Base under the shade

It is well known that the first eye shadow was invented by the Egyptians, everyone remembers pictures in profile from history textbooks with very well-defined eyes. Now our priority is not brightness, but durability, because sometimes the working day can take up to 18 hours, and you want to look perfect. It was for this that the foundation for the eyelids was created or, as it is also called, the base under the shadows.

Among professional make-up artists, the base is also called a primer or base - this is a special cosmetic product that gives extra resistance to makeup on the eyes. The base inflicts a preemptive strike on such problems as the rolling of shadows in the folds of the eyelid or in the corners of the eyes, where there are wrinkles, as well as shedding and loss of the original saturated color.

The foundation for the eyelids creates a kind of primer on which any other cosmetics easily lies. This tool simultaneously prevents the loss of moisture necessary for normal skin behavior, and absorbs sebum, due to the release of which the rolling of the shadows in the folds of the skin occurs.

The main advantages are increased shade resistance, a noticeable increase in the color pigment contained in color cosmetics, as well as the prevention of rolling. In addition to these well-known advantages, there are a couple more, for example, the base greatly simplifies the process of drawing arrows using a pencil or eyeliner, and it also represents a universal remedy, because what is suitable for such a sensitive area is suitable for the entire face.

Often, primers make universal, suitable for any skin type. If you are the owner of a fatty coat, a small matting effect will be on your hand, and if your problem is reverse, the skin is too dry, then this kind of product smooths the exfoliation very gently. In any case, it is much better than the usual shadows applied directly to the eyelid.

You need to pay attention when choosing a base for the eyes:

• As eyes - one of the most sensitive parts of our face, be sure to pay attention to the composition: natural components are very important. Well, if based on natural oils, vitamins A and E or beeswax.
• Pay attention to the consistency. According to the classics of the genre, the base can be presented in three forms: creamy, lighter gel or completely weightless liquid version. Your choice will depend not only on your own preferences, but also on the age and condition of the skin. If your age is not more than 25 years old and you do not complain of increased pigmentation of the eyelids, use the lightest liquid base option. If you are lucky enough to have skin with a tendency to fat, the gel option is most likely suitable for you. For those who really care about dense coverage, cosmetologists advise choosing a cream base.
• Always look at the shelf life of the product. Means, which include natural components “do not live long”. The more natural your helper will be, the less he will be able to be stored in clear form. Be sure to check the date of manufacture and the recommended shelf life. Do not use expired products, even if you feel very sorry for throwing out leftovers. Eyes - this is the part that requires very careful handling, do not put them in vain and undue risk.

Let us dwell in more detail on the types of primers. The bases are separated by their “state of aggregation”, Now let's pay attention to the difference in existing tasks.

• The base can be created to, to improve the color of the eyelids and even out the tone, hiding possible age-related changes (this applies to pronounced pigmentation).
• There are means who set themselves the primary task of dealing with redundant relief. Hide deep wrinkles - this is not the same as to mask a dark spot, or simply to enhance the color.
• Some bases are aimed at a kind of therapeutic effect. They help to reduce pores and make the skin more matte.
• Other products are designed to improve durability. If you need to withstand a crazy day with changing weather conditions and rhythm, while you need to save face (in all senses), then you need to look for just such a base.

In addition to differences in textures and base assignments may vary by color. Primer does not always have an almost transparent, beige or light pink shade. What other options are there and what are they suitable for?

• The base may be pink. This is still quite democratic color deviation. It is used to give your eyes a healthy glow. Surely you've seen tricks from beauty bloggers who deftly hide bags under their eyes by applying red lipstick as a base and blocking it with a dense tonal tool. In this case, the principle operates in a similar way, but differs by the degree of radicalism.
• Base with a purple tint will serve excellent service to those who need overlapping of excessive yellowness of the eyelids.
• If your eyelid and skin under the eyes it is dotted with small vessels or reddenings, the primer with a green tinge will become a magic wand.
• If bags under the eyes - your faithful companions, as well as the upper eyelid has excessive blueness, most likely you will suit a yellow shade of the base for the eyes.

