How to choose the type of foundation that best suits you

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Getting the foundation right is not an easy task. In addition to the tone, you must take into account the texture, the format, the coverage, your skin type … That is why we have prepared a guide with all the points that you should assess before getting your new foundation.

The right format

There are many possibilities: compact powder, mousse, liquid, cream, stick. They all have their advantages and disadvantages but you should choose the one that best suits your skin type and the way in which it is easiest to apply.

Color Copy by Deborah Milano, € 15.80

Apply it well

Although the most recommended way to apply makeup is with a brush because it leaves a more natural appearance and less product is wasted, you should choose the format that is most comfortable for you to apply, be it a brush, sponge, beauty blender or your fingers.

Lancôme Foundation Brush, € 35

Attention to tone

If you always try it on the back of your hand you are making a big mistake. You should do it on the jaw line or on the forearm and choose a tone that blends in with your skin, neither lighter nor darker.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Lasting Liquid Foundation, € 50

What is the base for?

The objective of the makeup base is to unify the skin tone to create a canvas in which the rest of the makeup stands out: blush, shadows, lipstick …

Fair coverage

The best thing is that the makeup is always as natural as possible. That is why you have to choose the type of coverage necessary for each type of skin depending on whether you have marks, pimples or wrinkles.

Givenchy Teint Cout Cushion, € 48.60

More color?

In the event that you want to look more brunette, you should resort to some sun powder, never a darker base. The makeup cut would be too noticeable, even if it blends well, and the result is not at all elegant.

That has FPS

It is always recommended that the makeup base includes sunscreen among its ingredients. Although in summer it is convenient to apply a high SPF, in winter you can use an SPF 10 or 15. If not, if the foundation does not have SPF, you can also use a sunscreen and then apply the foundation.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place SPF 10, € 42

Suitable for your skin type

If you have pimples, wrinkles or very sensitive skin, you should take this into account when choosing your foundation. Oil-free ones are the best for acne problems, those that contain anti-aging active ingredients are ideal for mature skin and if you have flaking or redness, you should use specific formulas that you usually find in pharmacies.

Bell Aqua Jelly, € 8.99

Look at the size

Foundation expires in a year, so try one that won't last longer than that. Otherwise it will be a waste of product and money as well.

NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat, € 6.90

Do you take good care of your skin?

Before putting on your makeup base, you should hydrate your skin well. Even for important occasions, exfoliate it a few hours before putting on makeup. In this way, you will prevent the base from cracking and reveal those unsightly skins that tend to appear in the driest areas of the skin.

More hydration

If you choose a makeup base rich in moisturizing assets, the result will be much more flattering, because your skin will look juicier and also healthier.

Everlasting Compact SPF 50 by Clarins, € 36.50

Long duration

If you are one of those who applies makeup at 7 in the morning and needs it to last flawlessly all day, it is better that you resort to long-lasting formulas.

Infallible Makeup 24 hours by L'Oréal Paris, € 16.30

Will it last all day?

The litmus test for any foundation is wearing it all day. If you can, before the, try it, either with a sample or with a free makeup session that many brands offer. Check how it looks in natural light and how you feel with it.

In full light

Testing several samples beforehand will not only get the tone right, but also the texture and format that best suits you.

Zéro Défaut by Yves Rocher, € 9.20

The base is one of the most important elements of a good makeup. It serves to unify the skin tone, hiding any imperfections. But choosing the one that suits you best is not an easy task. So to make your life easier - and make you look much more beautiful every day - we have created a guide with the 10 points that you must take into account to be successful. Take note.

How to choose the right makeup base

The format. It should be easy to apply and adapt to your skin type. You have powder, compact, liquid, cream, stick or mousse foundations.
The application. With a brush the result is very natural in the case of more liquid foundations and less product is wasted. Even so, stick with the one that is easiest to apply to you, either with your fingers (mousse or cream textures), or with the sponge for compact foundations.
The tone. Another essential point is to choose the tone, it must be exactly the same as your skin, neither lighter nor darker. To get it right, try it on the inside of your arm, never on the back of your hand. If you want to look more brunette, turn to bronzing powders.
Solar protection factor . In winter an SPF 20 is enough, but in summer it is better to resort to 50 . You can also choose a foundation without a protection factor and apply a sunscreen first.
Your skin type. Choose it hypoallergenic, if you have sensitive skin; mattifying, if you have oily skin or acne problems; or anti-aging –with tensor properties–, if expression lines begin to mark or you already have some wrinkles.
Size . Makeup bases expire in a year, so do not choose a package too you will not spend it at that time if you think big.
Moisturizing . It is important that the bases are moisturizing to prevent the makeup from cracking and skin appearing .
Long lasting . If you need your makeup to last for hours and hours intact , choose long-lasting bases, there are up to 24 hours.
Coverage. Depending on the condition of your skin you will need more or less coverage. But remember that the more fluid, the better, because the skin looks more natural. In any case, it always blends very well.
Try it in full light. It is important that you see how the foundation looks on you in natural light and that you wear it all day to see how your skin reacts when wearing it.