From Basic to Bombshell: Expert Tips for Achieving a Perfect Makeup Base
We all love using Instagram, TikTok, or even Snapchat filters, but what if I told you that I can help you achieve that filtered look with your makeup routine? I personally love a good filter because it enhances my beauty in just the right spots. My texture and oiliness can sometimes get in the way of my makeup look.
Over the past couple years, I’ve mastered a perfect base for my makeup look to make it look like I’m wearing a filter. The best thing is, you don’t even need expensive products; you just need what you probably already have in your makeup bag.
I want to share:
Importance of a good base
Key makeup products
2 easy steps to make you look like you’re wearing a filter
If you’re looking to elevate your makeup look, not look so cakey, and just look flawless, continue reading!
Importance of a good base
With any makeup look, you need a good foundation, not literal foundation, but a good starting point. Any good makeup routine needs primer, translucent powder, face powder, powder puff, and setting spray.
The key to this technique is when it comes to baking your face.
Steps to make you look like you’re wearing a filter
1. Before starting your makeup, make sure your face is cleansed and moisturized. After that, use any fluffy brush to pat translucent powder into the skin and then you can proceed to prime the face with your favorite primer. This step is SO important, perhaps one of the steps that has changed my makeup looks. After you’ve primed the face, spray your entire face with setting spray and fan until dried.
This step helps to ensure that your face is matte, but dewy. The primer and powder combination ensures your makeup will stick and last.
Pro Tip: Whenever you are using your beauty sponge, spray it with setting spray before pouncing on the face.
2. When baking, dust off your translucent powder with face powder (that’s the same shade or a little lighter than your skin tone).
Once your face is all baked, take your fluffy brush and lightly swirl it in face powder before wiping away your bake. Once your powders are wiped away, spray your entire face with setting spray and fan to dry.
The key to having a photo filter face is to use setting spray in between steps! Especially after you’ve powdered! The biggest trick is to dust off your translucent powder with face powder!
This is such an easy fix to your makeup routine, but it will make it 100000x better!
Besides this technique, the one powder that’s changed my life is the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna - Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder. THIS is a game changer, when adding this last to my makeup routine, it’s an instant filter on my face.
Recommended Products:
Haus Labs - Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation ($45)
E.L.F. Cosmetics - Poreless Putty Primer ($10)
E.L.F. Cosmetics - Power Grip Primer ($10)
Milk Makeup - Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer ($36)
Makeup Revolution - Loose Setting Powder ($8)
Haus Labs - Bio-Blurring Loose Setting Powder ($38)
Laura Mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($40)
Maybelline - Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder ($8.49)
L’Oreal - Infallible 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder ($15.99)
Sephora Collection - Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder ($20)
E.L.F. Cosmetics - Makeup Mist & Set ($6)
MAC - Prep + Prime Fix + Primer and Setting Spray ($31)
PRO TIP: Use a powder puff for your translucent powder! Try Pimoys 6 Pieces Powder Puff!
Establishing a good base for your makeup look is so important for longevity and wear. I hope these steps elevate your makeup look! Filter where???
xoxo,
kaels
too bad ain’t me<3
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