Moving from general to specific. Consider specific examples of bases under the shadow of the most popular manufacturers of cosmetics. Let's start with the two most laconic brands - Mac and Nyx. In the line of the first manufacturer, many prefer MAC Paint Pot Painterly and Prep Prime 24-hour Extend Eye Base. Differences between them can be found in everything from the bottle. Paint Pot - This cream base, which is located in a transparent glass round jar. It is convenient to apply it with both fingers and a brush, but if you overdo it, the tool becomes noticeable.

As for Prep Prime, it is located in an opaque plastic tube, has a lighter texture, more like a gel and, as the name implies, its main impact is endurance. Maintain color and prevent the shadows from rolling. Both means cost about 2 thousand rubles, but Paint Pot is still rather very persistent shadows, the natural shades of which they like to use as a base. If you like, keep in mind that there are 9 different color options in the collection.

Go to Nyx. This manufacturer also offers different textures - There is a denser base with the simple name Eye Shadow Base. It is presented in four colors, one of which is black. Her task is to create the perfect canvas for applying paint. White matte shade is best suited for bright color shades, the rest are quite universal. In this case, the manufacturer immediately draws attention to the fact that the composition uses wax and for oily skin this tool will not work too well.

Another option is the Proof It lighter gel waterproof base - Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer. This is a matte, almost transparent means. With it, it is easy to achieve the brightest color pigment, with no rolling and smearing, even if you get water in your eyes. For the summer - the best tool.

Another product that is positioned as a professional cosmetics is Enu Shadow Base - High Definition. Matte cream finish that hides small wrinkles and perfectly fixes decorative cosmetics. If you compare with the previous brand, the price category of these products will be slightly lower, but the quality also remains the same.

The next company, the basics of which are also popular, relates to luxury cosmetics. This is Lancome. There is no specialized base for eyes among rulers, however, ladies often use products La Base Pro and La Base Pro Eraser - Two kinds of classic makeup basics. Both products are suitable for all skin types and for all ages, and the effect promises to be almost magical. The price category is probably one of the highest, but the French quality speaks for itself.

We will not go far from the French brands and consider the following Vivienne Sabo. Among the entire range of the base under the shadow is represented only one - Fixateur, however, she collected a lot of compliments. A pleasant creamy, but not too heavy texture, a shade close to the light skin color and small modulations make it beautiful on its own, but it also performs other functions: fixes the shadows, evens the skin color of the century, and also includes relieving irritation and fatigue. But in the end, the most pleasant thing is the price, which will surprise you with its low bar.

Another manufacturer, whose funds will be affordable by many, is Eva Mosaic. The lineup also has only one product-base for eyes, it is called Eye Shadow Base, easy to remember. The appearance of both the exterior and the tool itself is classic - a tube with a pleasant creamy texture. From aspects especially lovely to heart - vitamin E in structure, and also extracts of a camomile and a calendula.

When the makeup bases just started to appear, ochen many loved the brand Lumene and absolutely not in vain. First, in the lineup Lumene beauty base There are several products and everyone can choose the best one for their skin. Secondly, the cosmetics was initially positioned as natural, so manufacturers do not forget about the natural beneficial components, the influence of which is impossible not to notice.

Another company whose product I would like to consider separately is Urban Decay. The fact is that this brand has an eye primer called Eyes Shadow Primer Potion, which lasts for 24 hours along with shadows and colors applied over it. In addition to a very persistent effect, it is presented in three versions - Sin (light and shimmering), Original (it will become invisible within a few seconds after application), Eden (noble matte). Many people, having tried it once, remain faithful for a long time and recruit the rest.

Before moving on to the top ten favorites, let's look at a couple more specific products, one of which will be Smoothing and Fixing Eye Primer by Pupa. Like its name, the product is simple in its packaging. With the tasks of the primer for the eyes, he copes perfectly well, does not contain additional interesting aspects.

Another iconic classic is Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. This product is very similar to what Pupa offers, its rating is almost five stars out of five, there is nothing superfluous in it and you can safely take it on trial if the budget allows you.

