Types of makeup bases. What is the best makeup base?

In order to even out skin tone, ensure longevity of cosmetics and ease of application, a makeup base is used. This product appeared in cosmetology about ten years ago and almost immediately gained popularity.

What it is

Makeup base is a coating that allows you to mask cosmetic imperfections of the skin, such as enlarged pores, small rash, irritations and other minor defects. At the same time, it allows the skin to breathe. Applying a makeup base helps even out your complexion and makes it easier to apply and blend makeup.

There are several types of makeup base:

gel-like. The best option for women whose skin is oily with enlarged pores, as it prevents cosmetic products from clogging them;
liquid base. Makes the skin smooth and matte, helps hide minor defects;
creamy. It is distinguished by a large number of pigments and helps to hide serious defects in the form of bruises and rosacea;
shimmering. Contains pearlescent particles that add shine and shine to the code;
hard. Allows you to disguise scars, scars and blemishes.

The makeup base can be of different shades:

purple. Helps cope with yellowness of the skin;
yellow. Allows you to disguise areas of skin with a bluish tint;
green. Masks skin redness;
blue. Allows you to make the skin lighter;
pink. Helps refresh pale skin tone;
peach. Refreshes dark skin.

How to choose the right one

Women with oily skin need Special attention pay attention to the choice of base for ma makeup:

The product must be selected according to your skin type. With increased sebum production, loose products can quickly roll off and clog pores. At the same time, the foundation is too liquid, it will run quickly and the makeup will soon become sloppy and blurry;
the right foundation should completely match your skin tone. It is better to select it in the daytime in natural light, applying different shades on the face and neck area;
You should buy them in specialized stores, where all products are certified;
in order to find out whether the product is suitable, you should use a sampler (they are provided in the store);
you need to pay attention to the composition of the product and make sure that there are no components that can cause allergies;
Under no circumstances should you use an expired makeup base, as this may cause skin problems. After opening the package, it can be used for no more than a year.

Review of popular makeup bases for oily skin

Name	Advantages	Flaws
	The product contains vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. The product slows down skin aging and has sun protection properties. The consistency of the product makes it easy to apply, creating additional protective layer and extending the durability of makeup up to 8 hours. Stays well on oily skin, masks imperfections, absorbs excess sebum and hides enlarged pores. When applying the product, the face looks natural.	The foundation feels too sticky and heavy.
YSL Fusion Foundation	The product has a very light texture and helps improve skin tone and hide minor imperfections. Doesn't clog pores or highlight wrinkles. Evens out tone and eliminates imperfections in oily skin, has a mattifying effect. Helps maintain makeup for 8 hours.	Does not cope with dark age spots. Emphasizes flaking of the skin.
No 7 Beautiful Matte Foundation	Hides any imperfections of oily skin, including enlarged pores, small irregularities and age spots, and has a mattifying effect. The product has a light texture and helps keep makeup in perfect condition for up to 10 hours. It also normalizes work sebaceous glands. Does not emphasize fine wrinkles in the eye area.	Doesn't apply well with fingers.
Bareminerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation	Powder makeup base for oily skin, well masks minor skin imperfections. Helps hide enlarged pores without clogging them. Allows the skin to breathe. 20 shades of the product give you the opportunity to choose desired shade. When applied, the skin looks flawless, smooth, soft and radiant.	Emphasizes fine wrinkles. “Swims” quickly. Small packages of the product.
Estee Lauder DoubleWear	The product contains antioxidants that help skin look flawless and silicon that absorbs excess sebum. When applied, the skin looks smooth and matte. The product applies evenly and allows you to keep your makeup in perfect condition for up to 12 hours in hot and cold weather. The base is used very sparingly and does not leave marks on clothes. This is one of the most effective means for oily skin.	High price.
E.L.F. Flawless Finish Foundation	Well hides unevenness, minor defects, redness and inflammation. It has virtually no odor and is equipped with a good dispenser. Without powder it lasts up to three hours. Lies down even layer and makes the skin matte.	In hot weather it may leak.
Avon Personal Match	Budget version of the base. It fits well on the skin, evens out its tone, and eliminates minor imperfections. The product protects against ultraviolet rays. In perfect condition, makeup lasts about five hours. If you apply powder on top of the base, this time increases.	If the skin is too oily, then without powder the product flows very quickly.
Lumene Beatu Base Matifying Ptimer	It applies well, makes the skin flawless, mattifies and fixes makeup. Lasts up to 6 hours. Doesn't clog pores and allows skin to breathe. The product is used very economically.	It rolls off quickly and requires setting with powder in problem areas.
Second Skin Foundation	Makes the complexion ideal. Successfully hides acne, irritation, and small scars. Easy to apply and lasts up to 12 hours.	No shortcomings were noticed.
Mister Mat Givenchy	This is a thick gel that is easy to apply and provides instant effect soft, smooth and clean skin. It masks enlarged pores and fine wrinkles well. Gives the skin a velvety feel. Lasts up to 8 hours.	There are no shortcomings observed.

