Base makeup

Foundation (or base for make-up, primer) is an indispensable item in the makeup bag of any girl who knows how important it is to properly prepare the skin for applying cosmetics.

Makeup base is a cream, gel, or fluid that allows foundation and cosmetics in general to hold on better. It prepares the skin for the application of other products, thereby protecting it and prolonging makeup.

Makeup base performs the following functions:

1. It evens out the skin texture - tightens pores, makes them less noticeable, smoothes acne and post-acne, fills in wrinkles.
2. Evens tone - makes freckles, age spots, spider veins and other imperfections less noticeable.
3. Makes the skin smooth and soft, more well-groomed in appearance.
4. Can hide acne and blackheads.
5. Highlight the face or make it more matte, hide the oily sheen.

The main feature of this tool is smoothing the relief and preparing the skin for decorative cosmetics. The primer simultaneously makes the dermis smoother and protects it from the possible negative effects of cosmetics and the environment.

It is also impossible not to note the durability of makeup using a tonal foundation.It prevents the appearance of oily sheen and promotes a natural look.

First of all, the foundations for makeup are divided by action.

• Mattifying base. Its main property is to reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, thereby preventing the appearance of oily sheen. In addition, it tightens pores, evens out skin tone, hides post-acne, blackheads. In a word, it makes problem skin better. Also suitable for oily, combination/combination and normal skin with an oily sheen.
• Moisturizing. Of course, make-up fits much worse on dehydrated skin - all peeling, wrinkles and pimples are emphasized. To avoid this, you should use a moisturizing base. It is universal and suitable for any type of skin, so it is better to pay attention to your feelings and requirements.
• With SPF. This base is aimed at protecting the skin from sunlight, to prevent the appearance of age spots and burns. Suitable for all skin types, but best for mature and sensitive skin.

In addition, for comfortable use, several textures have been invented for tonal foundations and creams in general:

• Liquid Foundations lay down in a very thin layer, almost merging with the skin, thus transforming it. Consistency - from moderately liquid to watery. Have the most natural result. Suitable for all skin types, but especially for problematic and oily. May accentuate flaking.
• Gel bases just like liquid ones, they easily fall on the skin. They are not able to emphasize peeling and fill wrinkles, due to which they make the skin smooth and even.

• Pencil. Similar in properties to a concealer, it is applied pointwise or on problem areas. A good remedy for owners of mixed skin types, when you need to apply a mattifying agent on the T-zone, and moisturize the rest of the skin.
• Cream bases - the most common. It can be both specialized primers and regular moisturizing / matting creams. Due to the familiar consistency, it is easy to apply and spread, shrinks quickly and suits any skin.

The composition of the tool is largely dependent on its purpose. So, moisturizing bases contain oils - avocado, jojoba, grape, apricot or peach kernels, vitamins E and A, various plant extracts, as well as hyaluronic acid and elastin (a particularly high content of these substances is also found in specialized bases for mature skin) .

The mattifying base contains zinc, sulfur, talc, starch, plant extracts, caffeine and green tea. Perhaps the presence of essential oils of rosemary or tea tree, as they soothe problematic and oily skin, and an infusion of oak bark, celandine or nettle. However, if they are present in the base, then it is better to replace the foundation with powder or not apply anything to the skin at all, since oils, together with chemical derivatives, can act on the skin in a completely different way.

Glycerin is a natural humectant, and it's really hard to find a silicone-free foundation. Someone treats it well, someone negatively, but the bottom line is that the presence of gentle or natural silicones in the product is only welcome. They prolong its shelf life, increase its useful properties at times, allow it not to drain or disappear from the face.But dangerous silicones include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laryl Sulfate.

You can actually ignore perfumes - parfum, since they are always at the end of the list and do no harm (only if you do not have an allergy or individual intolerance to one or another aroma / ingredient). But mineral oil - (Mineral Oil) in the product should not be categorically. This is a derivative of oil, which is far from suitable for all skin - the dangers of mineral oil are also still being debated.

Foundations are in fact just as popular a niche in the cosmetics industry as foundations. It got its development much later, but every self-respecting manufacturer already has a couple of good basics in their lines.

This topic was carried away by both domestic manufacturers and from the CIS countries (for example, Art Visage), Europe (L'Oreal Infaillible), USA, Korea (Age 20s) and Japan. Asian brands are especially popular, for example, missha. This firm has a tonal foundation "Aqua cover Foundation". The line contains four most natural tones that can be used both solo and as a leveling base.

