How to choose a light foundation that won't harm your skin

A properly selected foundation will not only hide all imperfections and even out your complexion, but will also give the overall look of your makeup a well-groomed and balanced look. And in general, a face with the right makeup looks more beautiful, well-groomed and healthy.

In addition, foundations are also effective means of protection from external factors, from ultraviolet rays, and can even prevent premature aging of the skin. Many of them contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can strengthen skin tissue, and therefore look younger than your age.

Some girls believe that foundation only emphasizes wrinkles or that the face looks lifeless. A light foundation, correctly matched to the type and color of your face, can become a real lifesaver and faithful assistant.

Yes, we are all not perfect, and each of us has our own small imperfections. These can be quite noticeable pores, uneven complexion, small pimples, dilated blood vessels or banal freckles. Natural foundations successfully cope with the task of masking all this, while protecting and preserving the skin.

What foundations can harm our skin?

Often, problems arise when using the usual foundation creams from the mass market - this is true. The main disadvantage of conventional foundations is the reduced penetration of oxygen into the skin. On the one hand, such a strong barrier prevents free radicals from entering the upper layers of the epidermis, but on the other hand, such “protection” causes more problems than pleasure. Over time, the skin becomes dull, acquires an unhealthy shade, and becomes flabby.

Day after day, “non-breathable” skin loses its natural moisture and elasticity, which negatively affects your overall appearance.

In addition, if you use such a foundation every day, and even in several layers, then you will be provided with a “plaster” effect.

Subsequently, a rash, pimples or blackheads may appear. How so? After all, foundation is designed to save us from all this horror, but it turns out that it’s the other way around! Yes, familiar foundations can cause skin problems: dryness, flaking, rashes and even facial wrinkles.

Rules for applying foundation for the face

Tips for applying foundation

General recommendations from makeup artists for the correct use of tinting creams when performing any type of makeup:

1. Makeup should only be applied to previously cleansed and dry facial skin. To do this, use tonics and lotions or simply wash your face with cosmetic gel before applying creams to avoid uneven application of products.
2. Thick, shimmering foundations contain optical pigments that diffuse and reflect light. Such creams allow you to soften all imperfections and wrinkles, and your face looks more fresh. Light-reflecting creams can be applied as a separate tinting agent or mixed with day cream.
3. Toning creams with long-lasting (up to 12 hours) fixation are excellent for all-day makeup. Such products do not leave marks on clothes or accessories. The only feature of these products is their rapid absorption, which is practically impossible to correct. Therefore, when purchasing such a cream, you should be able to quickly and evenly apply it to the skin.

4. For a light daytime make-up, apply products only to the central areas of the forehead, nose, under the eyes and chin. To disguise redness, apply the cream using patting movements with your fingers, which will allow you to perfectly hide imperfections.
5. For dry skin prone to flaking, especially in winter, it will be necessary to apply a rich cream before using a tinted foundation. This cream should be distributed from bottom to top and after absorption, blot your face with a napkin. In winter, using moisturizing foundations and water-containing creams will only worsen facial peeling.
6. If your face looks tired and your skin is sagging, then before using a toner, apply a rich cream and leave it on for 15 minutes. After blotting off the excess with a napkin, you can begin toning your face. Using fatty creams as a base will make your skin look fresher and firmer.

7. If your product is thick enough and you are going to do light daytime makeup, then simply mix it with liquid day cream or moisten the sponge with water. The face will look fresher and more natural, and the skin tone will become more even.
8. If you use a cosmetic sponge or sponge to distribute cream, pay special attention to its porosity and elasticity. Large-pored sponges absorb too much cream and make it difficult to distribute. Apply products using a sponge using dabbing movements rather than smearing the cream to avoid streaks on your face.
9. If you purchased a toning product in the summer, and in winter it turned out to be darker than your skin color, then you can mix it with baby moisturizer to the desired shade. This way you will achieve a full match of the cream to your natural skin tone.

10. If the skin tone differs significantly from its color on the neck and décolleté, then these areas also need to be covered with a thin layer of tinting agent. After it is absorbed, the skin must be blotted with a napkin so that the cream does not stain clothes.
11. In summer, it is better to use special tinting products with a degree of protection (above 7) from ultraviolet radiation. In addition to hours of protection from the sun's rays, you won't have to use additional face creams.
12. Any tinting product should be distributed from the central points of the face to the lateral areas. If reapplied incorrectly, wrinkles and large pores will absorb excess product and become more noticeable.