Features of matting type

Mattifying makeup base for oily skin has certain advantages:

sleep not only makes the skin matte, removes minor defects, but also helps to cope with oily sheen;
gives the skin a healthy glow;
holds makeup well, which on oily skin quickly blurs and looks sloppy;
protects the skin from ultraviolet rays and dirt;
contains antibacterial components that help fight acne and prevent the appearance of inflammatory processes on the skin.

Video: Secrets of makeup artists

The perfect base for every day

When choosing the ideal makeup base for every day, you need to pay attention to the following factors:

the product must contain moisturizing and nourishing components;
it should include filters that protect the skin from ultraviolet rays;
anti-inflammatory components that help not only disguise acne, but also successfully fight it and prevent its occurrence;
The ideal base for every day should be easy to apply and not turn your face into a mask.

In order for the makeup base to fit perfectly, it must be applied correctly:

the product can be applied in two ways, as an independent base for makeup or mixed in equal proportions with foundation (this will help avoid the mask effect);

before applying the foundation, you need to cleanse the skin, apply moisturizer and wait for it to be absorbed (at least 20 minutes must pass), otherwise the skin will look oily and dirty;

You need to take a small amount of makeup foundation, otherwise it will clog your pores, which will cause acne and make your face look like a mask. But you need to pay attention, if there is too little product, it will be difficult to shade;
The product must be applied with a special brush, fingers or sponge based on silicone rubber. If the pores are enlarged, this should be done with light patting movements. When using a sponge, you need to moisten it a little because it will absorb too much product;
the product must be applied according to massage lines, starting from the forehead to the chin;
for the skin around the eyes it is better to use a special tinting pencil, since the skin there is very delicate and thin;
After it is distributed over the skin, you need to wait 10 minutes for the base to set. If this is not done, the makeup may “float”;
For those with oily skin, a small amount of foundation or powder with a mattifying effect can be applied to the surface of the foundation. This will help keep your makeup in perfect condition throughout the day. It will be enough to blot your face with a napkin and powder;
if the skin is covered with a rash, then it is better to choose a foundation with an antiseptic effect;
If fine lines and wrinkles become noticeable after applying foundation, it means that too much product was applied. You can correct the situation by blotting this area with a sponge.

Makeup base is the ideal base for those who want to instantly improve the color and appearance of their skin. But if you have problems in the form of dermatological diseases, you should consult a dermatologist before using it.

Applying makeup foundation is a necessary step to prepare the skin for makeup. It is primers that hide problem areas and imperfections even before applying foundation, mattify, “erase” pores, and some can even become a complete replacement for anti-aging care. Look for the best in our rating!

