Top 10 makeup basics
When it is summer in the street, the problem of applying make-up for girls is more complicated: in the conditions of heat, poor-quality cosmetics simply “flow” along with secretions of sweat glands. So it's time to talk about what serves foundation of flawless makeup, that is, about the primers. We offer TOP-10 makeup bases from the point of view of the fairer sex, lowering the superlatives used in advertising slogans.
Which make-up base is better: cheap or luxury?
The eternal question, what to prefer - an affordable price or buy something more expensive, each woman decides for herself. It has long been proven that the most important thing in cosmetics is how it suits YOUR skin. From here and the relativity of making ratings - that which has become a panacea for thousands of lucky women before you, can fail on your little face. Nevertheless, the number of positive reviews testifies to the quality, therefore, we investigate women's forums to evaluate the bases for makeup.
We take several indicators as the basis:
- how effectively the base evens the complexion, hides skin imperfections,
- does she keep makeup in top condition for a long time
- Is it suitable for all skin types (if not, then what kind of skin owners should be careful not to purchase)
- naturally cost.
Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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The best makeup basics for any skin type: tightening, moisturizing, matting | 1 | Librederm Hyaluronic Primer | 10 / 10 | 680 |
2 | Givenchy Actimine | 9.9 / 10 | 2 700 | |
3 | Holika Holika Sweet Cotton Pore Cover Base | 9.8 / 10 | 650 | |
The best makeup base for dry and sensitive skin. | 1 | Clarins Eclat minute base illuminatrice de teint | 9.9 / 10 | 2 240 |
2 | Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base | 9.8 / 10 | 4 520 | |
3 | Primer Pupa Professionals Smoothing Foundation Primer | 9.3 / 10 | 810 | |
The best makeup base for oily skin | 1 | Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer | 9.9 / 10 | 3 860 |
2 | Relouis Prime Step | 9.8 / 10 | 440 | |
3 | Essence All about matt! Oil control make-up base | 9.7 / 10 | 390 | |
4 | Primer Revlon Photoready | 9.5 / 10 | 550 |
The best makeup basics for any skin type: tightening, moisturizing, matting
Librederm Hyaluronic Primer
680
Multifunctional fixing base for make-up of the domestic brand Librederm provides full skin moisturizing during the day. The primer is designed to align the relief and complexion, to mask minor flaws and matte. For the ideal ratio of price and quality, many women in Russia in a review recognized this primer as the best. The texture of the base is quite thick, but on the face it becomes light and airy, perfectly distributed over the skin. Primer well smoothes pores, hides shallow wrinkles and brightens redness. It is not felt on the face, significantly prolongs the life of makeup, prevents oily shine. But after applying the base, you need to give it time to soak in, and only then use a foundation. The volume of the tube - 50 ml. Main advantages:
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10 / 10
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The stunning primer, which is really noticeably matting, perfectly friendly with any concealer, moisturizes the skin. Has justified my expectations for one hundred percent, I recommend to try! |
Givenchy Actimine
2 700
French Givenchy make-up base is available in six transparent shades with different purposes: Milk (whitening and refreshing), Strawberry (healthy shine), Kiwi (masking acne, redness and rosacea), Plum (neutralizing yellow skin), Mango (for dark-skinned ) and Peach (universal primer for all). There is also a limited shade of Poetique Tulip with a slight tan effect. The texture of the base is lightweight, fluid, with a subtle shimmer. It gives the skin a natural glow and a sleek look, significantly increases the resistance of makeup, moisturizes, nourishes and softens.Suitable for local application. The volume of the tube - 30 ml. Main advantages:
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9.9 / 10
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Despite the price, I continue to buy this makeup under the makeup, as it is really the best! I use the shade of kiwi dottedly to camouflage acne, and I like to use strawberries in the winter when the skin is dull and not tanned. |
Holika Holika Sweet Cotton Pore Cover Base
650
As part of the Korean base under the makeup Sweet Cotton Pore Cover Base by Holika Holika is a healing cocktail of extracts of cotton, purslane, orange, lemon, blueberry, lotus and noni. Thanks to them, the primer improves the condition of the skin, controls the activity of the sebaceous glands, heals and refreshes the complexion and is even suitable for problematic skin. The texture at the base is silky, delicate, slightly pigmented, but on the face it looks colorless. The base is perfectly absorbed, does not give the feeling of a film, wonderfully moisturizes and smoothes the skin, well layered. However, to achieve the maximum effect, before applying the next layer, you need to let the previous one dry. The volume of the tube - 25 ml. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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For me, this is the best base for makeup, a real liquid photoshop! With her, I am sure that I will not shine in any photo like an oil pancake. A cute design and candy flavor makes its use even more pleasant! |
The best makeup base for dry and sensitive skin.
