Base or primer of the makeup is like a foundation of the building as it is said that the straightened foundation builds the strongest of structures and in the same way right base ensures a smooth makeup that stays for a longer time and gives a brighter and shiny appearance. The correct base sets the tone and texture of the makeup and gives a lasting impression. It is the scratch point for the smooth, even and flawless makeup as the artistic and measured stroke of the base ensures gorgeous glow with a perfect makeup.
WHY IS BASE FOR MAKEUP NECESSARY?
Base or primer is a spadework for the makeup. This preparatory task is done before foundation or tinted serum to get the skin ready for the makeup, to smoothen the texture, reduce the size of the pores and give glow to the complexion. The process is aimed at leveling the surface of the skin to give artistic touches to the appearance with the makeup. A liquid base should be a preferred choice because it is easy to blend, it hydrates the skin and is long lasting. A good white base solves many issues like uneven skin tone, poor blending and caky makeup. These problems become easy to fix by creating perfect base for the skin.
WHY IS WHITE BASE PREFERABLE?
White base for the makeup can be a preferred choice for its variety of benefits as it helps in giving matte finish to the makeup. It ensures a beauty filter glow because it covers the whole face evenly and smoothly. It is equally workable for all skin tones as it gives extra shine to the lighter tone and lightens up the darker tone. The white base covers the scars, blemishes, dark or white spots, redness and dark circles around the eyes well and thus, no extra layer of makeup is required to cover up these skin issues. In this way, makeup stays longer having no caking up or cracks over the time. Basically, it is to paint the face while as is done to have ghostly look on Halloween or like clowns and the usual foundations, concealer, contour and blush are used over it.
- POWDER BASE
Powder or compact base is a process to dust the powder on the face. It can be done with the help of makeup brushes which come with the makeup kit and can separately be purchased. The brush should be used horizontally and powder should be applied on the face surface by padding the powder with brush. The powder base helps in reducing oiliness of the skin and bringing soft texture ensuring airbrushed appearance.
- POWDER AND MOISTURIZER BASE
The DIY foundation made up of powder and a moisturizing cream is the best choice for the dry and flaky skin as it keeps the skin hydrated and does not allow the moisturizer to lose as long as the makeup is kept. Though variety of OTC products are available but DIY and at home product is better. It is required to take a compact powder and a moisturizing cream, scrap a little powder and put it in a small plastic bowl, add some moisturizing cream and mix the ingredients well to have a creamy lotion. The creamy substance should be applied with a brush spreading evenly and smoothly on the entire surface, blend it well and apply more and blend well if required.
CONCLUSION:
The base is as important for the makeup as a canvas for the painting because both require artistic touches and skillful handling. The smooth and even canvas can produce a painting that may earn the exalted position of a masterpiece in the same way a perfectly blended and even base can bring a brighter and beautiful look with a flawless and finely finished makeup. The white base serves these purposes well and can be a preferable option for all types of skin from oily and dry to the mixed skin type. The white powdery base is better because it is DIY and can be done easily at home. All the beauty boxes contain powder and brush and thus, white base for makeup saves hassle to go about the market or parlor as it can be done at home with ease without buying something extra.
FAQs (Frequent Asked Questions)
Q: Why is white base necessary for makeup?
Ans. The necessity of base is not limited to white rather a base is vital for a good makeup.
Q: Should white base be used for darker tone?
Ans: The white base is more effective for darker tone to have a lighter appearance but it is equally useful for the lighter tone as it helps conceal redness, wrinkles, spots and dark circles.
Q: What is the effect of white base on eyes?
Ans: The white base gives extra shine to the eyes and they appear more prominent after the makeup as the white base covers up dark circles around the eyes well.