13. Do not use a large amount of product at once and do not apply it to your face or sponge in large drops. Thus, you will not be able to distribute the cream evenly, and your complexion will not be even enough.
14. The latest technologies in cosmetology have made it possible to produce a tinting cream with silicones that is popular today. This product spreads more easily over the skin, and the silicones evaporate within a few minutes after application.
15. Before using a toner, apply a light mattifying base or non-greasy day cream. This pre-coating of the skin protects it from external temperature influences and bacteria, and also allows for a more even application of the toning base. The base cream needs at least 10 minutes to absorb; you can blot off any remaining residue with a dry cloth.

16. If possible, only do your makeup in daylight or fairly bright light. Use a large mirror, not a pocket mirror, so you can see all the imperfections and correct them correctly.
17. Upon completion of the make-up, it is recommended to spray your face with mineral water using a spray bottle. This way you will fix your makeup for a long time and give extra freshness to your facial skin.
18. Redness and inflammation on the skin, as well as dark circles under the eyes, should be lubricated with a green corrective agent. It is the green color that visually neutralizes all imperfections. This corrector should be carefully spread with your fingers and only then apply the tinting base.
19. After applying the main layer of tint, proceed to masking problem spots. It is better to take the cream with your finger and apply it to redness and blemishes with light clapping movements. Carefully dab excess product with a napkin for an imperceptible color transition.
20. After applying toning products, blot your forehead, temples near your hair and chin with a dry cloth to remove excess cream and prevent contamination of your hair, clothing collars or your accessories (for example, a scarf).

Features of applying products according to face type

According to your face shape, all toning products are applied in various ways:

1. Square type face. The light tone is applied to the forehead, nose and center of the chin, and then shaded. The dark tone masks the lower side of the jaw and the side area under the eyes.
2. Round type face. You should not apply the product evenly all over your face, as this will make your image look less expressive. It is recommended to apply the light shade in the center of the forehead, nose and chin, and then shade it towards the edges. A darker color should be used to mask the side lines from the temple to the chin and the upper part of the cheeks under the eyes to visually narrow the shape of the face.
3. Oval type face. The nose, chin and lower central part of the forehead are highlighted in a light shade. With a dark color we highlight the upper part of the forehead (if the face is elongated), cheekbones and the side area from the temples to the jaw.
4. Rectangular face. A lighter shade is applied to the center of the face (forehead, nose, chin) and shaded. The dark shade is applied along the top of the cheekbones and the side area under the eyes.
5. Triangular type face. We highlight the forehead, nose and chin with a light shade, and the lateral temporal zone and the area under the eyes with a dark shade.

What should you avoid in foundation?

Everything that gets on our skin, to one degree or another, gets into our blood. Therefore, you need to be careful and carefully study the composition of face creams. So what do we “feed” our skin when we apply a cosmetic product to it?

In the composition of foundation creams, you should avoid harmful substances such as: animal fat, mineral oils, preservatives, talc and artificial dyes.

• Animal fat, when mixed with secretions of the sebaceous and sweat glands, promotes the appearance and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria on the skin.
• Mineral oils are products of the petrochemical industry, and create a dangerous film on the face that does not allow the skin to “breathe.”
• Preservatives are carcinogenic and can cause allergic reactions, dermatitis and even skin diseases.
• Talc is toxic and also dries out the skin, absorbing its natural moisture.
• Artificial dyes are also toxic, and some of them can affect the endocrine system.
• Alcohols, which are included in some conventional foundations, dry the skin, deprive it of its own natural moisture and disrupt the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

In addition, creams with a heavy texture are difficult to wash off and clog pores. Dust, exhaust fumes and soot surround us throughout the day and settle on our faces. If you don’t remove your makeup carefully enough at the end of the day, then all this dirt remains on the skin and, together with the remnants of the cream, clogs the pores, thereby forming the hated blackheads.

Rash, pimples and irritation can also be caused by an allergic reaction to one of the components of a regular foundation. Often, decorative cosmetics manufacturers use heavy chemical ingredients that can cause redness, itching or rashes.

If you do not need such troubles and dermatological problems, then for daily use it is better to use light tonal textures.