Light cream-gel with radiance effect Prep + Prime Natural Radiance, M.A.C (RUB 2,880)

Prep + Prime Natural Radiance, M.A.C, is a gel emulsion that not only prepares the skin for makeup application, but also adds radiance to the skin. The product is saturated natural ingredients, moisturizing and controlling sebum secretion, so you don’t have to worry about the appearance of oily shine on your face. Contains vitamins E and C to protect skin, while caffeine extract soothes and helps eliminate redness. There are enough pearlescent particles in the product to use the cream-gel for strobing.

Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base, Burberry (RUB 1,800)

Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base, Burberry, is suitable for girls who are looking for a light, comfortable base for makeup, but do not need to mattify the skin, but want to give their face a delicate glow. The product consists of 55% water, which provides a long-lasting moisturizing effect. The reflective pearls included in the composition help create an even, natural tone and give the skin freshness and radiance. The product can be applied to clean skin, and on top of foundation: for example, on the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, lip arch and chin, to highlight natural beauty faces. The palette contains 2 colors: for light and normal skin (Nude Radiance 01) and for dark skin (Golden Radiance 02).

Smoothing makeup base with hyaluronic acid My Payot Super Base, Payot (RUB 2,099)

The My Payot line is designed specifically for dull and tired skin. Experts from the Payot brand offer to restore its radiance and healthy appearance with the help of plant extracts of goji and acai berries, which have powerful protective and tonic properties. The makeup base from this collection is also created on the basis of these ingredients, only hyaluronic acid has been added to them, which smoothes the skin texture and fills small wrinkles. The product also contains a cocktail of vitamins C and E, which neutralizes free radicals and has an antioxidant effect.

Mattifying makeup base Matifying & Pore Minimizing Primer, Lumene (RUB 670)

Matifying & Pore Minimizing Primer, Lumene, ideal for oily and combination skin, because it makes it matte for the whole day and visually tightens the pores. The main component of the product is Arctic cloudberry. This unique berry has anti-aging properties and is rich in fatty acids that protect and strengthen the skin. Cloudberries are twice as rich in vitamin C as oranges, so the nectar from their berries cleanses cells of toxins and gives the skin a glow. Despite the fact that the base is presented in a rather small tube (20 ml), it is used economically, so you can be sure that the product will last for a long time.

The main task quality cosmetics for the face - it lies beautifully and evenly on the skin, and also stays on it for a long time without smudges or smudging. A product called a primer does an excellent job of this, acting as a makeup base and giving the skin a radiant, healthy look.

Primer - what is it for?

Conventional creams that help even out the complexion and give it a slight glow clog pores, which leads to serious skin problems. Therefore, light and long-lasting primers have become a real godsend for fashionistas.

Purpose: to thoroughly prepare the skin for applying powder or foundation creams, and also protect the surface of the epidermis from the penetration of contaminants.

A high-quality primer does not spread throughout the day, ensures the absence of roughness on the skin, gives radiance and smoothness. Many formulations help hide fine wrinkles and eliminate flaking. The effect of use is noticeable almost immediately.

A few minutes after application, the relief is leveled and the skin is ready for further processing.

How to choose primers: types and features

Almost every manufacturer produces several types for their intended purpose: for the face, eyelashes and eyebrows, lips, eyelids. Release forms: thick cream, gel, air fluid, spray, oil, serum.

Choose according to complexion and skin type

It all depends on the skin type, for example, for oily skin it is recommended to use a fluid or spray, and for dry skin it is recommended to use a rich cream.

The tool is selected based on the objectives:

Moisturizing. Great for dry skin, normalizes moisture levels, gives a natural glow.
Matting. It has a leveling effect and copes with unpleasant oily shine on the skin.
With reflective particles. Gives the face a soft natural glow and masks minor imperfections.
Corrective. Fills wrinkles and scars, hides redness and pimples.

The classic version of the primer has no color, but you can find more advanced formulations that allow you to solve several problems at the same time.

Depending on the shade, primers are divided into:

yellow or pink, hiding dark circles under the eyes;
lilac/violet, eliminating the “grayness” of the skin;
orange, which relieves bruises;
white or blue, brightening the face;
green, allowing you to cover up inflammation and redness.

