10 Makeup bases for a flawless makeup look
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Do you desperately wish your makeup applied flawlessly and no matter what you do it just looks meh? The problem could be with your makeup base or primer. This post covers 10 Makeup bases for a flawless makeup look.
Makeup bases are the foundation of your makeup.
If you don’t use the right one, like a faulty foundation, it throws everything off balance.
There are different types of makeup bases: those that target blurring out your pores, those that help your skin look less textured and smooth, those that hold on to your makeup and make it last all day, those that control oil, etc, you get the gist.
Whatever concerns you have, there are makeup bases that target that.
So in the post, we’ll cover some of the best makeup bases that give your makeup a good grip, and keep you looking flawless.
1. The Bestseller e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is a gel-based primer that gives your makeup a natural finish while gripping your makeup so it doesn’t move. That way it stays in place all day.
Elf is a brand that produces quality products for a very affordable price. It is believed that some of the products are inspired by or are dupes of more premium and pricier brands.
Their products usually deliver on the quality that you can do without getting the more expensive brands.
This primer applies clear, is made with hyaluronic acid, is non-comedogenic, and can be used by all skin types.
2. Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer goes with the glass skin theme of milk makeup.
This award-winning primer grips your makeup for up to 12 hours and prevents it from melting down or looking cakey.
If you are looking for armor against cakey makeup, this makeup base is your guy.
It is oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and silicone-free which makes it safe for all my oily skin and sensitive skin girlies.
In addition, it also contains some skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, aloe water, and hemp seed extract to nourish your skin while you have it on.
3. tatcha silk canvas
The Tatcha silk canvas had so much rave about it when it first came out because of its blurring effect.
According to Tatcha, this makeup base contains silk protein that is similar to the natural structure of our skin so it gives a very light and skin-like base.
Now this makeup base is on the pricier side but it lasts so long that you get your money’s worth. It comes in the form of a velvety balm and with a tiny amount it makes your makeup apply smoothly and still improves your skin when you no longer have it on.
Although I think this can be used by all skin types, it favors more dry-leaning skin and for those with oily skin, Tatcha made the same product in liquid form which is the Tatcha liquid silk canvas.
They both give you a super smooth, poreless finish that lasts all day and are great for mature skin as well.
4. e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer
The E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer is a really good dupe for the Tatcha silk canvas and it is a really good alternative for anyone wanting to try the Tatcha silk canvas but doesn’t want to spend all that money.
Although no dupe can be exactly like the original, this one comes very close.
5. e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer
If you prefer a dewy “my skin but better” makeup and you want a primer that holds up all day, the e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer is for you.
This primer keeps your face hydrated all day and keeps your makeup in place.
It blurs your pores and allows your makeup to apply very smoothly. This e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer also contains some skincare ingredients to nourish your skin which is always a plus.
6. L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Face Blurring Primer
The L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Face Blurring Primer has a rosy formula that makes it suitable to be worn by itself or with your foundation. This makes it more fair-skin friendly.
Although anyone can use it, it might give you a tint you likely don’t prefer.
This primer smoothes pores and lines and keeps your makeup from settling into creases which makes it a fantastic choice for mature skin.
7. Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer
The Maybelline Baby Skin Primer has been around for a long time but it is still a staple for a lot of people.
This primer goes on like a moisturizer to create a smooth canvas for your foundation. It also blurs out pores to give you a super smooth finish.
It is non-comedogenic so you don’t have to worry about it clogging your pores.
This primer has a matte finish, if you prefer something more dewy you might prefer some of the options I’ve listed above.
8. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Face Primer
The Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Face Primer does a lot of things.
This primer developed with Korean formulations blurs pores and keeps oiliness at bay so if you have oily skin that makes your makeup look greasy, you might like this primer.
It also claims to brighten your skin and even your skin tone which is a lot from a primer.
The price is affordable for all the things this primer does.
9. Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Prime Primer
This Maybelline primer like most of the primers on this list does all the things you expect a good primer to do like blurring your pores, having a good grip for your foundation, and having a smooth canvas for your makeup.
In addition to that, this primer is water-based so it contains no oil. You don’t have to worry about it having a greasy feel when you apply it.
10. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Mattifying Face Primer
You may be more familiar with the Maybelline Fit Me foundation but did you know that the Fit Me line also has a face primer that is a fantastic choice for normal to oily skin?
The Maybelline Fit Me primer in addition to its pore-blurring and oil-controlling actions, also contains SPF 20, So together with your regular sunscreen, it gives you added protection.
Conclusion
These were the 10 makeup bases for a flawless makeup look.
This list is composed of bases and primers across different price points and different skin needs.
If you prefer something more affordable there is an option for you and if you prefer something more premium or luxurious there is also an option for you.
You definitely would not regret going with any of them as your makeup base.
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