Foundations and bases for make-up

Some women are sure that for high-quality facial skin makeup, just using a regular foundation is enough. This is a profound delusion! Getting perfectly smooth skin of the desired tone is possible only when carrying out complex cosmetic procedures, including the mandatory use of a makeup base.

Makeup bases (they are also called foundations, primers) are multifunctional:

• make the complexion beautiful and healthy;
• give uniformity to the tone and relief of the skin;
• soften and moisturize, smooth wrinkles;
• increase the durability of make-up;
• eliminate skin imperfections, hide visible defects: reduce open pores, remove oily sheen, redness, small scars and scars;
• provide protection from ultraviolet exposure;
• give a tired face freshness and radiance;
• preparing the skin for further application of decorative cosmetics.

The consistency of the base can be liquid, solid, creamy and gel-like.

• The easiest application is provided by a liquid base. It gives matte and smoothness. Ideal for minor skin imperfections.
• For problematic skin (with numerous spots, post-acne scars), it is better to use a solid base. It will gently enter into unwanted skin recesses and create a smooth effect.
• The creamy base has a high powder content and a high level of pigmentation.This is an excellent tool for masking spots, dark circles under the eyes and vascular (couperose) nets.
• A gel-like primer is recommended for oily and combination skin types with a large number of pores.
• There is also a special emulsion base. It is distinguished by the content of the smallest mother-of-pearl particles, which, when reflected by light, fill the skin with freshness and a special radiance.

In addition to differences in consistency, leveling bases differ in their qualitative composition and direction of exposure:

• for dry skin type suitable silicone base. Contains silicone polymers that give a unique smoothness and velvety effect;
• for oily skin matting (masking) base is ideal. Has a creamy powder texture. The composition includes substances that eliminate excess sebum. Perfectly copes with the problem area near the eyes;
• for uneven skin without significant defects, a reflective base is preferable. It has reflective particles that give an amazing evenness and smoothness.

Primers can be both tonal and colorless, and colored.

• The pink base will make the face more youthful and healthy, fill it with shine. Ideal for those with pale and dull skin.
• In the presence of a yellowish skin tone, a purple base is used. The combination of yellow and purple shades will create a healthy beautiful complexion.
• A green base can hide redness and visible blood vessels.
• The white base gives the skin a fresh glow.

Nowadays, the most popular types of makeup bases are produced by Faberlic, Guerlain, Chanel. Both Make Up Forever and Guerlain Meteorites Perles have proven themselves well.

Foundation "color box”appeared recently on the cosmetics market, but has already managed to gain popularity. It is presented in 4 shades: porcelain, ivory, natural beige, warm beige. Users note that the shades of this primer are somewhat darker than the usual tones, that is, you need to be careful when choosing a tone, not focusing only on the name. This base is ideal in the summer, as it has a moisturizing effect and allows the skin to breathe freely. It has a runny consistency and applies smoothly and evenly. However, it does not mask obvious defects (pimples, significant redness). It is not suitable for oily skin. This is one of the cheapest quality foundations out there.

Basis "Lumi Magique"Also called" light concentrate "because of the creation of a radiant makeup. Has a moisturizing effect. The peculiarity of the base is Andersen's Fluid, which contains special lamellar particles, which, when light is reflected, give a special radiance. When applying, it is recommended to apply the base on the protruding parts. To create the effect of the radiance of the entire face, a drop of the base is added to the foundation.

Liquid highlighter L'Oreal Paris «Alliance Perfect»performs 3 functions: primer, shimmer, highlighter. Perfectly blends with skin tones and, thanks to the smallest pearls, gives the face a natural healthy glow, moisturizes the skin with high quality. The composition of the product is as natural as possible: it includes the purest water and glycerin.The gel-like structure promotes comfortable imposing.

Makeup base "Flormar Double Radiance» combines primer and highlighter. Gives make-up durability, healthy shine and radiance, protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and premature aging.

The creamy structure differs in softness and uniformity of imposing.

Liquid Foundation «Color me» perfectly hides skin redness and small pimples. Gives the skin a matte finish. Resistant enough. Does not cause allergies, practically odorless. Having a fairly dense structure, it is easily distributed over the skin.

The foundation "Infailible Primer Base" is a brand innovation L'Oreal Paris. Creates the perfect tone and velvety effect. The base is characterized by absolute transparency, increased matting effect, durability, flawless smoothing of pores. A very gentle gel-like base does not weigh down the dermis, absorbs unnecessary sebum, eliminating unhealthy fat content. Possesses the increased firmness of preservation of qualitative effect (more than 12 hours). Apply in small doses, blend from the center of the face to the edges.

Permanent make-up for the whole day with the effect of Photoshop provides a base-primer Revlon Colorstay. The composition is dominated by natural ingredients. The base evens out the skin, qualitatively masks defects, makes it silky and radiant. It has a long positive effect (up to 10 hours).

When choosing a foundation, consider the following tips:

• It is better to choose products that provide sun protection of at least 15 (SPF). This will prolong the youthfulness of the skin, prevent pigmentation and freckles.
• It is necessary to pay attention to the qualitative characteristics of the composition: it is desirable to have moisturizing components, protective components.
• It is necessary to take into account the type of skin.
• If necessary, use hypoallergenic products.
• To enhance the effect of radiance, it is recommended to use a base in which there are reflective particles.

With the right choice of cosmetic product, user ratings are only positive.

More complaints are caused by tubes-jars-spouts-dispensers. Caps fly off, spouts and dispensers are clogged. However, with regular, careful and unhurried use, these disadvantages can be avoided. With prolonged non-use of the dispenser, it is enough to pump it several times - the problem of clogging disappears.

More details about why you need a makeup base and how to choose it correctly - in the next video.