Back to Basics: Base Tutorial

Let me show you how I do my base. I am planning to post tutorials for dry skin, oily, and other concerns in the future. But for now, here is how I like to do my base.

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What I am starting with: I have very fair, neutral toned skin. I am oily in the summer and normal/dry in the winter. 

Always start out with a primer. I am using Smashbox Photofinish Original.

Apply a pea sized amount all over your face. I just use my clean fingers for this.

Foundation

Grab a foundation. I am using Makeup Forever 118 Mixed with Illamasqua Skin base in White to make my perfect shade. Keep in mind, your base will last longer if you match the bases of both your primer and your foundation.

I will be applying the foundation to my face using a flat foundation brush. I use my Sephora foundation brush. Then I'll blend it out with a damp beauty blender. I photographed my Sigma F82, because in the summer, when my skin is more oily, I prefer to buff the foundation into my skin.

I start applying foundation from the the center of my face outward, since this is where I get the most redness. Use thin layers to apply since you don't want to use too much product or get a cakey finish.

Use a damp beauty blender to blend the foundation, also blending outward.

Then, using the flat foundation brush again, apply foundation to the rest of the face. I only apply lightly on my forehead since I don't need much coverage there and slightly heaver (medium coverage) on the lower part of my cheeks, since I get redness there.

Blend it out using a beauty blender.

Here is what I look like with just foundation. As you can see, it evens out the skin tone quite a bit, but there are still some areas that need work.

If it was warm summertime (or if you have oily skin), I would just buff the foundation into my skin using a Sigma F82 or a Real Techniques blending brush.

Concealing 

(For an in depth under eye correcting and concealing tutorial click here.)

I like to use Pixi Peach corrector and Sephora concealer in Fair for correcting. I will be applying it with a Sigma F75 and I blending it out with a Sigma P82 or a Real Techniques crease brush, or you can also use just clean fingers.

Apply the Pixi Peach corrector with a Sigma F75 right where there is the most darkness.

Blend it out. I blend it across any darkness I have using a dabbing/patting motion.

Now for concealing. I am using NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer and I will be using my Sigma E75, Sigma P86 and a Sigma E05.

Using a Sigma E75, apply concealer over the corrector.

Then using a Sigma P86, blend it out and over any darkness. Again, using patting motions.

Here I am starting to do blemish concealing. Using my Sigma E75, I apply a small dot of concealer on each blemish and then apply a light dab where I have extra redness on my chin.

Blend all the concealer out, using patting motions.

Take a quick look and see where extra concealing is needed, if any.

Using a Sigma E05, I can pinpoint conceal any blemishes. I put a tiny amount right where any redness is showing through.

Wait a moment to let the concealer set up.

Blend. I prefer to use my finger for this step. I lightly tap once or twice on each spot.

Using a Sigma F75, apply a thin layer of concealer where ever there is extra redness. I have redness around my nose so I apply it here.

To blend that out, I use the same flat concealer brush to blend.

Here's what I look like with foundation, corrector and concealer applied.

These are my two favorite powders. I mix the two since the Cameo powder straight is a tad dark on my skin. I also use a foundation sponge to apply setting powder. If you have dry skin or your foundation sets up well, you can simply powder where you concealed and skip the rest.

Press the powder onto the skin, as this will really set the makeup well. Don't just sweep the powder on, since you will move the makeup underneath.

At this point, you may be a tad powdery in spots from pressing the powder onto the makeup.

So, take a powder brush (I am using a Sigma F10) and brush off any excess powder. You can stop here if you want just your base done. However, I am going to continue and show all the steps I do on my face daily.

Highlighting + Contouring

(Here is an in depth highlight and contouring tutorial and at the end of this tutorial there is another step-by-step guide for highlight/contour/blush for everyday.)

I will be using the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders to change the finish of my base. I will be applying them with a Sigma F35 and Sigma F40.

I like to add a little more "glow" the the center of my face, so I am using a Simga F35 to apply Diffused Light.

Lightly sweep it where you want to add a more glowy finish.

Here, I've taken a Sigma F40 and applied Ethereal Light all over my face.

I will be using a Sigma F05 to contour, a Sigma F35 and E60 to highlight and I'll use my Sigma F40 to blend it all out. I use MAC Pro Sculpting Powder in Sculpt to contour and MAC Pro Shaping Powder in Emphasize to highlight.

 This is where I contour for my everyday makeup.

Here's more contour.

I highlight on my cheekbones, the center of my nose, brow bone, inner corner of my eye and my cupids bow.

Here is the finished look. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Also, you can let me know how you do your base in the comments below.

Products: Face:

Smashbox Primer - original

Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer

MUFE HD foundation - 118

Illamasqua Skin base - white

Ben Nye Powder - Cameo

RCMA -No Color Powder

Nars creamy concealer - Chantilly

Sephora concealer- fair

ELF Mist & Set

MAC - sculpt

MAC - Emphasize

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder - Diffused

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder - Ethereal

MAC - Pink Swoon

MAC - Dessert Rose

MAC - Azalea

Eyes:

MAC - Blanc Type

MAC - Wedge

MAC - Copperplate

MAC- Concrete

MAC - Carbon

MAC - Mylar

Lorac- Front of the Line PRO Liquid Eye Liner

UD 24/7 liner - Perversion

MAC Chromaline - NC20/NW15

L'Oreal Voluminous mascara- Carbon Black

Maybelline Great Lash - clear

MUFE aqua brow - 25

Lips:

MAC Pink Nouveau

Lashes - Oh My Lash! - Eye of the Tiger