When choosing a makeup base, don’t worry about it being colored. After application, the shades will not be noticeable, and the skin will take on a healthy, natural look.

Rules for using the primer

Cosmetologists advise taking a responsible approach to choosing and applying makeup base. Solid base should be chosen when there are “pits” or scars on the face.

Gels are suitable for owners porous skin, and the cream is ideal for disguising redness and freckles.

Step-by-step instruction

The base should be applied only to moisturized skin to avoid noticeable peeling. In addition, you should thoroughly cleanse the pores, paying attention to the chin, forehead, nose and cheeks.

How to apply primer correctly

Experts recommend using special sponges or porous pads to apply primer.

Step-by-step application of primer:

Treat your skin with a cleansing lotion or use micellar water.
Apply the product using a slightly moistened sponge. You need to move from the eyes towards the cheeks. The composition should be gently massaged into the skin rather than rubbing it.
Blend the product over the wings of the nose, chin and forehead.
Areas of redness should be spot-treated with a green product. Circles under the eyes are removed using pink or yellow tones.
Wait a few minutes before applying foundation to allow the product to absorb.

In some cases, primer can replace foundation, but this option is suitable for those with dry skin with unnoticeable pores.

Top 10 best primers

Today you can purchase mattifying products for all skin types and different consistencies. Below are the best reviewed products from several price categories.

NYX Angel Veil Skin

This primer mattifies the skin well and makes it smooth. The active ingredients of NYX are palmitic and stearic acids. Cost - about 1,000 rubles. The manufacturer also offers other effective options: spray primer, Shine Killer mattifying cream, Hydro Touch Oil Primer oil, as well as Pore Filler for reducing pores.

Smashbox Photo Finish

Smashbox primer with extract from grape seeds, tea tree extract and vitamin complex is suitable for different types of facial skin. The product, odorless and without harmful chemicals, hides various skin imperfections well and actively evens out the skin, giving it a natural shine. The average cost of such a primer is 1,300 rubles.

L'oreal Lumi Magique

L'Oreal Lumi Magic is an excellent solution if you need to prepare your skin for makeup. The primer gives a slight shine and evens out well. It is worth considering that the product is not suitable for masking acne and severe redness on the face. Cost in stores – from 550 rubles.

Oriflame line

One of the most popular primers from the Swedish manufacturer is “Perfecting Face”. It makes makeup perfect, refreshes the complexion, and gives an even matte tone. The average cost without discount is 1,000 rubles. Another option is created for those with oily skin. "Oriflame Very Me" is produced in the youth line. Price – about 350 rub. Another makeup base is Giordani Gold with orchid extract. Costs about 1,200 rubles.

RICHE

Primer in the form of RICHE oil gives the skin a natural glow and eliminates redness. The oils included in the composition (lemongrass, verbena, jasmine) help increase skin elasticity, reduce the number of wrinkles, and relieve inflammation. This oil costs about 2,000 rubles.

Markell Cosmetics

Mattifying primer "Bio Helix Markell" differs from the Belarusian manufacturer at an affordable price and excellent quality. Contains snail mucin. It adequately copes with the problems of uneven tone, enlarged pores, age spots and dull complexion. The price per package is about 200 rubles.

Max Factor

The Facefinity All Day makeup base from Max Factor was created for those who do not have time to frequently touch up their makeup. Suitable for any type of facial skin, it has a light texture, due to which it does not pill, maintaining the effect throughout the day. Actively protects against UV rays. The price of the base is about 600 rubles.

Catrice Prime

Katris Prime and Fine Smoothing Refiner helps remove greasy shine skin, hides overly enlarged pores. A high-quality hypoallergenic primer from a German manufacturer has a dense texture, lasts a long time, maintaining the original effect. Approximate price – 400 rub. for 40 ml.