Natural creams contain an optimal combination of organic oils, extracts and color pigments, which will provide your skin with excellent nutrition and hydration throughout the day. This cream does not create the effect of a thick mask on the face, the skin breathes freely, and the face glows with health. If the foundation contains SPF, then this is a natural mineral screen - titanium dioxide or zinc dioxide, which works on the surface and does not penetrate inside.

Thus, using a light foundation with a natural composition, you get not only an even, beautiful complexion tone, but also gentle skin care throughout the day.

Rules of good manners, or how to use toning products correctly

Everyone knows that flawless makeup depends on the correct and competent combination of many details of its components. The harmonious proximity of all cosmetic and decorative products present on a woman’s face is one of the main tasks on the way to achieving maximum effect.

As in any business in which the foundation laid initially is of no small importance for further development, so in makeup the basis of everything is the ideally selected complexion tone. Therefore, the choice of foundation must be approached very, very responsibly. Taking into account the characteristics of your skin type and complexion, as well as carefully considering and studying all the tonal products offered on the cosmetic market, you need to choose a truly win-win and ideal option for you.

In order not to do anything stupid and not make a mistake in your choice, it would be useful to listen to the opinions of stylists and cosmetologists. Of course, each of them uses their own tricks in the subtleties of ideal application of toning products. And they will never tell this secret information to anyone. But regarding the general principles, their opinions are unanimous and are not a secret.

Such recommendations are as follows:

• If you are the lucky owner of normal facial skin type, then you can get by with a regular cosmetic cream with a toning effect. And this will be quite enough, since this type of skin has a beautiful and even complexion by nature. Thus, using a moisturizer with a light tinting effect will not only emphasize the flawlessness and tenderness of the skin, give it a transparent and airy-looking shade, but also at the same time enrich it with useful substances. True, this type of tinting is not entirely suitable for intense evening makeup.
• If your facial skin is oily, then it is best to use foundations with a liquid consistency to tone it. As a rule, such products are either completely fat-free or contain a fairly small proportion of fatty ingredients. The basis of their composition is a large amount of very fine powder, which tends to absorb excess sebum from the surface of the face. As a result, the skin remains matte, smooth and even for quite a long time.
• Dry and sensitive facial skin is most suitable for regular foundation creams. They contain a relatively balanced ratio of fatty substances and moisture, and often contain various nutritional vitamin supplements. Foundations with hyaluronic acid also have a good effect, which helps retain moisture in the skin for quite a long period of time. These face toning products apply to the skin in a fairly dense layer, which allows, if necessary, to hide unwanted blemishes and redness.
• Mature skin, prone to age-related wrinkle formations, is well toned with liquid foundation creams of a denser, thicker consistency. Such products, especially if they contain auxiliary substances such as chitin and wheat proteins, can significantly even out the color and surface of the face, as well as intensively nourish the skin and increase its elasticity.
• If your facial skin has an inflamed appearance, wide, coarse pores and is prone to pustular formations, then it is best to use foundation powder or compact powder to disguise it. Considering that they contain a large number of auxiliary pigments and powder particles, it becomes possible to cover the skin with a denser layer. Also an indispensable means for toning such skin are special cosmetic products, the basis of which are microscopic particles of powder. Due to the fact that these products are very evenly distributed over the surface of the skin, the pores become significantly lighter and almost invisible. For greater effect, the sponge with which the toner will be applied to the face should be slightly moistened.
• Do not ignore the fact that the shade of the chosen foundation should be as close as possible to the color of your face; they should be optimally combined. The toning agent should not make changes to the natural reality, it should only emphasize its advantages. Therefore, before purchasing tinted cosmetics, you should definitely test it, only in daylight and always in the face area (chin, cheeks). Important condition: after 10 minutes after application to the skin, almost every tinting product darkens slightly. Its true shade will appear only after this period of time. Therefore, you should purchase the product whose shade, after such testing, will be closest to your natural complexion.
• Before you start applying foundation, you need to thoroughly moisturize your face with your regular day cream. After it is completely absorbed (after about 4-5 minutes), pat your face dry with a paper napkin or towel.
• The foundation should be applied with light circular movements, starting from the center of the face and gradually moving to its outlines. In this case, the product will be distributed evenly over the surface of the skin and will look as natural and unnoticeable as possible. Otherwise, when distributing the product in the opposite direction, existing wrinkles and large pores will absorb more of the product and will be more clearly visible.
• In the summer, it is necessary to use foundations with a good degree of UV protection (at least 8). By blocking the negative effects of solar radiation, it can create additional protection for facial skin for a long time.
• Daytime makeup should be lighter and more gentle. Therefore, to create it, it is necessary to apply the tinting agent only to the central area of ​​the face, slightly distributing it towards the border areas. To achieve a good and even distribution of the product over the surface of the face, the cream should be rubbed into the skin with light, patting movements with your fingertips. The heat of your fingers will allow the cream to distribute most effectively.
• Apply the product to the face in small portions. Thus, the tinting will be more even and natural. And don't forget to slightly tint the neck area. Avoid sharp contrasts between the neck and face.
• It is more correct to do makeup in daylight. This is the only way to avoid application errors and to monitor and correct minor defects.
• To apply foundation, especially compact powder, it is best to use a cosmetic sponge (preferably made of natural rubber). Use it to gently rub the product into the skin. And don’t forget to rinse the sponge in warm water after use and dry it thoroughly, otherwise it can easily turn into a cozy nest for harmful microbes to inhabit and reproduce.
• To make your complexion more light and natural, you can mix in equal proportions part of the foundation and part of a regular moisturizer (preferably liquid consistency). As a result of such a little trick, the skin of the face will avoid a defiantly artificial look, and will acquire only the necessary fresh, even shimmer and a beautiful soft shade.
• If there are redness and inflamed areas on the skin, they need to be corrected using a green concealer pencil. To do this, first of all, apply a thin layer of the corrective agent to the problem areas and rub it into the skin with light, massaging movements, then you can cover the face with a toning agent. Considering the fact that green color visually neutralizes the effect of red, with appropriate correct adjustment, the skin of the face will acquire an even and natural shade, without visible flaws.
• The most difficult base for toning is too dry, flaky skin. You can correct this drawback and prepare good ground for subsequent tinting as follows: apply a rich cosmetic cream to your face in a circular motion and leave it for 5-7 minutes. Then lightly blot your face with a paper towel and apply a light texture moisturizer, gently rubbing it into the skin. After this procedure, the skin cells are sufficiently saturated with nutrients, its peeling is smoothed out, so you can proceed directly to tinting your face.
• If you need to achieve maximum durability of your makeup - due to the impossibility of adjusting it during the day - you should use special long-lasting tinting products. As a rule, they adhere quite well to the skin for 10-12 hours and do not leave unwanted marks on clothing. The only condition is that such products should be applied to the skin very carefully, in an even layer and quickly. Otherwise, in a couple of minutes you risk disturbing the natural appearance of the skin, since such cosmetics are very firmly attached to it, as a result of which it will no longer be possible to correct anything.
• You can also try using foundations containing silicone wax to make your makeup last longer. When in direct contact with air, this substance has the ability to quickly evaporate, leaving behind a thin film-mask on the surface of the skin. This film promotes good retention of coloring particles, therefore, its color remains unchanged for a long period of time. In addition, due to their specific features, such products glide well over the surface of the skin and help distribute the coloring composition in an even layer and without flaws. The only “but” is that when using such cosmetics, you should never apply a rich day cream under the foundation, as it can simply dissolve the silicone and “corrode” the makeup. To give your complexion a healthy and beautiful radiant shade, you can use toning products with an optical, shimmering effect. By adjusting to the particular lighting conditions, the substances contained in such products are able to scatter in different directions, which helps the face to “play colors correctly.”
• Even if the face is properly toned, some flaws may still appear in the form of small pimply formations and spots. Therefore, they should be masked over the main tone. The concealer should be applied to such areas in a very thin layer and lightly rubbed into the skin. After this, they should be blotted very carefully with a moistened cosmetic sponge in order to avoid different color transitions.
• At the end of the facial toning procedure, you need to carefully blot it with a paper towel or cosmetic napkin. Particular attention should be paid to those areas that border the hair, neck and chin. This will avoid unsightly and unwanted transitions and prevent cosmetics from getting on your clothes.
• In order for the finished makeup to be fixed on the skin as best as possible, it is necessary to spray your face with a small amount of mineral or thermal water using a spray bottle. In addition, thanks to this action, it will look natural and soft for a long period of time.