Clarins Eclat minute base illuminatrice de teint
2 240
Clarins reflective makeup base combines decorative and caring properties. Eclat minute base intensively moisturizes the skin, soothes it and protects against environmental influences. The primer is offered in three shades: rose (universal), champagne (for light-skinned) and peach (for medium, tanned and dark skin). Fashion blogger Elvira Chabakauri in her review praised all three fundamentals and called them very comfortable. The texture at the base is soft, translucent, with iridescent shining finish. The primer is well distributed, perfectly evens the complexion and gives it a freshness, smoothes the flaking, does not feel on the skin and helps the foundation and powder to stay longer. The volume of the tube - 30 ml. Main advantages:
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9.9 / 10
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This makeup base is the best I've ever tried! Like no other, she skillfully hides my pores wide in nature and makes my face well-groomed, radiant and fresh. Perfect option! |
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
4 520
The cream foundation for the face of the brand Bobbi Brown has become the best-selling brand and the object of desire of thousands of girls around the world. The base is enriched with vitamins B, C and E, carrot extract, shea butter, grapefruit and geranium. Such components moisturize the skin, improve its condition, make it satin and well-groomed. An authoritative person in the fashion world, journalist and writer Evelina Khromtchenko considers Vitamin Enriched Face Base to be the best basis for makeup, she uses it every day and is going to pass this beauty secret on. The texture of the cream is creamy, melting, non-greasy. It is flawlessly applied, absorbs quickly, does not clog pores. The base will help prepare the skin for further make-up and will make it last as long as possible. But for leveling the face and masking flaws, it is not created. The volume of the jar is 50 ml. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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One look of this royal jar and citrus scent of cream make me crazy! Yes, very expensive, but worth it. The base perfectly moisturizes, surprisingly softens the skin and lasts all day! |
Primer Pupa Professionals Smoothing Foundation Primer
810
A light primer that perfectly removes redness on the nose and face, including from closely spaced vessels (naturally, in combination with foundation). Evens out complexion. Makeup lasts up to 3 hours. Pupa Professionals Smoothing Foundation Primer helps to hide not only small wrinkles and skin irregularities, but also redness and peeling. Will help for the owners of problematic skin. However, it is not suitable for everyone, therefore, both oval and disappointed sighs are heard in his address. Transparent Pupa primer levels the skin. Pink matting. Green primer hides redness, freckles. Lilac evens the complexion, best suited for dark skin. |
9.3 / 10
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Reviews
I have a transparent base, I like it. It perfectly matts and removes greasy luster, evens the complexion, fills fine wrinkles, makes pores less noticeable without clogging them. |
The best makeup base for oily skin
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer
3 860
Touche Éclat Blur Primer combines the effects of shine and blur for visual perfection of the skin. It consists of natural oils of passion fruit, corn, apricot and rice bran, which narrow pores and give extraordinary softness and tenderness, and a golden placer of the smallest reflective particles will make your face glowing and sleek. Beauty blogger Galina Kornienko (plush-koala) in her detailed review called this primer space in a bottle and recommended for purchase. The texture at the base is gentle, melting, with a delicate shimmering shimmer. The tool is presented in one shade, which adapts to the skin tone. Primer hides peeling, smoothes pores, gives the face a fresh and rested appearance, prolongs the firmness of the foundation. The volume of the bottle - 30 ml. Main advantages:
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9.9 / 10
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A magic primer in which absolutely everything is, from packaging to content. With it, the skin instantly becomes velvety, glowing and well-groomed. The Touche Éclat Blur Primer is definitely worthy of the best rating! |
Relouis Prime Step
440
Foundation under the makeup of the Belarusian company Relouis is available in three versions: Prime Step Lifting with hyaluronic acid salts (colorless) - to moisturize the skin and give it elasticity and elasticity, Prime Step Anti-Redness (greenish) - to disguise couperosis, inflammation and redness, Prime Step Fresh Look (pink) - with a shine effect and to improve dull complexion. Primer texture is gel, sliding, silicone. The base is easy to apply and quickly absorbed into the skin without leaving a film and not giving a feeling of stickiness. Miraculously levels, makes the face smooth and fresh, mattes, helps the foundation to remain in place longer. The volume of the bottle - 21 g. Main advantages:
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9.8 / 10
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As for me, a great makeup base, one of the best, and even for such ridiculous money! It is a pleasure to use it - the skin becomes satin, smooth, it is pleasant to touch it. |
Essence All about matt! Oil control make-up base
390
Thanks to a specially developed complex, the German Essence makeup base allows you to solve the main problems of oily and combination skin: adjust the sebaceous glands, eliminate shine, fill and mask the pores and make the face more matte. The texture of this base is pleasant, comfortable, gel-like. The base is easily distributed over the skin, giving it softness and tenderness and removing oily shine. But primer should be applied with a very thin layer and, before making further manipulations, give it a good dry - otherwise the tonal tool can roll into lumps. The volume of the tube - 20 ml. Main advantages:
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9.7 / 10
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I really liked this base! If you apply it on clean and dry skin with an almost invisible layer and gently drive in, rather than rubbing into your face with all your strength, it will not cause any problems. Matting just fine. |
Primer Revlon Photoready
550
Resistant primer for oily skin. Excellent matting, hides pores and acne, as well as bumps. The foundation is long and stable. Makeup lasts up to 5 hours. Revlon Photoready will be an indispensable tool for beauties with oily skin. This primer: perfectly mattes, hides acne and enlarged pores and generally evens the complexion. The concealer on it keeps great, remember it will have only when it comes time to remove makeup. It is popular not only in Russia, but is also actively sold in foreign cosmetics stores.
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9.5 / 10
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From the first application I was delighted. My problem tonalist from L'Oreal lay down without problems, and at the end of the day did not even spread. The base is applied very easily. |
What kind of makeup base is better to buy?
Of course, the one that best suits your skin! And we included the most popular and best in the opinion of makeup artists and ordinary customers of the makeup base in our rating.
And finally - several important tips from makeup artists:
- base makeup should be applied only after soaking moisturizer and sunscreen;
- It is possible to apply a primer not on the whole face - but only on problem areas (for example, the eye, nose);
- Apply the base under the makeup as thin as possible.
Be beautiful!
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