Remedy for MAS

MAC brand primers are suitable for both professional and home use. Prep Prime Skin gives the skin a subtle glow, similar to a highlighter effect, while maintaining even tone. This product masks all skin imperfections well, quietly smoothing out fine wrinkles. Prices in brand stores start from 2,000 rubles.

Librederm

Limbriderm product from a domestic manufacturer with hyaluronic acid masks unevenness on the skin of the face and acne, eliminates oily shine, fits well on skin. It costs about 900 rubles in brand stores, but is used quite economically, a tube lasts for several months. It has a calming effect, makes wrinkles less noticeable, neatly hiding them.

Video of the primer application procedure

Training videos will help you use makeup base correctly. From the video you can learn everything you need to create a flawless image.

The following video shows what a primer is, its most popular types, as well as the basic rules for using this cosmetic product.

Primer - excellent cosmetic product to disguise skin imperfections. It helps foundation, powder or blush last longer. The product should be selected depending on your skin type. Many manufacturers offer mattifying and shining compositions of different consistencies; the main thing is to choose a quality product that is right for you.

Girls often use fluids or any available moisturizing products as a basis for applying foundation. They make the skin silky and ensure uniform application of cosmetics. A makeup base is needed to obtain perfect skin with an even, radiant color, as well as to extend the life of your makeup.

What is a makeup base and why is it needed?

A makeup base is a special cosmetic product that helps prepare the skin for further application of makeup. According to many makeup artists, this product is not a must-have in your makeup bag, but will be very useful for special occasions. It is not recommended to use the base every day due to its ability to clog pores. It is thanks to its dense consistency that it eliminates small wrinkles and unevenness on the epidermis, which make it difficult to distribute Foundation.

Why do you need a makeup base:

For long-lasting make-up. Due to the mineral particles that are often included in such products, this product absorbs skin secretions and moisture. Due to this, shadows, powder and foundation stay on the face much longer than usual;
For perfect smooth skin. Many people have noticed that even after applying a thick foundation, some imperfections remain noticeable. In order for the epidermis to be smooth and brightened, “like in the picture,” you need to use a special base;
To create the effect of inner glow. Mineral particles, in addition to absorbing properties, also have the ability to reflect light. Thanks to this property, the makeup base creates the effect of a soft natural glow of the epidermis.

Types of makeup bases

Depending on the functions they perform, makeup bases are classified according to their properties.

Among all products there are types:

Leveling the relief, which are used to eliminate certain imperfections (bruises under the eyes, acne, enlarged pores). They are enriched with mineral components, vitamins and other nutritional components. These are Benefit The POREfessional - Benefit, Le Blanc de Chanel - Blanc from Chanel, MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage - MAC (MAC), Tom Ford Illuminating Primer – Tom Ford, Pupa Professionals Smoothing Foundation – Pupa and others;
Masking(necessary to even out tone and hide major imperfections problem skin). They often contain anti-inflammatory components and plant extracts - they help reduce inflammatory processes. Introduced Oriflame Giordani Gold - Oriflame Giordani Gold with gold, Divage Face primer - Divage, Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré - Embryolisse, LibreDerm Hyaluronic - Libriderm, Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer - Nars;
Silicone(simplify the process of applying foundation and other decorative cosmetics, increase its durability). From the name it is clear that such products contain silicones. They help protect cosmetics from moisture, give the skin radiance and even color. Not suitable for daily use. These are IsaDora Under Cover Face Primer (Isadora), Clinique Superprimer Face Primers (Clinic), Inglot Under Makeup Base (Inglot), Catrice Prime And Fine Pore Refining Anti-Shine (Catrice), Art Visage and others.

Leveling base

Almost no professional make-up is complete without smoothing the epidermis. There is an opinion that similar procedure can be replaced by moisturizing cream, but this is not so. The skin of the eyes, cheeks, lips and even décolleté requires deep nourishment and filling of folds. Only this approach will ensure high-quality foundation application.

This option is also worth choosing if you urgently need to moisturize your face before applying the main layer of makeup, and also eliminate peeling. Often, products are enriched with vitamin or moisturizing complexes and have a light fluid or mousse structure.