By adhering to such simple and fairly simple rules, you will always look great and flawless. And no one will dare to reproach you for being too “artificial” in your image!

The lightest foundation is BB cream

Blemish Balm Cream or BB cream for short literally translates as “balm for blemishes.”

The light texture of foundation creams is provided by several main components: hyaluronic acid, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, glycine and iron oxide.

All collagens, elastins, vitamins and plant extracts, as well as anti-aging, moisturizing, nourishing or sunscreen components, have been thoroughly researched and approved for daily use by the European and Asian Institutes of Cosmetology.

Some of the leaders in the development and production of natural creams are such brands as Natura Siberica, Jurassic Spa (Russia), 100% Pure (USA), Dizao Organics (PRC) and Dr. Hauschka (Germany). All these natural foundation creams are perfectly tolerated even by problematic and hypersensitive skin, protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays, nourish the skin and saturate it with vitamins. It is enough to correctly determine your own skin type and choose the shade of cream that suits you.

Foundation for dry skin

Dry skin first needs to be properly moisturized. And light foundations for dry skin do an excellent job of this task thanks to the nutritional additives and vitamins in their composition.

Hemp oil or olive oil esters gently soften the skin, forming a protective film and adequately fight fine wrinkles.

These foundations do not crease during the day, do not flake and, due to their light texture, do not create a “mask effect”. Foundation for dry skin should have a slightly viscous, fairly thick consistency. Creams with this texture apply better and are distributed more evenly, masking all imperfections.

Types of creams

There are several types of cosmetic skin care products available in the form of creams. They differ in their scope of application, so the same composition cannot be used in different situations, which many women often do. Care products are usually divided into the following categories:

Daytime

Daytime formulations are an emulsion of oil, water, aromatics and stearic acid. After application, the day cream quickly evaporates, leaving a matte film on the skin. This product is often used as a base for makeup. 3-5% pigment can be added to daytime cosmetics to give the skin a light tint. Creams with coloring additives are called tinting creams. Night creams are applied at home, preferably before bed, so they contain a large amount of oils and fats. Beeswax and other biologically active substances are often added to night creams.

Read the link to learn how to use face corrector correctly.

You should not go outside after applying the night cream, as dust and dirt will accumulate on the greasy base.

Moisturizing

Moisturizing makeup can contain up to 90% water and a small amount of fat components. They contain no more than 3-5%. Humidifiers are mainly used for daytime care, but they can also be used in the evening. It is not recommended to use humidifiers in extreme heat and cold. The most effective are considered to be moisturizing formulations with liposomes, which deliver moisturizing components directly to the cells of the epidermis.

Find out what is special about natural foundation here.

For the eye area

Products designed to care for the area around the eyes are expensive cosmetics. Since the skin in some areas of the face is very thin, the absorption of the cosmetic product occurs much faster, so such creams contain only natural ingredients of the highest quality. The composition does not contain irritating or overly active components so as not to cause damage to very sensitive areas. To care for problem areas of the face, cosmetic preparations in the form of gels can be used.

What a foundation mousse is is described in this material.

For hands

Hand creams contain a large amount of silicones, which creates a protective film from moisture and dirt. The basic composition of hand cosmetics is no different from a moisturizing night cream. Protective products are designed to protect the skin from any negative influences. These may be bad weather conditions, as well as some production factors that people encounter while performing their professional duties. Such mixtures contain a large amount of fatty components and silicones. They may contain zinc oxide. Zinc compounds have a beneficial effect on the epidermis and protect it from the negative effects of extreme cold, wind and solar radiation. For oily skin, protective creams with a reduced amount of fat are produced.

You will find a review of the best foundations for dry skin at the link provided.

A large amount of zinc oxide can protect the face from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and reduce the possibility of freckles.

Narrowly targeted

In addition to these main categories, there are special creams. These include massage, children's and tonal. Massage rooms should ensure good gliding of the massage therapist's hands. Often a component of such products is purified petroleum jelly.

Baby creams are made using only natural ingredients and do not contain any substances that can cause allergic reactions.

Find out how to choose face powder in this article.

Foundation cosmetics are used to correct facial defects. They contain a large amount of coloring pigment and allow you not only to give the skin the desired tone, but also to hide many physical defects.

