What is the best makeup base?

Base makeup - this is not only some one universal remedy, it is a set of procedures that a woman needs to perform in order to mask skin imperfections before applying decorative makeup.

Make-up base is an emulsion, cream, gel, powder - everything that allows you to even out the tone of the face to the ideal state before you start creating the desired sculpt, model the eyebrows and paint the eyes.

You will learn more about the makeup base in the following video.

• Liquid Foundation gives the most even coverage and is suitable for different skin types. Hides minor defects, but very well fills enlarged pores, smoothing its texture. Not suitable for a face with inflammation.
• Gel base - this is the choice of women with good skin who just need to even out their tone. It dries very quickly and does not hide imperfections.

• Foundation, mousse suitable for mature women whose face is prone to dryness and uneven relief. Clogs oily skin, leads it to inflammation. Well masks imperfections, evenly distributed over the skin, but requires careful shading.
• mattifying cream, on the contrary, for combination or oily skin. Not only masks, but also dries inflammation, making the face matte.

• Solid foundation - powder, corrector for oily skin.It is mainly used for evening make-up, because it makes the face heavier. The advantage is that at any time you can fix your makeup.
• Loose powder applied over a liquid foundation to set the tone. Not suitable for dry dermis, as the composition contains practically no water.

• Silicone base the most expensive, but the most economical. Suitable for dry skin, contains moisturizing and mineral components. One drop is enough to even out the tone of the entire face, but it is usually used to fill in wrinkles and even out the T-zone.
• Emulsion contains pearlescent particles that give the face shimmer. Available for all types of epidermis.

Pre-makeup with the help of the foundation should perform a number of specific tasks:

• Make the skin smooth, hide enlarged pores and eliminate shine. For dry skin, remove tightness and fill fine wrinkles.
• Make makeup more durable. Shadows, bronzer, lipstick, pencil do not crumble and do not roll down if applied to the base.
• Improve complexion, eliminate bags under the eyes, hide redness.
• Disguise some defects - inflammation, spots from them, scars.
• Give the face radiance due to mineral particles that reflect light. This creates the effect of young and healthy skin.

At the same time, it should not harm the skin, but rather take care of it: nourish dry or dry oily.

When applying a foundation, it is important not only to choose it for the type and color of your skin, but also to understand how this or that base can help achieve different effects.

• The white base is used to lightly even out the tone and hide light imperfections.The pink base will give the face a porcelain glow.
• Green color perfectly masks inflammation and traces of them.
• The yellow base copes with the disguise of blue circles under the eyes.
• Violet and lilac bases will bring icteric skin color closer to healthy pinkish.
• Blue makes the skin glow from within.

Before applying the base, the face must be wiped with tonic and cream applied. Choose moisturizing creams, silicone-free and those that do not form films on your skin. The cream is applied at least 10 minutes before makeup. If you do not allow the cream to be absorbed, it will mix with the base and the face will take on a dirty shade.

How to apply makeup base, you will learn from the following video.

Liquid and creamy face primer is applied in any convenient way - with a sponge, hands, brush. The main thing is to do it in a thin layer, be sure to shade the cream on the chin line and under the hairline, do not forget about the ears. The make-up corrector is used pointwise, where it is necessary - under the eyes, in the area of ​​redness. If you rub the foundation vigorously, then it lays down in spots and is very noticeable on the face.

Further, if necessary, the cheekbones are highlighted with a darker corrector along the natural cavity - darker towards the temples, lighter towards the middle of the face. The T-zone and wings of the nose, the triangle under the eyes and the hollow of the chin are covered with a lighter corrector. Everything is carefully shaded.

• If you choose a base for winter time, take a denser texture. It provides better frost protection. Don't forget the sun protection factor. The higher it is, the less age spots will have to be masked. The minimum protection is 15 SPF, in summer it should be at least 20 SPF.
• You need to choose a tone only in natural light. If it is not in the store, do some tests on your arm and go outside with them. This will also be useful because many bases change color when interacting with air.
• When choosing a concealer (camouflage tool), be guided by the rule that opposite colors neutralize each other. If a frequent problem with inflammation is greenish, if with circles under the eyes - yellowish.
• Consider your color type. If your skin is cool, then your base is pinkish and olive, if your skin is “warm”, then the base is peach, apricot, honey.

Each manufacturer of decorative cosmetics from budget to premium has a line of make-up bases.

One of the popular budget makeup bases is Maybelline baby skin pore eraser. It is suitable for young combination skin prone to breakouts. Lightweight, quickly applied, well absorbed, sold in mass market chain stores.

Divage Face primer Relatively inexpensive and good quality. It well nourishes, moisturizes the skin and fills in irregularities. The skin is even and does not dry out. Not suitable for young skin.

Belarusian cream Floralis "Silk effect" can be used either as a standalone primer or as a base for foundation. Thanks to the silky texture, the foundation or fluid will lay down more evenly and blend easier. However, the cream is not suitable for dry skin. Remember that a white base masks and fills in the unevenness of a young face best of all.The cream is used very economically, a pea is enough to completely cover the face.

Here's a popular brand Eveline offers women a base that does not fulfill its function - does not prolong the life of makeup. Decorative cosmetics - shadows, pencils - roll up and crumble after a few hours.

Clinique Superprimer Face Primer belongs to the premium segment and is presented in all colors: pink, white, yellow, purple, blue. The effect of a "doll" face in makeup can be achieved by applying several colors at the same time. Not suitable for dry flaky skin.

It is impossible to determine which face primer is the best, the main thing is to choose the one that suits your skin type. There are a lot of reviews on the Internet about every popular brand of makeup foundation, and most women emphasize that you should listen to the advice of dermatologists before buying.

Does makeup base work? More on that in the next video.

Girls note that gel bases are best suited for their young face, because, while smoothing the skin, they do not clog pores and do not weigh down makeup. They also prefer powder foundations with the addition of zinc oxide, which dries and eliminates inflammation.

An overview of popular brands is in the next video.

And for skin prone to dryness, they choose a mineral base that nourishes and moisturizes the face. Especially popular is the Eclat Minute fluid, which is dense in texture and perfectly hides peeling, while not clogging pores.