Even "snow whites" will find their own, since Korean cosmetics are generally distinguished by pleasant light shades.The foundation has moisturizing properties and is suitable for any type of skin, but especially at the right time it will be for normal, but it may not be suitable for problem skin and with the presence of periodic rashes, since it is not able to hide acne and post-acne, and on dry skin it can emphasize peeling. It is quite liquid and is able to visually even out skin tone, fill wrinkles. Of the additional bonuses - SPF 20 and natural composition. The cost is about 1500 rubles, you can find it in the brand’s online store or in any store with Korean cosmetics. You can also pay attention toMissha M-Magic Cushion BB Cream with SPF50”, which can be used as a basis.

Firm Eveline there is a good cream that, when mixed with a moisturizer or mattifier, can really become a good foundation. It "3 in 1 Art Professional Makeup". It is billed as a 3-in-1 all-in-one cream and can be used on its own, as a makeup base or concealer. Available in five shades that do not adapt to skin tone, so choose carefully. It is very inexpensive - within 200 rubles per 30 ml, and you can find it in virtually every cosmetics store that cooperates with the brand.

Pupa «active light» activates the natural radiance of the skin. It has a liquid silky texture, easy to apply. It is suitable for owners of sensitive and allergy-prone skin, as it has SPF 10. It costs about 1300 rubles and is available in five shades - No. 011 Light Beige, No. 020 Nude, No. 030 Natural Beige, No. 040 Sand and No. 050 Golden Beige.

Foundation from Sephora called "10hr Wear Perfection Foundation".It evens out the skin, smoothes pores and masks redness and blackheads, as it has its own shade. By the way, there are six of them, so almost every girl can find one for herself (and even "snow white", but dark-skinned girls will have to pay attention to something else). The foundation is very light, the consistency of a moderate liquid, it is easy to apply and does not feel on the face. Evens out skin tone and can mask dark circles under the eyes. And it is also very resistant and prolongs makeup well, but it may not be suitable for dry skin, as it does not moisturize enough. The cost is about 800 rubles.

Belarusian company Bielita-Vitex understands how important it is to choose a quality base for makeup - she has two of them at once, "Silicone Premium" and "amore". The first perfectly evens out the relief of the skin, which allows the foundation or powder to lie as evenly as possible, costs about 100 rubles and mattes the skin well without excessive shine. The second is ideal for dry and dehydrated skin, as well as mature skin with a number of wrinkles. This company has its own branded stores, as well as their products can be purchased in the online store. The price is amazing - about 100-200 rubles. The consistency, like the first, is gel-like.

«Faberlic face control"- another 3 in 1 remedy. Its versatility lies not in the fact that it simultaneously moisturizes and mattifies or can be both a base and a corrector, but that it can be used both for the face and for lips and century. Very impressive promises, of course. The consistency is gel-like. 15 ml of funds cost about 300 rubles.

Good primer for oily or combination skin Essence «All about Matt!". This is a light cream that costs about 300 rubles, you can find it at the brand's stand in almost every cosmetic store.Can be used instead of matting cream.

brand Guerlain releases a foundation with a radiant effect "Meteorites Baby Glow". According to the manufacturer, the main task of the product is to hide signs of fatigue, relieve puffiness, even out skin texture and fill wrinkles. This tool is suitable for owners of dry and normal skin, as it has a slight radiance effect, as if a light highlighter was added to the foundation. Not suitable for oily skin. The consistency is quite liquid, like a fluid, and there are three shades (Clair, Medium and Doré). The colors blend well with the skin tone. This is not a remedy that is suitable for problem skin, as it does not cover pimples and traces of them, but it perfectly evens out the tone and delicately highlights. The cost is about 2500 rubles.

famous brand Nivea releases as a base for make-up "Face cream-fluid make-up expert moisturizing 2 in 1". This is a product that can moisturize the skin well and even out its tone well. The consistency of the cream-fluid is light, liquidish and gel-like, it is not watery like a fluid, but not as dense as a cream. It costs about 250-300 rubles per 50 ml and is sold almost everywhere, it is available in two versions according to the type of skin.

Perhaps the brand has an excellent basis Revlon. It's called "Photoready". Suitable for any type of skin, even problematic, because although it cannot completely hide acne, it will visually make them smaller and smooth out. Like any face product with the word "photo" in the name, this skin primer looks great in photos. The face is alive and natural. It does not conflict with foundation creams or powders, they can be selected at your discretion.

In order to choose the right foundation, you need to focus on the type of skin, the look and what you want to achieve from it.