Foundation for combination and oily skin

A makeup base for oily skin should combat not only imperfections, but also oily shine.

Such foundations mask problem areas, tighten pores, and even out the overall complexion.

They are based on water, and the amount of oils is kept to a minimum. This will help avoid the appearance of greasy shine during the day. Panthenol, contained in this cream, will reduce inflammation, and natural pigments will delicately give the skin a natural, healthy shade. Creams with rosemary or licorice extracts for oily skin perfectly tone, moisturize and heal the skin. Foundation for combination skin should have a light, almost weightless texture and be almost transparent when applied.

The best primers for oily skin

The best primer for oily skin for all girls will be individual, because the choice depends on many factors. But it is still necessary to focus on the rating of the best products, because they are presented taking into account all the requirements and features of the composition, as well as thanks to many reviews from consumers who have noticed good results with its help.

The rating of primers for oily skin presents products that differ from each other in composition and price, as well as in the way they act on the skin and the result. If you can’t purchase the product that comes first in the rating, there’s no need to be upset. All the primers that we will discuss below are characterized by high performance, productivity, and also an affordable price for every girl who needs such an additional effect.

All In One Insta Blur

This primer belongs to high-quality and professional products that quickly and successfully mattify the skin, eliminating any negative formations on it in the form of wrinkles, bruises or pimples. The action of the product lasts up to 12 hours, which means that if you apply the product in the morning, you can maintain full, long-lasting makeup for the whole day.

Experts put this product in first place because it is characterized by a truly unique and complete composition that is gentle on the skin and hides even the most visible imperfections that create discomfort for women.

Among the advantages of the All In One Insta Blur primer are:

• An ideal base for any foundation;
• Good camouflage of redness;
• Matte effect up to 12 hours;
• Maintaining a beautiful appearance to the skin, without visible enlarged pores;
• Does not contain parabens.

Important! Despite the natural and high-quality composition, the product should definitely be checked for allergies, because if your skin is overly sensitive, you may encounter a sharp reaction from the body.

Pore ​​Filler

This is a primer with a wrinkle-filling effect, it will be a good option for women over 35 years old, whose faces show many age-related changes that need to be resisted. With the help of a natural composition, Pore Filler prolongs youth at any age, removes fine wrinkles, smoothes the skin of the face, and refines its texture.

The great advantage of the product is that it successfully fights redness and also moisturizes well, protecting the skin from environmental influences, for example, from wind. It fits well on the skin, is quickly absorbed, and allows you to begin the basic makeup procedure in a matter of seconds after application.

Pore ​​Filler is very lightweight and easy to use; it can be applied either with your fingers or using a special sponge. After using it, the skin instantly takes on a velvety appearance, becomes soft, soft and clean.

Interesting! If you also use the primer as a moisturizer, you can prevent dryness and also get rid of other visible imperfections on the skin that aggravate the situation.

Lasting Finish, Rimmel

The third stage of popular and high-quality primers is occupied by this particular product. It is gently applied to the skin of the face, allows you to quickly hide even the most visible imperfections, and prepares the skin for applying makeup.

Important! The product will be effective and necessary only if you have oily facial skin.

A special feature of Rimmel's Lasting Finish face primer is that the product can be evenly and neatly distributed on the face, rubbed well into the skin, creating a smooth and even surface intended for applying foundation.

The primer is characterized by a creamy consistency that quickly fills any unevenness, makes the skin smooth, and extends the duration of the applied cosmetics. Cosmetologists often recommend this particular product for important events or meetings, because if applied correctly, makeup will really last for a long time.

The product does not cause allergic manifestations or other consequences, and this only once again confirms its effectiveness and relevance. Despite the fact that it is only on the third level in the ranking, it is no less popular than the primer from the beginning of the ranking.

Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer

The country where this product was created is the USA, which is why we can talk about its great demand and effectiveness. It appeared relatively recently, but already occupies the fourth level of the rating, and quite justifiably. Due to its composition and properties, the skin literally transforms in a matter of seconds, becoming perfectly smooth, beautiful, and velvety.

It is important to know! The product will be effective even if the skin is extremely oily.

To make your face beautiful and sophisticated, you need to use the product every day before applying your main makeup. Its sufficient hydration allows you to get rid of dryness, visible wrinkles, and other defects and damage to the skin that need to be dealt with all the time.

It is also worth noting that the product is very simple and easy to use; it is applied to cleansed and dry skin before each procedure of using foundation. Absorbs in 15-30 seconds, does not take up time to create makeup. With this product, every girl will feel beautiful and attractive.

Redness Solutions SPF 15

Oily and contaminated skin sometimes does not allow you to create beautiful and perfectly even makeup, which is why there is a need to use Redness Solutions SPF 15. It allows you to fight any damage and defects on the skin, eliminates unnecessary shine, and protects the skin from environmental damage.

If you use the primer regularly, you can get the first changes within a month of using it. The skin will be smooth, beautiful, well-groomed and velvety even without additional exposure.

The composition contains many vitamins that additionally saturate the skin, enrich it with necessary minerals, increasing the skin’s ability to quickly fight various age-related and other changes. The cream is quickly and easily applied to the skin, moisturizes it sufficiently, and is well distributed over all problem areas.

Important! After applying the primer, it must be completely absorbed into the skin, only then can you proceed to the process of applying cosmetics.

High Definition Primer

This product from South Korea occupies the last step in the ranking of the best primers, but this does not mean that it is ineffective. Due to the natural composition, as well as a large number of vitamins and elements, the skin is additionally saturated and receives all the necessary components to independently combat age-related changes and the negative external environment.

The primer is quickly and easily applied to the skin, sufficiently moisturizes it and saturates it with useful components.

You can watch useful information about inexpensive and effective primers for oily and combination skin in this video:

Foundation for problem skin

For skin prone to rashes and irritation, as well as for oily skin, Jurassic Spa cream is suitable. It contains saw palmetto extract, and the extract from this plant remarkably fights oily skin and the causes of acne.

After using this cream, the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, the pores narrow and the skin takes on a healthy, well-groomed appearance. The natural foundation base for problem skin perfectly adapts to your skin tone and is perfect for daily use.

In addition, we recommend paying attention to Dr.Hauschka foundation creams, which are well tolerated by problem skin. perfectly evens out facial tone and reduces skin sensitivity.

Dado Sens cream will also provide care for problem skin - it contains anti-inflammatory components that soothe and relieve irritation.

Makeup base for oily skin: ranking of the 6 best mattifying makeup bases

Makeup base, or primer, is the product with which any makeup should begin. Apply it after day cream.

Facial primer is a reliable basis for decorative cosmetics. Those with oily skin will definitely need it, as it visually tightens pores and mattifies them. And for those with combination skin, it will provide the effect of #nophotoshop and #nofilters.

There are several types of makeup base.

• For face

  The primer smoothes the skin, evens out fine wrinkles and visually tightens pores. The tone will not crease and will last longer if applied to the base.

• For eyelids

  This remedy is especially relevant for girls with deep-set eyes. The shadows lie more evenly on the base, and the likelihood that arrows will be imprinted under the eyebrow tends to zero.

• For lips

  Smoothes the skin of the lips. Prolongs the durability of lipstick and maintains color intensity.

• For eyelashes

  The mascara base provides additional care to the eyelashes, and sometimes lengthens them and prevents the mascara pigment from falling off.

  There are several types of makeup base: for the face, eyelids, lips and eyelashes. © iStock

Those who think that primer is an extra layer of “plaster” that makes your makeup heavier are most likely out of luck with a particular product. The new generation of makeup bases are real multi-taskers; they can be entrusted with several tasks at once:

• smoothing skin texture;
• makeup fixation;
• reduction in pore diameter;
• smoothing out small wrinkles;
• “highlighting” the skin;
• matting;
• protection from UV radiation;
• hydration.

By the way, primers came to us straight from theater and television dressing rooms. Previously, these products were used exclusively for makeup of actresses and TV presenters.

The new generation bases are several times lighter in texture than their predecessors, but work just as flawlessly. If you are going to a party with a subsequent photo report, be sure to use a makeup base.

Just as with day cream, when choosing a makeup base, you should focus on your skin type.

Normal

Pores are not enlarged, there is no oily shine, no irritation, redness or dry areas on the face? You will most likely want a base with moisturizing properties and additional UV protection. A little sparkle wouldn't hurt either.

