Makeup base: how to apply it well

Not getting the tone right

It has happened to all of us, we have tried the base on the back of the hand and, when we put it on our faces, the tone was orange. The solution to get it right the first time with the base is to try it on the inside of the forearm, that's where the least sun gives us and where we have a tone more similar to that of the face.

Use the brush that is not

Faced with so many options, it is normal that we end up making out. The one to use to spread a liquid foundation is the flat with the beveled edge (the one on the far right).

EcoTools Set of 5 Brushes, € 15.99

Go over the amount

Selena Gómez's beauty look at the last MET gala has given a lot to talk about and is that the singer (or rather her makeup artist) went a little over the line with the amount of makeup base.

Staying too short

Although the opposite can also happen to you and that your base does not fulfill its function: that of unifying the tone. In this case, it even seems that Ellie Goulding isn't wearing it. If a natural look is pursued, perfect, but then the eyebrows and the blush should be on the same line, not like in this case, they stand out too much.

Leave the pores open

If your pores are very marked, the only solution that really works is to apply a specific base that covers them, but without dirtying them more than necessary so that blackheads do not appear.

The POREfessional Benefit Foundation, € 20.90

Drag the sponge

Everything in life has its technique and the sponges to apply makeup were not going to be less. You do not have to drag them or rub them on the face, but go giving small touches until the product is well blurred. Tip: if you moisten them slightly before the result will be juicier and more natural.

Miss Gorgeous Makeup Sponge 5 Pack, € 6.99

Camouflage your features

Makeup should be used to enhance our natural beauty, not to hide it. If you have any unique traits, like Salem Mitchell's freckles, do like her and wear them with pride.

Start where it is not

You can apply foundation in half a minute if you know how. It must be done from the center of the face outwards, that is, from the nose to the ears, the forehead and the chin. You can even do it with your fingers if you are in a hurry. But if you start where you touch the result will be much more natural.

Max Factor Facefinity 3-in-1 Foundation Makeup, € 12.95

Do not exfoliate the skin

It is not that you have to exfoliate it every time you go to make up, but it is advisable that you do it at least once a week to thoroughly cleanse your skin and avoid those unsightly peels that appear in the driest areas of the skin and that remain so bad when we put base on top.

Sephora Green Tea Exfoliating Cream, € 5.95

Let us shine

Makeup is worn with a glow effect, but it is not the same "juicy" face as bright. Fat is not a good ally for your face and you have to keep it at bay so that your makeup lasts longer. If you can't keep it from going out of your usual care routine, use absorbent wipes to remove shine during the day.

Pass the first

Using a product prior to foundation that prepares and smoothes the skin is essential to obtain a professional result.

L'Oréal Paris First Infallible, € 8.95

Not thinking about your skin type

If your skin is dry, you need a foundation that is hydrating (and better fluid). If it is fat, make sure it is oil-free and non-comedogenic to avoid the appearance of pimples or blackheads.

Shiseido Matifying Compact Oil Free Foundation, € 36

Mask effect

This error is a series of bad steps taken. The first, and most important, is to choose a base that is too covering. For example, if you are young, never use makeup for mature skin, because it will overload your face and the effect can be disastrous. It also doesn't help to go overboard with the amount.

Not hydrating

The first step of any good makeup is having your skin well hydrated, even when you have oily skin. Choosing a moisturizer that is suitable for your skin type will prevent makeup from cracking and will make it even.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Gel, € 13.13

Skip the powders

As a final touch, and especially if your skin is acne-prone, you should finish with a pass of loose translucent powder. They leave a velvety appearance on the skin and make the foundation last longer.

Kat Von D Lock-it Setting Translucent Loose Powder, € 32

It has happened to all of us at some time. And is that getting the makeup base right is not always easy. To typical problems such as wearing too much or not choosing the right shade are added others, such as applying it with the wrong utensil or not preparing the skin correctly. As we do not want it to happen to us again (neither to us nor to you), we have prepared a guide with all those gestures that we should not do more.

Errors with the base that do not favor anything

The wrong tone . It may be the most common problem of all, but it is also the one with the easiest solution. To get the foundation right, you have to test the foundation on the inside of the forearm, not on the back of the hand like we all do. In this way we will have a clear reference to the real tone of our face.
Wear a lot or fall short . To avoid these two evils, it is better to apply the product little by little and observe how the skin reacts and what it looks like. The foundation should beautify the face, unifying its tone so that it is as natural as possible.
Do not prepare the skin. You have to exfoliate your face once a week to leave it completely clean and remove all those little skins that sometimes come out and are so ugly when you put on makeup . It is also important to use a moisturizer before the foundation and apply a primer if we want the makeup to remain intact all day. Pore correctors are also important if they are very marked. They won't close them (because that's impossible), but they do camouflage them.
Using tools wrong. The brushes and sponges are to make life easier, not to complicate it even more. Regarding the first, do not mess, the one used for the makeup base is the flat one and is usually beveled. What do you prefer sponges? No dragging or rubbing. It is necessary to give gentle touches so that the product melts with the skin.

By Sonia Murillo