Givenchy Actimine (Givenchy)– a good base for any makeup, characterized by the ability to neutralize yellow tints. Ideal for use with foundation that has a yellow or other unnaturally warm tint. Contains milk extracts, kiwi and other fruit extracts. A little cheaper, but very similar, Givenchy Mister smooth base lissante.

L’Oreal Lumi Magique Base Concentre (Loreal Magic)– an inexpensive makeup base that performs several properties at once. It mattifies and hides skin imperfections, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and prepares the epidermis for applying foundation or pressed cosmetic products. From a series of products, we also recommend trying L’Oreal Paris Infaillible Primer Base (L'Oreal Infaillible).

An excellent summer leveling base. Provides SPF 18, enriched with vitamins and mineral particles. Additionally, it has a soft moisturizing complex: smoothes the skin, but does not create a “wet” shine effect.

Concealing base

This is a pigmented or colored base. It differs from similar products by the presence of a certain shade in the structure. This allows you to more effectively hide some imperfections. For example, green VOV Pure Make-up Base is often used to correct problem skin.

Another feature of such products is their high density. To narrow pores and hide certain unevenness, the product should have a fairly thick consistency. Therefore, such products are often not suitable for daily use.

Collistar Face Primer Evening Brightening (Colistrar)– an elite base containing microdispersed mineral powder, stearic acid, mica. Tops the ranking of the most recommended databases of last year. It has reflective properties and does not contain silicones.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser (Maybelline)– a chic corrective base for everyday makeup. Unlike many analogues, it can be used daily and belongs to the middle segment. Contains cherry extract and safe silicones.

Chanel Le Blanc de Chanel (Chanel) an almost completely natural moisturizing base for any age group women. The main feature of this product is its versatility: when applied locally, the base becomes a highlighter, foundation or tint veil. Contains kelp extract, licorice extracts, witch hazel, rose water, mineral particles.

Silicone base

Contains silicones as the main components. With their help, it provides a soft and uniform coating, a kind of veil. beige colour. Ideal for creating evening makeup, because it is often water-repellent. Helps add radiance to the skin, prolong durability and improve evenness of foundation application.

Artdeco Make Up Base with Anti-aging Effect (Artdeco)– a dense enough base to replace the main foundation. On the face it creates the effect of a thin veil, evenly distributed over the folds and depressions. It has a slight lifting effect, contains safe silicones, and does not clog pores.

Manly Pro Elixir HD (Menly) Suitable for dry and dehydrated skin. It can be used as an everyday moisturizer, but applied in a thin layer, without excess. It is a budget analogue of the more famous Givenchy product. Contains plant extracts and silicone compounds.

Eclat Minute– pearlescent silicone base with polymers that add shine. As a result of application, the effect of illuminating the epidermis is formed. Very durable, but soft, due to which it does not clog pores. Suitable for use as a highlighter.

Base for oily skin

The main difference between a base for oily skin and any other is its consistency. It should be as light as possible so as not to clog pores, but at the same time dense enough to eliminate shine. Enriched with mineral components, extracts from various plants and oils.

Often non-comedogenic, which means it can be used every day. Also contains a minimal amount of silicones and additional moisturizing complexes. The most famous products are:

Korean Holika Holika Naked Face Tone-Up Base (Holika Holika)– ideal for problematic skin. This makeup base is enriched with minerals, plant extracts and reflective particles.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer oil-free (Smashbox)– a shining base for any makeup. It has strong absorbent properties, eliminates oily shine and inflammation. Enriched with vitamins A, C, E, plant extracts, fruit extracts.

Max Factor Face Finiti All Day Primer (Max Factor) – professional basis. Known for its non-comedogenicity, due to which it can be used on problematic and sensitive skin. Contains moisturizing components and vitamin complexes.

