Practical: Base Foundation

Practical: Base Foundation

Base application to the face is a main step to the overall finished outcome of any makeup look you want to achieve, so if you can get this to look perfect it can immediately set off any makeup look you want to achieve and give the skin a flawless glow.

The key products that are used for the base foundation application are;
Primer
Foundation
Concealer
Powder

Primer
Priming the skin is the first part of apply the foundation base as this also helps to prep the skin and create an even canvas for the foundation to be applied to.
There are many types of primers for different skin types the main ones being Matte or Satin based. Matte primers are most for people who have a combination to oily skin type and this can help to absorb any excess oil before applying your foundation base, whereas, Satin based primers are more for people whole have a dry complexion and need something to put bit more moisture back into the skin.

Foundation
Foundations come in many different forms for all different skin types and what type of look your trying to create these being; Liquid, Cream, Powder or Grease.

Concealer
Concealer is used to help mask any under eye circles and help to open the eyes out slightly or any blemishes that you may have on your skin that you want to tone down.

Powder
Powder is used to set the makeup base and helps to keep the base in place for a longer period of time it also helps to prevent and absorb any oilyness to the skin that may occur.


Step by Step Process

1. Apply cape or towel around the models neck to avoid any makeup falling onto their clothes ad pin the hair back away from the face
2. Prep the skin with cleanser, toner and moisturiser 
3. Colour match the base to the jaw area of the face by scraping some foundation with a spatula and blending to that area to see if the colour is correct.
4. Once you have your colour, apply a small amount of primer to the foundation base and mix together 
5. Apply to the face starting in the centre and working your way outwards insuring you are really working the colour into the skin, also remember to work onto the neck and near the ears to really blend the colour
6. Once you are happy with the foundation base and have covered all areas of the face you can go onto concealing by scraping a small amount of concealer usually around 2 to 3 shades lighter than the foundation base and apply to the area under the eyes and any blemishes that may be visible and blend with a small brush or lightly with your finger.
7. Using a fluffy powder brush or kabuki brush buff into the skin using circular motions which will help to work the base into the skin and give more of a flawless and glowing base.
8. For the final step take some translucent powder either onto a powder puff or powder brush and lightly sweep over the face remember to work into the creases o the side of the nose and chin this will help to reduce any oily areas and shine that may occur to the face.

My model before base application

My model after base application