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For a makeup to look flawless all day, it is essential to know how to apply makeup base. However, today there are many types of bases and different products on the market. That is why you should know which base is best for your skin, what products to choose and how to apply the makeup base to achieve the perfect result.
What is the makeup base for?
Foundations help improve the surface of the skin and serve to keep makeup flawless. Today there are different products designed to balance fat production according to your skin type. There are balancing bases for your makeup to look natural and matte bases for longer duration.
How to choose make-up base
When choosing a makeup base you must take into account the color of your skin and when applying it it gives you a natural effect. The tone does not have to be very dark, or very light otherwise it will make you look bad. To do a test you can use the neck or on the wrist so as not to make mistakes and check if it is according to the tone of your skin. Remember to do it where there is good lighting.
How to choose the texture of your makeup base
To choose the base you must take into account its texture, depending on whether you want to cover imperfections, achieve velvety skin, naturally and / or with luminosity. There is a lot of types:
Liquid makeup base
They are ideal for obtaining a natural result and unifying the skin tone. There are moisturizers, for a satiny and luminous look suitable for all skin types. Matte them, to reduce imperfections and give a matte and velvety finish to your makeup; ideal for shiny skin and combination or oily skin.
Mousse foundation
These give the skin a velvety appearance, are easy to apply and lightly cover the skin. It is indicated for all skin types.
Compact foundation
These are thicker but cover more, unify your skin and offer a flawless and velvety. They serve to hide imperfections. There are creams that are a little more satiny, for combination and dry skin. And on a powder basis that provide a velvety finish for oily or shiny skin.
How to apply makeup base (step by step)
First you must prepare the skin, exfoliating it regularly, so that when applying the base your skin is more uniform and lasts much longer.
Another important step is to hydrate the skin before applying the makeup base so that it sets better and is applied more easily.
Then you can correct the imperfections, or contour and blend. So later, when applying the base, they are not noticeable.
Finally, select your preferred tool to apply makeup base such as a good brush, sponge or if you prefer with your fingers, the important thing is that you do it from the center outwards.
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