Another available option is Catrice's Prime And Fine Eyeshadow Base.. The primer enhances intensity well, has a pleasant and light nude structure and is suitable for any skin type. After application, a few minutes later it becomes invisible on the eyes, which allows to show the true color of the decorative shadows. Very similar to it is the Divage Eye Primer or similar remedy from Stellary.

Analyzing brands and their products, it would be impossible to ignore such a large concert as Maybelline. You can use several products as a base under the shadows: Nude Color Tattoo, who are known worldwide for their incredible stamina, Dream Lumi Touch product, which can also be applied under the eyes as a corrector and Concealer affinitonewhich is suitable for the entire face.

There are still many companies that are worthy of paying attention to their foundations under the shadows, for example, Essence, which can be found on the shelves of any cosmetics store, Eveline, Art-Visage, Color Designer, Artdeco, I love Stage, Jolly, even a global retail like Avon can offer you a couple of products. You can try endlessly, but you should choose wisely.

Of course, at the heart of everything is your skin type. Creamy texture is needed for women with skin that is not prone to fat, gel - just the opposite, well, transparent, practically weightless bases are suitable for everyday wear and not problematic skin. For especially problematic options, do not forget about the existing color bases-correctors, which can be applied dotted or completely painted over a certain zone.

Remember also about the purpose of the products: if you need a stable, reliable protection, choose a concealer with a reference to the hours of its operation. If you need to highlight the color, not for such a long time, pay attention to it. Read reviews, sometimes you can find very cheap, but a suitable option, for example, in Bell, instead of an analogue, is more expensive, for example from Make up forever.

Besides the fact that the primer must be chosen correctly, it must be correctly applied.

1. Before applying any cosmetics, skin needs training. Clean pores, apply moisturizer and gently massage with your fingers. For cleaning oily skin, it is better to use micellar water, not soap or foam.
2. Next, soft dot strokes apply a small amount of base and blend. It is best to use your own fingers, however, no one forbids you to use brushes, if it brings more convenience. If you are afraid to overdo it, put the base first on the back of your hand, and from there you will transfer the tool with small strokes to your eyes.
3. If you create makeup at home and at hand there was no corporate coverage, do not worry. In a hurry, the base can be made from ordinary aloe vera gel or using a little dye-free lip balm mixed with cornstarch and a drop of liquid foundation.

Makeup artists advice:

There are some tricks that you need to know in order to use the capabilities of the primers to the maximum.

1. If the basis of makeup are smoky dark tonesthen the primer should have a darker shade than your skin. This will help make the look more expressive and deep.
2. If in a make-up you mix several different bright colors and it is important for you that they stand out very clearly, use the white base for the eyes.
3. If you caught a hot and wet season, it would be best to stock up on a primer with a matting effect. It will help to avoid such treacherous brilliance.
4. Remember, if you didn't like one primer, for example, from Manly Pro, you shouldn’t put an end to all means, maybe it just didn’t suit you, but something from another manufacturer will be so much in it that you can’t live without a base.

If you are in doubt, and because of the abundance of offers you have eyes, start with the stamps from the classic collection of top 10:

1. The first stage, of course luxury - Yves Saint Laurent or Dior.
2. In second place is usually located Mac.
3. Silver is divided Make Up For Ever and Urban Decay.
4. Enjoys good demand brand Clarins with very classic products.
5. In the middle often appear Smashbox or Divage.
6. In sixth place is conveniently located cosmetics Artdeco.
7. Not the last line in the ratings stably holds products Lumene.
8. Of all retail brands, preference is most often given. Mary Kay.
9. Another noteworthy candidate is the fixing base from Urban decay.
10. And closes the top ten Pupa.

Any product, no matter how expensive or budget, good or bad, he was not a lover and hater. Despite the fact that everything is very individual, the reviews should be read, but it is not recommended to trust them 100% exactly. View the rating of funds by year, because a good company is always working on mistakes, making adjustments to its product lines and simply to products, complementing them with useful components and new properties. Try to use something less recognizable instead of well-known brands, replace Relouis with some Chinese brand, because everything is relative, and budget cosmetics are not always bad.

Choose wisely and be beautiful.

More information about applying a base under the shadow - in the next video.