Makeup base (aka primer) is often on everyone's lips. But not everyone understands what they are for and whether they must be used in makeup.
Today, my dear readers, I would like to briefly analyze the main types of bases that exist on the cosmetics market, and not specific brands. This will help you understand the product itself. And perhaps the makeup base will be a real boon for you! If the topic is interesting, let's go over specific brands of primers.
Why do you need a makeup base (briefly)
This is a silicone coating that is applied to the skin first, before the rest of the makeup is applied.
The common goal of all primers is to "prepare" the skin for the application of cosmetics. And what is meant by the word "prepare" (even out the relief, tone, make makeup resistant, etc.) - depends on the type of makeup base.
Moisturizing makeup base
Such a base will suit makeup artists when a client comes with dry skin and needs to be tidied up. For home use, it is not very necessary, because this type of primer can be easily replaced with care cosmetics and not spend extra money on an unnecessary product. Like all peels that you hope to rein in with such a base, it is best to tackle with proper care.
Radiant makeup base
So far, the glow on the face is still at the peak of popularity (and will not cease to be relevant for a long time). So shining bases have a place to be. They can be used, if desired, both on the whole face and on protruding parts (for example, on the cheekbones), they can be added to foundation.
When choosing such a base, pay attention to the size of the shining particles, because they are responsible for the very effect of the shine. The smaller the shimmer, the more delicate and natural it will look on the skin.
All the cool photos on the covers of glossy magazines, where the skin of the models looks fresh, healthy and radiant, while not the impression is created that the photo has passed several Photoshop filters - all this is the merit of shining primers with the smallest pigment grinding.
Mattifying make-up base
Mattifying bases, like all matting agents, dry out the skin. Therefore, it is better to use it only on the T-zone, on which the sebaceous glands are more active.
Mattifying bases are mostly silicone based, which can cause rolling on the face or conflict with tonal means, in order to avoid this, it is better to use the base and tone of one manufacturer.
Colored makeup bases
Such bases are needed only in some cases. For example, when the face is badly sunburned, and to level out the redness, you can use a green base on the entire face. Or, for example, a purple base will help remove a yellow tint on the face.
In other cases, they are not needed. If you need to correct slight pigmentation or redness, it is best to use a spot color corrector.
Pore grout
Needed for those who have large pores on their face. The grout does not need to be used on the entire face, but only on problem areas. It is silicone, which helps it to fill the pores and even out the skin's relief. It can help even with small wrinkles, because it works by filling in the grooves in the skin. It won't work on pimples.
For a good effect, it should be applied with your fingers, slightly hammering in, and then sanded in a circular motion with a synthetic brush.
Do you use makeup bases? What are your favorites? Write your opinion in the comments.
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