By following this tutorial there’ll be no more cakey mess, piling foundation, or mid day patchiness, just a smooth, long lasting base for every skin type.
Whether you’re prepping for a 12 hour day, a humid climate, or you just want your face to look flawless from A.M. to P.M., your makeup base has to hold up.
But here’s the truth: it’s about the right prep, motions, and layering techniques. Below is your go to guide to build a crash proof base that doesn’t budge, no matter what the day throws at you.
1. Know Your Skin Type First
This step is non negotiable.
Oily skin: Start with a lightweight toner or serum sunscreen. Let it fully absorb before layering anything else.
Dry skin: Go in with a hydrating moisturizer or lotion to keep the base from clinging to dry patches.
2. Primer? Optional.
If your base application is done with the right technique, you can totally skip primer. But if you’re someone who loves extra security, feel free to use one.
3. Let It Sit, Girl.
Once you’ve prepped your skin, pause. Let it settle. Use this time to do your brows or mascara, this ensures no slippage or weird reactions between layers.
4. Start With Cream Products
Apply your foundation or skin tint against the direction of your pores to avoid trapping air bubbles (they cause patchiness).
For minimal coverage: Blend with a damp sponge.
For full coverage: Use a dense brush and buff in circular motions for that airbrushed finish.
Follow up with cream contour, blush, and if you’re dry skinned, this is the perfect moment to apply cream highlighter too.
5. Jezara’s Personal Tip
Apply a foundation that’s slightly tanner than your face first to color correct, then go in with an oil controlling foundation that matches your skin tone. After that, do your cream contour.
6. Don’t Powder Yet, Do Your Eyes First
If your base is still tacky, hold off on powdering! Work on your eyes instead, then spritz a setting or finishing spray (hydrating, matte, or glowy).
7. Now Set It All In
Once your spray has dried:
Start with translucent powder to lock things in.
Follow with finishing powder or powder foundation for a polished look.
Oily babes can now safely apply their highlighter for a glow that doesn’t grease.
Final Thoughts
A long lasting base doesn’t come from piling on product, it’s about understanding your skin and working with it, not against it. From prep to powder, every step matters.
Try this method and notice how your makeup looks smoother, lasts longer, and feels lighter.
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