How many have we read about the benefits of collagen for brighter and smoother skin, of hyaluronic acid as an ally to fight the signs of aging or of completely vegan serums that promise a nutrient explosion, all to achieve the same common goal: it desired ‘good face effect’. To do this, in addition to a good moisturizer, sun protection -yes, you should apply it even in winter- and a concealer that will give us a hand when it comes to camouflaging those imperfections that make us head over heels , the makeup base becomes the most important part of our beauty look. It is true that it is not essential to use a foundation if you do not want to, but it is also true that it greatly helps us to mattify the tone of our face, enhance luminosity, conceal redness and blemishes and even small wrinkles and expression lines.
during choose a foundation we will have to take into account our skin type -whether oily, combination or dry-, the finish we want -matte or radiant-, whether we prefer to have SPF or not and the type of texture depending on the result and the coverage we are looking for. Also note that they are non comedogenic because that means it won’t clog your pores, something to keep in mind, especially if your skin is acne prone. Finally, choose the right toneTo find it, try testing it in daylight and in areas like the jaw or neck, as it’s much more reliable than putting it in your hand or wrist.
How to properly apply the makeup base: the previous steps
The experts at Primor Perfumeries explain to us how important the previous steps are to get intact make-up that lasts longer:
- Cleanse the face: “If we don’t clean our face properly, nothing we put on it later will work,” they say. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase a good facial cleanser and even bet on double cleansing.
- Apply a moisturizer: prevents the skin from flaking and make-up cracking, and cares for and nourishes the skin of your face daily.
- Exfoliates the skin: Experts recommend a deep peel once or twice a week, as it provides firmness and clarity. “It’s a fundamental step to achieve long-lasting makeup because it helps to get skin free of impurities or grease.”
- use a primer: “We need to apply a primer that covers the pores, hides imperfections, smoothes the face and isolates the makeup base from the surface of the skin so that it does not change.”
- Choose durable and waterproof productsso that they are resistant to water and sweat.
- Set of makeup with translucent powder: indispensable among professionals. “To seal the makeup, keep shine at bay and get a natural and velvety finish, apply with a flat brush,” they indicate from Primor.
- Finish with a makeup fixer: “they are the last step, since their function is to keep your makeup in optimal condition for a longer period of time”.
The best long-lasting makeup bases
We suggested updating our toiletry bag, starting with a makeup BASIC good, effective and long lasting whose resistance goes from 16 to 30 hours. The makeup funds best appreciated by consumers that are not only effective but also do not shake our card. And it is that these products from Clinique, Lancôme, Urban Decay or Estée Lauder tell us to show our best face by investing less than € 30 in them. What more can we ask for? Pay attention and choose yours!
‘Even better make-up SPF15’ It is a foundation with a light formula, with sun protection to prevent the appearance of blemishes and flawless coverage for 24 hours. Plus, it was developed by dermatologists and claims to visibly reduce breakouts in 12 weeks. Find it at Sephora for $27.
The bestseller from Lancome ‘Teint Idole Ultra wear’ with high coverage, 24 hour hold, matte finish and no shine. The formula is enriched with NAI, perlite and silica pigments, which maintain the skin’s pH level and keep it intact throughout the day. Buy her at Sephora for $29.99.
‘Born this way mat’ It’s oil-free, matte, lasts up to 24 hours and has buildable, waterproof coverage from medium to full. The entire ‘Born This Way Matte’ collection contains coconut water, alpine rose and hyaluronic acid. You can buy it at Sephora for €22.
The sustainable foundation ‘Face tape’ is based on a formula inspired by the company’s famous ‘Shape Tape’ concealer. Hypoallergenic, high coverage and long lasting. Mattifies, hydrates, corrects the complexion and makes the skin glow. Sign up at Sephora for $22.
Charlotte Tilbury’s new base is being called ‘Airbrush Flawless Foundation’. A lightweight, long-lasting, full-coverage formula. It provides a perfect matte finish without pores, moisturizes for up to 24 hours and contains the pioneer ‘Replexium’ to significantly reduce wrinkles. You can find it at Sephora for $28.
Foundation ‘Stay Naked’ It’s the brand’s first vegan, waterproof, buildable coverage foundation that stays intact. Second-skin finish with a matte effect and lasts for 24 hours. You can find it in Sephora for €21.
‘Touche Eclat Le Teint’ It is the first foundation from Yves Saint Laurent that gives pure light. Free from opaque particles, it unifies and blurs imperfections, for a radiant and fresh complexion. The coverage is buildable, without a mask effect, light texture, it contains hemispherical particles that catch and reflect the light evenly, and keeps the skin hydrated and protected for 24 hours with SPF22/PA++ and antioxidant vitamin E. In Primor you can use this make-up base get for €27.94.
Estee Lauter’s iconic makeup, ‘Double Wear Stay-in-Place SPF 10’ guarantees skin without imperfections throughout the day, thanks to its formula that lasts up to 24 hours. It provides medium coverage, depending on the amount applied, and a semi-matte finish for natural skin. Sign up at Sephora for $27.99.
Maybelline defies friction, water and sweat with its base ‘Superstay active wear’ light texture, high coverage, matte finish and 30-hour wear. You can find it in El Corte Inglés for €15.25.
‘Hello Happy Air Foundation’ It is a stick foundation with medium coverage, light texture and SPF 20 PA protection. The formula is enriched with shea butter, chamomile, green tea and Ginkgo Biloba. Resistant to water and perspiration, it promises a duration of up to 16 hours. You can get it at Sephora for €23.
‘Hydromaniac Tinted Glow’ is another of Urban Decay’s buildable vegan foundations. “It combines all the power of a tinted moisturizer with the long-lasting coverage of a 24-hour foundation. Kombucha filtrate and marula oil detoxify and nourish the skin with 30% intense hydration,” they point out at Sephora, where you can buy it for $15.50.
Suitable for combination and even oily skin thanks to the oil and fragrance-free formula. Revlon Colorstay leaves skin shine-free and hydrated, with a matte finish that lasts up to 24 hours. In addition, it has protection against UVA rays SPF 15, is resistant to moisture, water and sweat. File on Amazon for €9.45.
‘Infallible 32 H Fresh Wear’ Contains a formula with ultra-concentrated fine pigments that adapt to the skin tone and allow coverage that lasts up to 32 hours. The texture is light and the new formulation contains antioxidant vitamin C and SPF 25. Buy it from Primor for €8.98.
The liquid base ‘barePRO® Performance Wear Liquid Foundation SPF 20’ It offers high coverage, a matte finish, is waterproof and has SPF 20 mineral sun protection to prevent premature skin aging. It lasts up to 24 hours thanks to the Mineral Lock™ Long-Wear technology. Find it at Druni for €25.90.
‘Dermblend 3D’ It is a high coverage foundation that corrects and unifies the tone without creating a mask effect. Enriched with salicylic acid and eperulin, visibly reduces imperfections. Suitable for all skin types and indicated for oily skin with a tendency to acne. The duration is up to 16 hours. Withdraw in Primor for €19.54.
Source: Marie Claire
I am Anne Johnson and I work as an author at the Fashion Vibes. My main area of expertise is beauty related news, but I also have experience in covering other types of stories like entertainment, lifestyle, and health topics. With my years of experience in writing for various publications, I have built strong relationships with many industry insiders. My passion for journalism has enabled me to stay on top of the latest trends and changes in the world of beauty.
