the winter. A green foundation for make-up is applied to a foundation or a thick powder.
- Refreshing peach base is similar tocreated effect with a pink base, but unlike the latter, it can also be used by girls with a swarthy skin. The peach base will not lighten the swarthy shade and, in addition, will refresh the face.
- The base of yellow color hides areas of skin with a bluish tinge. For example, it can be a post-act phenomenon, just a bruise or natural bruises under the eyes.
- To adjust the face texture is best to use a transparent foundation for make-up. The gel base ideally fits under the foundation.
- The violet base removes yellowness on the skin, with the face being given a more fresh look.
- A neutral colorless foundation for make-up can beUse as an independent agent, without subsequent application of powder or foundation. Such a base, in its texture, resembles a tonal medium with a low density.
- A light-reflecting makeup base does not do anything special with the skin of the face. The main task of the light-reflecting base is to give the skin radiance with the help of the light-reflecting particles contained in it.
How to apply foundation?
Among the many types of foundations it is not so easychoose the one that suits your skin best. Having chosen it, a woman immediately asks the question: how to apply a foundation under makeup? In fact, there is nothing complicated about it. In addition to the instructions on the back of the package, we will give you a valuable recommendation. Any leveling foundation under makeup is applied in two ways:
As we can see, the first method is suitable for those whoexpects a better result from your usual foundation. By mixing the foundation with the base, you can more successfully hide small skin imperfections - pimples, spots, bags under the eyes, etc. In addition, this method is much easier to avoid the mask effect, when the border between the face covered with foundation and the white skin on the neck is clearly visible. Let's take a closer look at the second method and carefully study the step-by-step guide to the correct application of foundation. So, first of all, cleanse your face and apply the cream that best suits your skin type. And now a little trick: carefully blot the cream with a soft paper napkin. The fact is that the foundation lasts much more effectively and longer on a thin layer of cream. The foundation itself is applied in small portions. This can be done either with your fingers or a special sponge - depending on the composition of the foundation. For a better result, do not spare the time and apply several thin layers - this looks much better than one, but thick layer. The transitions to the neck and the base of the hair are carefully rubbed so that everything looks natural. If you have wrinkles on your face, do not forget to blot the applied foundation on them, otherwise the makeup will not only look sloppy, but will also emphasize your age.
Review of the most popular brands of makeup bases
Makeup bases appeared about ten years ago, andin our country they learned about them even later. Most of our girls have a good cream, long-lasting mascara and expensive lipstick in their makeup bag, but, alas, they don’t know about other useful things. It is for this category of women that we will make a short review of makeup base brands that are best represented on the modern cosmetics market.
- The basis for make-up Meteorites from Guerlain
Guerlain Meteorites Makeup Base Easyis applied due to the fact that it is a gel makeup base. The composition of the product includes microparticles of pearl, creating a light-reflecting effect. Guerlain makeup base will make the skin of the face perfectly smooth and even regardless of the lighting. The nourishing formula of Guerlain makeup base gives the skin a feeling of freshness and comfort, reliably protecting it from negative external factors. Guerlain makeup base Meteorites can be used as a stand-alone product, as well as under powder or foundation. Guerlain makeup base deserves the following reviews: even skin tone and texture, the effect lasts throughout the day.
- The basis for makeup from Max Factor
Max factor makeup base Second SkinFoundation is most often used in professional makeup, as it gives a flawless tone. This base is created using “smart” technology based on the action of multi-tone pigments, thanks to which it becomes possible to easily apply the base smoothly and instantly merge it with the skin tone on the face.
- The basis for makeup from Givenchy
Liquid Foundation Givenchy Acty`Mineis moisturizing. It is available in various shades from blue to transparent. Givenchy makeup base can be used for any skin type, including dry. The products in this series contain substances responsible for the durability of makeup, as well as sunscreens. The shades of Acti Mango and Acti Milk of Givenchy makeup base give the skin a radiant look. The base is easy to apply and can be used in two ways - as a stand-alone product or under foundation. The shade Acti Peach helps to even out the skin texture. The foundation is used both with and without foundation. Givenchy makeup bases Acti Kiwi, Acti Plum and Acti Strawberry perfectly correct skin imperfections, hiding pigmentation, redness and inflammation.
- Mary Kay makeup base
Many consider it the best makeup base, andnot without reason. The gel formula provides an ideal base for foundation, making it easier to apply and increasing the durability of makeup. Mary Kay makeup base is quickly absorbed into the skin, perfectly evening it out. Mary Kay makeup base contains components that visually reduce pores, wrinkles and other unpleasant moments. This makeup base can be used for any skin tone, since it is a transparent base. On oily and combination skin, it absorbs excess fat, and on dry skin, it leaves a feeling of softness. Mary Kay makeup base is used both as an independent product and as a makeup base.
- The basis for makeup from Lumene
Lumene Light Reflecting Liquid Makeup FoundationBeauty Face Crystal Radiance Primer is designed for normal and dry skin. Thanks to the light-reflecting particles contained in the Lumene makeup primer, the skin acquires a well-groomed, radiant appearance. Makeup looks fresh and natural. For combination and oily skin, the company offers a mattifying makeup primer Lumene Beauty Face Matifying Primer. The base contains absorbent microspheres that perfectly mattify the skin, eliminate oily shine, even out skin tone, giving it a well-groomed appearance. The Lumene makeup primer helps makeup look flawless for a long time.
- The basis for makeup from Loreal
Professional moisturizing makeup baseLoreal Studio Secrets inspires world-famous makeup artists because it perfectly conceals unevenness and wrinkles on the face, giving the skin a velvety feel and a gorgeous even tone. The lightweight formula of the base lies perfectly on the skin, providing it with a matte finish. The base conceals such skin imperfections as enlarged pores, and evens out the contour of the face. It can be used both independently and under makeup.
- The basis for make-up from Clinique
Clinique Redness Solutions SPF Makeup Primer15 is a fat-free base. Don't be scared by the green color of this base - this pigment perfectly masks various redness on the face. The composition of the Clinique makeup base includes antioxidants and active plant components that moisturize the skin and soften it. Sunscreen filters neutralize the effects of ultraviolet rays on the skin. The Clinique makeup base prepares the skin for makeup, perfectly evening out the skin tone.
- The basis for makeup from Vichy
Vichy presents Vichy Makeup BaseOligo 25. The base is a tinting emulsion that is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Vichy transparent makeup base improves complexion, giving the skin a healthy color. Thanks to Vichy thermal water, the skin remains well hydrated and smooth. Vichy Oligo 25 emulsion with an ultra-light texture can be classified as a shimmering makeup base. The base contains colored light-reflecting particles (pink or golden), which add radiance to light and dark skin. Vichy makeup base is applied after moisturizer as a stand-alone product or as a base for foundation. The product has a pleasant scent, has been tested on sensitive skin and is completely hypoallergenic.
- Basis for make-up by Bourjois
Corrective makeup base Bourjois "Lovely"Base» conceals imperfections and redness on the skin. The special formula includes green pigments, which are responsible for neutralizing red spots and minor imperfections on the face. Thanks to the light-reflecting particles, the base evens out and corrects the complexion, making it smooth and perfect. The delicate texture of the Bourjois makeup base allows the base to be easily applied and instantly absorbed, leaving no trace on the skin. So, we figured out why you need a makeup base, what types of bases come in texture and color, and what function different bases perform. We learned how to choose a makeup base and got acquainted with proven brands. Now you can freely navigate through various products and have a unique opportunity to make your makeup absolutely flawless! We recommend reading:
