Think of base as a canvas that serves as the backdrop of your entire look; it’s really the key to smooth makeup application. If you get the beginning of a flawless makeup base right, everything else will fall into its place. If you don't, things can go downhill real quick.
Feeling lost on where and how to start? You’re exactly where you need to be, because this blog explains the routine like a piece of cake. From primer to long-lasting foundation, Hilary Rhoda covers base makeup everything for you in the base makeup products collection.
Here’s your ultimate guide to a flawless makeup base with makeup setting tips that can never go wrong.
Cleanse Your Skin
Your face should feel fresh and ready for all your makeup. First and foremost, cleansing your skin thoroughly remains an essential in base makeup routine.
Start off with cleaning and exfoliating your face and double cleansing to remove all dirt, oil or dead skin cells possible.
Moisturise
No matter what your skin type is — oily, dry or combination, moisturisation should be a ritual after exfoliation. Using a hydrating and nourishing moisturiser, massaging it across your face and neck will forever keep your skin healthy.
Apply Primer
Have you ever experienced your makeup fading throughout the day and realised all of it couldn’t really stick to your skin? Using a primer before foundation solves this problem. It blurs all pores and fine lines, making your skin way smoother, and there you are, ready to hold it all for the entire day.
Having a hard time choosing the right primer? Your skin type answers it. If you have:
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Oily skin, go for lightweight matte primers. Use our Power of Blur Primer that gives you a fresh mattified finish and controls oil like a pro.(blurs pores)
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Dry skin, you can pick a hydrating primer before foundation, like Hilary Rhoda’s SmoothBlur Primer Serum, infused with niacinamide that locks moisture in all day.
Choose The Right Foundation and Its Application
“Choose the foundation that’s just right for you!” they say, but how do you figure it out? This is where the process of getting a flawless makeup base demands the most attention and patience. Choosing the right shade, the right finish, and the precise application of it, every step counts to define your look.
What makes the foundation so important? It evens out your skin tone and covers imperfections, like blemishes or uneven tones, creating a uniform complexion. Your makeup base will stay put throughout the day with a long-lasting foundation.
Here’s how you can get started:
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Know your skin type!
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If you have oily skin, it’s best to go with a lightweight matte foundation. The ideal pick from Hilary Rhoda is Skin Perfecting Foundation, which is oil-controlling and creates a smooth matte finish.
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If you have dry skin, stick to a hydrating and nourishing foundation. Try Hilary Rhoda’s Daily Wear Cream SPF 15 that hydrates your skin with rich, infused oils while providing a dewy finish.
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Smooth Makeup Application
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Check and Blend: You can use one of the most effective makeup setting tips — Take a little amount of foundation on the back of your hand and blend. Now match it with your face tone and accordingly apply it to avoid an excess amount of foundation.
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Layering: Make a flawless makeup base with a buildable coverage by adding thin layers on areas where they are needed and blending them well. For a foundation that comes out more natural-looking, use Magic Jar Colour Changing Foundation that adapts to your skin tone.
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Use The Right Makeup Tools: If your sponge feels like it’s eating up all your foundation, wet it and squeeze out the extra water. A damp sponge gives a softer finish instead of cakey makeup.
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Remember to Cover Below Jawline: Avoid a mismatch of skin tones and apply the right shade of foundation slightly on your neck too.
Conceal and Correct
Concealers might look tiny in your bag, but they do some serious heavy lifting for your face. From brightening tired dark eyes to hiding little breakouts, it’s the quick fix you don’t even need too much of. Just a few quick dabs do the trick. No idea on how to start? Here’s how you can do it:
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Got dark circles under your eyes? Use a shade lighter than your foundation and apply under your eyes to brighten.
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Conceal blemishes and dark spots with Hilary Rhoda’s Hide It All Cover Concealer that gives full coverage and works for all skin types. It hides imperfections without feeling too heavy?
Set It With Loose Powder
Done blending your foundation and concealer, but it turns cakey and creases? You can still make it. Setting it with a loose powder is a game-changer. Your foundation and concealer can be locked in and smoothed if you simply follow these makeup setting tips:
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Start by using a fluffy brush or a powder puff and pat the powder on your face.
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Instead of holding and swiping it away, press and pat gently.
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When you want to go with light coverage, use a translucent loose powder, like our Bake Out Loose Powder, which feels weightless and softens your makeup.
Need more touch-ups throughout the day? Use a Compact Powder!
Get buildable coverage for long days with regular touch-ups with a pressed powder you can carry on the go. Use our Skin Perfecting Compact Powder for a matte finish that fights humidity and remains intact.
Define With Contour and Highlight
The base for your makeup looks like it’s done already, but is it really? Contours and highlighters are yet to do their job in defining and uplifting an enhanced version of your face.
What does a contour do? It assists in sculpting your facial features and adding dimension to your face. Apply contour to spots that shape your face look — cheeks, jawline and forehead edges. Choose a shade that adds real depth.
Now let’s talk about the highlighter. It simply brings light to the high points of your face, like the cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and the brow bone. These are the areas that will shine and add a touch of glamour to your face. (flash Glow Shine highlighter)
Our Flawless Forever Face Palette combines both contours and highlights, available for all skin tones that are rich and highly pigmented
Add Blush
Adding blush to your base makeup routine is like a cherry on the cake. A natural, healthy colour on your cheeks makes you flushed with rosy cheeks. Make sure you pick a colour that goes well with your skin tone.
For a dewy finish, you can use a liquid blush like Blush Love from Hilary Rhoda that comes with a built-in sponge. It’s suitable for all skin types and super easy to apply.
For a radiant, dewy finish, go for cream-based blush. Our Quick Cream Blush is easily blendable and adds a light and natural hue to your skin.
Finish With A Fixer
A finishing touch is the final step to lock in everything you have applied. With a fixer, your makeup stays put and fresh throughout the day. The Ultimate Makeup Fixer by Hilary Rhoda is infused with niacinamide & hyaluronic acid that soothes and protects your skin while fixing the makeup all day long.
Conclusion
Wrapping everything up, here’s the final takeaway. It’s never just about base makeup products; it's about how you use them. It goes from prepping your skin to choosing the right foundation, minimising the imperfections with a concealer and enhancing your look with a contour and highlighter. The way to achieve a flawless makeup base is to put all base makeup products just in the right place and blend them.
At the end of the day, a base makeup routine should feel fun and effortless, empowering you to be the best version of yourself. So try and enjoy playing around with different finishes, because there are no hard and fast rules, just tricks that can adapt your skin, style and vibe. Wear it with confidence and let your unique self take the spotlight.