How to apply makeup base on your face

To properly apply your makeup base, it is important to prepare your face. The skin is cleansed of dead cells by scrubbing, after which it is moisturized with day cream. Depending on the type of foundation chosen, it is recommended to select a cream with UF factors. We recommend NIVEA pre-makeup (Nivea).

Video: makeup base - choosing a primer
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Instructions on how to use Nyx Photo-loving primer (Nyx):

To create a dense layer, you need to apply the base using tapping movements using your fingertips. This technique is suitable for those with problematic or very dry epidermis. If you need a thin layer (to improve the distribution of foundation), then it is better to use a sponge;
The product should be applied along massage lines. The base does not rub, but is driven into the skin. The fact is that any top or primer becomes invisible with intensive rubbing. Therefore, it is better to simply gently distribute the product over the skin by tapping;
When the base is absorbed, you can apply foundation.

Which makeup base is better - review

Eva Mosaic Perfect Matt Primer (Eva Mosaic) consists of mineral particles and silicone compounds. Gives the skin a matte glow, normalizes pore function, and prolongs the durability of makeup.

Dior Glow Maximizer Light Boosting Primer (Dior) Offers not only the creation of a dense and uniform base for makeup, but also gentle moisturizing. This base has a very delicate mousse structure and does not form a film on the face when applied. Contains foam oil and alpinia extract.

Oriflame The ONE IlluSkin Face Primer (Oriflame)– an excellent product for visually narrowing pores and smoothing the skin. Contains silicone components and a moisturizing complex, prolongs the durability of the foundation, suitable for use on the eyes. This is a complete analogue of Avon (Avon) Lux, but costs slightly less.

Reviews claim that the base Guerlain Meteorites Perles (Guerlain Meteorites)- most the best option makeup bases. It is needed to even out skin color and make the surface of the epidermis velvety. The special feature of the product is that it contains real pearls. The closest, but more affordable analogue is the Mary Kay Foundation Primer (Mary Kay, Mary Kay).

Makeup forever HD High Definition Primer (Make Up Forever)– an excellent foundation if you need to quickly even out skin color, eliminate minor imperfections, remove shine and add radiance. It is often used by famous bloggers, including Krygina. Due to the unique proprietary complex, it also effectively moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

Eveline Cosmetics Art Scenic Silicone Make-Up Base Smoothing And Matting (Eveline, Evelyn)- an affordable Polish makeup base, which in terms of quality is practically no different from some brands in the premium segment. Suitable for normal and combination skin. Due to silicone oil, it is quickly and evenly distributed over the surface of the epidermis without being absorbed inside.

Milk or light cream Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré (Embryolis)– a liquid primer that is suitable for oily and combination skin. After application, it leaves a pleasant effect of hydration and nutrition, reduces skin secretions, helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and prolongs the durability of cosmetics.

An ultra-light fluid base from the Tiara brand helps even out even the driest skin, smoothing out flakes and filling pores with a weightless mousse. Contains proprietary moisturizing complex and vitamins.

Clarins Eclat minute base illuminatrice de teint (Clarence, Clarence)– gives the skin a pleasant natural glow, helps to effectively hide imperfections and ensure even distribution of foundation. Due to reflective particles, it emphasizes the main advantages and hides disadvantages.

Lancome la base pro (Lancome) has a smoothing effect and a very light structure. Refers to premium cosmetics. Suitable for everyday use; due to its fluid form, it does not clog pores. Its almost complete, but more affordable analogue is Lumene Beauty Base (Lumene).

– amazing silk base. Contains silk powder, so upon application the skin is almost perfectly evened out. Can be used as a standalone cosmetic product(instead of foundation). Its action is similar to transparent Gosh.

A universal smoothing product suitable even for very delicate and sensitive skin. Like Belita, the Revlon brand uses exclusively natural, safe ingredients for its products. This foundation will moisturize and nourish the skin, as well as even out its surface.

– a unique base of its kind. Used mainly for problematic and oily skin, contains extracts from medicinal plants, various extracts and oils. Helps not only hide imperfections, but also relieve inflammation.