Fat

Your choice is a mattifying formula. It contains components that absorb excess sebum, so you don’t have to grab matting wipes every half hour. In addition, a primer for oily skin will tighten the pores and protect the skin from bacteria that can cause acne.

Dry

Choosing a base for dry skin is perhaps the most difficult thing: the product should consist of moisturizing components for a good half. In this case, it is better to invest in light creamy textures.

Age

Primers for mature skin fill in fine lines and wrinkles. The main thing is to choose textures without shiny particles, but with good moisturizing properties. As a rule, makeup base formulas intended for older women contain antioxidants.

Sensitive

Make sure that the product does not contain perfumes. And don’t forget to check: apply the primer to the back of your hand or the crook of your elbow and wait a day. If there is no redness or burning, feel free to use it on your face.

If you are prone to redness and rosacea, a primer with a green undertone will suit you - it will neutralize redness. Also look for calming ingredients, like green tea or niacinamide.

Choose a makeup base according to your skin type. © iStock

Primers vary in texture.

• Silicone

  Soft gel products are better than others at filling wrinkles and giving the skin smoothness, but sometimes they sin by clogging pores. Silicone bases are not always suitable for those with oily and problem skin.

• In lotion form

  They are lighter in texture than others. Sometimes they have a slight toning effect and perfectly refresh the skin, as if you had spent a couple of days in nature.

• Cream

  Suitable for any skin type. Delicate texture plus soothing and moisturizing substances prepare the surface for applying makeup.

Apply primer to well-moisturized skin. © iStock

With a makeup base, everything seems to be simple, but before using it you need to take into account several nuances.

• Carefully study the composition and instructions: it is recommended not to apply the foundation to some areas of the face (for example, to the skin around the eyes).
• If you are at the acne treatment stage, it is better to avoid using primers to avoid clogging your pores and causing new breakouts.
• If you have sensitive skin that is prone to irritation, test the primer on your wrist or elbow first and make sure it doesn't contain fragrance.

Here's what you should keep in mind when applying makeup base.

• Before using the primer, thoroughly moisturize your skin with the cream - if you feel that it is not completely absorbed, blot your face with a napkin.
• Apply the base using a brush in a circular motion, barely touching the skin, or tap it in with your fingertips. Pay special attention to the T-zone, and distribute the remainder over the cheeks and chin area. A pea-sized amount of product is enough for the entire face.
• Before applying foundation, let the primer absorb, this will take a couple of minutes. If you're wearing liquid foundation, set your makeup with a translucent powder, using a large fluffy brush to sweep across your T-zone.
• Apply a primer designed specifically for these delicate areas under your eyes and on your eyelids.

Any makeup base contains silicones and a complex of polymers that are responsible for the “adhesion” of cosmetics to the skin.

• Base for oily skin should be non-comedogenic. That is, it should not contain irritating ingredients (mineral oils, for example), which can cause acne and irritation.
• Natural extracts of wheat proteins, ginseng root or linden bark will soothe irritated skin and prevent new inflammations from appearing.
• Some brands add glycolic or salicylic acid to their primers. This product gently exfoliates and moisturizes the skin, preparing it for the application of decorative cosmetics.

In this review, we have collected six primers for oily skin - the best, according to the editors of skin.ru.

• A product that corrects and evens out skin texture, Micro-Blur Skin Perfector, Kiehl's

  Lentil and eperua tree bark extracts effectively tighten pores and generally significantly improve skin condition if you use the product regularly for a month.

• Moisturizing, mattifying, sebum-regulating emulsion Effaclar Mat, La Roche-Posay

  The light emulsion works as a primer - it helps tighten pores and regulates sebum production.

• Skin-perfecting foundation with a smoothing effect La Base Pro, Lancôme

  The patented Elasto-Smooth complex evens and smoothes the skin's surface.

• Makeup base La Base Pro Pore Eraser, Lancôme

  The oil-free formula mattifies skin and conceals pores with Micro PoreKiller technology and Surface Adjust complex, based on silicone and mattifying powder.

• Maestro UV Skin Defense Primer, SPF 50, Giorgio Armani

  Sunscreen, antioxidants, spherical fillers smooth and protect the skin.

• Fluid Master Primer, Giorgio Armani

  Pores and wrinkles become invisible thanks to silicones and other smoothing ingredients. The product is not felt on the face.

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