• For example, for oily, problematic and combination skin best suited matting base. They regulate the production of sebaceous glands and allow makeup to last longer. From textures, it is better to pay attention to liquid fluids and creamy creams. However, if you have a foundation or powder with a great mattifying effect, then you can choose a moisturizing base, as hydration is very important for these skin types.
• Those with dry, sensitive or dehydrated skin Be sure to pay attention to moisturizing bases. Any texture will do, except, however, solid. As well as for oily skin, it should not be heavy. Foundation "floats" over heavy textures.
• girls with normal skin can afford to freely choose the type and texture of the product, focusing on their needs, but moisturizing is still considered universal. An interesting option would be a makeup base with a shimmering effect, shining.
• Ladies over thirty should pay special attention to bases with collagen, elastin, snail mucin and hyaluronic acid. These components fill wrinkles, tighten the oval of the face and make the skin more youthful and even.

First of all, apply a sample of the product to the skin. It can be either the wrist or the neck - unlike foundation, the foundation rarely has a color and, as a rule, dissolves on the skin. Think, listen to your feelings - whether you are comfortable, whether the texture is greasy. You can also mix it with a sample of your foundation and do the same test.If you wish, you can generally leave a separate area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin smeared and return for a purchase a day later, making sure that it is resistant enough for you. No one forbids applying probes in the store, the main thing is not directly on the face.

The cost of foundations for makeup varies from 200 rubles to figures of about 1000-2000 rubles. In fact, the price does not always justify the means, and it is best to stop at transitional budget products, the price of which varies between very cheap and very expensive. In most cases, the cost of any product is determined not only by the composition, but also by transportation and packaging.

In many ways, the way you use foundation is the same as using foundation or moisturizer. In some cases, it is even combined - often foundations are mixed with foundations for the best coverage.

With regard to hygiene, you should not leave the tube of the product open, this promotes the development of bacteria, and you should not use it after the expiration date.

The first thing to do before applying any product to your face is to wash your face. It can be your favorite foam, gel or something else. You can scrub or propyling your face. This is followed by the application of a tonic - depending on the type of skin, moisturizing, cleansing or matting.

After that, step by step, it is the turn of just the same tonal foundation.It is necessary to squeeze a pea of ​​the product onto the back of the left hand and with the fingertips of the other, gently spread over the face from the center to the periphery - on the cheeks, forehead, nose, cheekbones and chin. Apply a thin layer and wait until it is absorbed. On average, this takes five to ten minutes. If you feel more comfortable, you can spread with a foundation brush. Remember, if the foundation is not moisturizing, but simply leveling, you should apply a moisturizer under it after the tonic.

A good service as a base for makeup can serve as a BB or CC cream. This is a light, gentle cream with a light coverage that has moisturizing properties. It, like the tonal one, is pigmented, but not much - it won’t be able to hide big flaws, but it can easily moisturize the skin and even out its tone. However, for lovers of matting bases, it will not work - BB and CC creams do not actually matte.

As you know, the primer can also be replaced with a good matting or moisturizing cream. The main thing is that it has a light texture and transforms the skin. For oily skin, instead of a matting tonal foundation, the same powder is used - it is applied with light patting movements on oily areas and only then foundation is applied.

Makeup base Faberlic "Face control" smashed to smithereens by women. Her rating is nothing at all, some 3.7 out of 5. The first thing that dissatisfied customers note is uselessness, since in general the product is not such a novelty and a bomb as the manufacturer calls it, and the 3 in 1 effect is the same as with regular moisturizer. For shadows, this base is not suitable at all, they roll down after an hour.For facial skin - no, because a greasy sheen appears very quickly, and the foundation floats. Despite the fact that this foundation will really remove some peeling from healthy lips, it is uncomfortable to wear lipstick with it and you want to wash it off after an hour or two of socks.

Of course, the product has advantages, but not everyone sees them - the primer fills wrinkles, peeling, mediocrely hides pores and smoothes dry lips. The composition is also questionable - despite the apricot kernel oil and vitamin E, which are in the very (in the last two places) at the bottom of the composition, there is dimethicone, which is not recommended to be applied to any skin, especially oily, and what can we say about lips and eyelids , which are directly close to the mucosa.

Makeup base Bielita-Vitex "Amore" has a rating of 4, which, compared to others, is quite good. This base is loved by girls with dry, sensitive or normal skin, as it is not declared matting. It will help even out skin tone and relief, hide peeling, seal wrinkles and small inflammations, soothe irritations and not aggravate the situation with allergies. It is not felt at all on the skin, makes it softer and more elastic to the touch and can be used even without foundation. The price is very captivating, which once again suggests that the cost is not at all the main thing.

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