According to reviews, the most best base for problem and combination skin - this is a makeup base Sephora Mattifying (Sephora). It effectively hides imperfections, has strong absorbent properties, and eliminates shine. Este Launder is slightly more expensive in price, but more affordable than Shiseido. At the same time, the effect is at the same level.

Tasks foundation
Makeup application procedure
Types of foundation
How to choose a shade
Rules for applying foundation
Tools Overview

Tasks of foundation

Foundation (not to be confused with foundation and makeup base) - common name for any foundation, from cream powder to cushion. In everyday life, such products were most often called “foundation.” But recently, so many new formats and textures have appeared that the concept of “cream” has ceased to be universal. Therefore, the popular definition was born - “tonals”. Let's talk about them.

The foundation is a mix of aqueous substance, fat, powder and colored pigments. This minimum set ingredients that can give the skin uniform color and cover imperfections. In the modern beauty world, the purpose of foundations goes beyond banal camouflage. New ingredients give them the most different properties, not only of an optical nature.

Silicones and silicone oils give the texture lightness, provide an even, smooth coating and protection from external influences.

Reflective pigments new generation are responsible for “illuminating” the skin, refracting and scattering light in a certain way.

Vitamins and antioxidants protect from negative influence environment and free radicals.

SPF filters protect against photoaging, while the level of sun protection reaches SPF 30 and even 50.

Minerals have a mattifying effect.

Moisturizing and moisture-retaining the components prevent the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin and give the face a well-groomed, radiant appearance.

Makeup application procedure

If you want your foundation to fit perfectly and live up to the expectations placed on it, first moisturize your skin properly. Makeup will lie unevenly on an unprepared surface. In addition, the moisturizing ingredients in the tone will immediately begin to compensate for the lack of moisture (and this is not part of its responsibilities).

As an experiment, try applying makeup after a deep moisturizing treatment - the difference will be obvious.

Foundation and makeup base

A common question from novice beauty users is: is it possible to apply foundation without foundation? Yes, if the skin is moisturized, makeup generally adheres well to it, and no additional correction of unevenness is required.

The primer, due to silicones, slightly evens out the skin texture, filling in unevenness. Plus it provides makeup stability and slightly moisturizes. However, it will not replace a moisturizer in any case.

Types of foundation

Foundations vary in texture, formula and purpose. Here are the main types.

Fluid. Light liquid texture contains more water than oils, has medium coverage, but evens out the skin well. The concentration of pigments is not so high as to hide skin imperfections. It is the fluids that often contain matting components in the form of sebum-absorbing minerals.

Mousse (foam). It has an airy consistency and only slightly tints the skin.

Cream. It has a plastic texture and a relatively high content of fats and hydrofixing agents, often containing anti-age ingredients.

Cream powder. The compact version of the foundation may contain more powder particles than foundation. Easy to apply with a sponge, smoothes the surface of the skin and hides its imperfections.

Powder. Compact or crumbly, mainly used to fix makeup or correct it. Often has matting properties due to minerals - perlite and silicon.

Cushion. Moisturizing foundation fluid in a compact package has a weightless texture; Coating density may vary.

Today we treat foundation as an extension of our daily care routine. Of course, expect from him the same action as from day cream, naive. But you can count on pleasant bonuses if you focus on your skin type when choosing.

Foundations for different skin types

How to choose a shade

Ideally, you should choose a foundation in daylight, since artificial light distorts colors.

If the lighting in the store is artificial, take advice professional makeup artists: Test the shade NOT on your wrist, but on your face.

“The tone of almost no one’s hands and face matches,” says Vichy medical expert Elena Eliseeva. “So don’t be surprised if the cream, which perfectly matches the color of your wrist, looks like a mask on your face.”

The chance of choosing a shade that is closest to your skin will be much higher if, when testing, you apply the foundation to the border between your face and neck, that is, along the jawline. .