Choosing a makeup base is usually a rather complex task, and this is largely due to the amount of products that exist on the market and the variety of colors, textures and components. That's why today we're going to try to help you with a series of tips and recommendations so that you can choose the perfect foundation for you.
Tips to choose the best makeup base
To choose the perfect color of the foundation, we must try the product on the clean face and not on the hand. The ideal is to place small samples of different tone on the lower part of the cheek and above the chin. The perfect color will be the one that most resembles the skin of the neck.
As for the textures, if you have dry skin it is preferable that you resort to emollient bases, they are easy to apply and they provide softness. The bases of fluid texture are excellent to wear during the day, they are not very protective but they offer a fresh and natural result. The makeup bases in cream are more oily but offer a good degree of coverage, that's why they are ideal for an evening make-up.
The base in bar or compact can be applied in all skin types, although it is not usually recommended in very oily skin because it contains a lot of oils and waxes. And finally, powder makeup is also ideal for people with oily skin because they absorb excess fat and prevent shifting of the glitter.
In addition to color and texture, we must also analyze the characteristics of our skin. If we have acne we must choose those bases free of oils that allow us to cover imperfections but not aggravate the general state of the face. If we have tired skin we must resort to makeup bases with tensor effect and if our skin is mature the ideal is to complement the base with anti age creams.
In addition to all these recommendations, we must also bear in mind that the success of the choice of our makeup base will depend on the state in which the skin is located. It is essential to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize the face to achieve a uniform, healthy and luminous appearance.
Choose the ideal tone
Once we've selected our ideal texture and tone, we will prepare the foundation. We will choose a product that moisturizes the skin, then apply the selected makeup base with a brush or sponge. We apply the makeup from the center of the face outwards and finally, with a base of a light shade.