Basics and makeup bases

Some women are sure that using high-quality foundation is enough for high-quality make-up of the skin. This is a deep misconception! It is possible to get a perfectly smooth skin of the desired tone only when conducting complex cosmetic procedures, including the mandatory use of foundation for makeup.

Makeup bases (they are also called bases, 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 resistance of make-up;
• eliminate skin blemishes, hide visible defects: reduce open pores, remove oily shine, redness, small scars and scars;
• provide UV protection;
• give a tired face freshness and radiance;
• Prepare the skin for further application of decorative cosmetics.

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

• The easiest application provides a liquid base. It gives dullness and smoothness. Ideal for minor skin defects.
• In case of problem skin (with numerous spots, post-acne scars), it is better to use a firm foundation. It will gently enter into unwanted skin recesses and create a smooth effect.
• The creamy base has a high content of powder and a high level of pigmentation. This is an excellent tool for masking spots, dark circles under the eyes and vascular (couperose) nets.
• Gel 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 light, fill the skin with freshness and special radiance.

In addition to differences in consistency, the leveling bases are distinguished by the qualitative composition and direction of impact:

• for dry skin types suitable base based on silicone. Contains silicone polymers that give a unique smoothness and velvety effect;
• for oily skin perfect matting (masking) base. It 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 no significant defects, preferably a reflective base. It has light-reflecting particles, which give a surprising flatness and smoothness.

Primers can be both tonal and colorless, and color.

• Pink base will make your face more youthful and healthy, fill with shine. Ideal for owners of pale and dull skin.
• In the presence of a yellowish skin tone, a purple base is applied. The combination of yellow and purple shades will create a healthy beautiful complexion.
• Hide redness and visible blood vessels can green base.
• 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 are well established.

Tonal basisColorbox»Appeared quite recently in the market of cosmetics, but has already gained popularity. It is represented by 4 shades: porcelain, ivory, natural run, warm run.Users note that the shades of this primer are somewhat darker than the usual colors, that is, you must 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, allows the skin to breathe freely. It has a watery texture, smoothly and evenly applied. However, obvious defects (pimples, significant redness) does not mask. For oily skin, it is not suitable. This is one of the cheapest quality tonal foundations.

The basis of "Lumi magique"Also called" light concentrate "because of the creation of a shining make-up. It has a moisturizing effect. The peculiarity of the base is Andersen's Fluid, which contains special lamellar particles, which give a special shine when reflecting light. When applying it is recommended to apply the base on the protruding parts. To create a radiance effect on the entire face, a drop of base is added to the foundation.

Liquid highlighter L'Oreal Paris «Alliance perfect»Performs 3 functions: primer, shimmer, highlighter. It is perfectly combined with halftones of the skin and, thanks to the smallest pearls, gives the face a natural, healthy glow, and moisturizes the skin. The composition of the product is as natural as possible: includes the purest water and glycerin. Gel-like structure contributes to a comfortable overlay.

Makeup base "Flormar double radiance»Combines a primer and highlighter. It gives make-up apu firmness, healthy shine and radiance, protects from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and from premature aging.

Creamy structure is soft and uniform overlay.

Liquid foundationColor me»Perfectly hides reddening of the skin and small pimples. Gives the skin dullness. Reasonably resistant. Does not cause allergies, almost odorless. Having a rather dense structure, it is easily distributed over the skin.

The foundation "Infaillible Primer Base" - this is brand innovation L'Oreal Paris. It creates the perfect tone and velvety effect. The base is characterized by absolute transparency, increased matting effect, firmness, perfect pore smoothing. A very delicate gel base does not weigh down the dermis, absorbs unnecessary sebum, eliminating unhealthy fat content. It has a high resistance to preserve the quality effect (more than 12 hours). It is applied in small doses, shaded from the center of the face to the edges.

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

When choosing a tonal framework, consider the following tips:

• It is better to choose products that provide protection from sun exposure 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: the presence of moisturizing components, protective components is desirable.
• It is required to take into account the type of skin.
• If necessary, use hypoallergenic means.
• To enhance the shining effect, it is recommended to use a base in which there are light reflecting particles.

With proper selection of cosmetic products, user ratings are only positive.

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

More detail about what you need a base for makeup and how to choose it correctly - in the next video.