What are the different smoothing bases?

Alienor : First of all, you have to know that there are several bases. They serve as foundations, fixing bases and some have a smoothing action! Of blur type, these bases are intended to refine the grain of skin and bring a certain homogeneity to the complexion. They leave a very gentle finish to the skin because they contain, most of the time, silicones. They are more suited to oily skin or that tend to shine, because they matify the complexion. Some smoothing bases also play a color corrector. Thus, formulas enriched in green, yellow or violet pigments are encountered. The first corrects the redness, the second the marks of the skin and the latter blend the slightly yellow areas of the face to unify the complexion.

How does one choose its smoothing base?

The secret to properly choosing its smoothing base is to identify the needs of its skin type. Smoothing bases containing silicones will minimize the appearance of the pores by filling them. On the other hand, it is necessary to avoid to use them every day: the silicone clogging the pores increases the risk of comedones. They can mark areas of drought and desquamations, these skin irregularities, when the epidermis is detached in small shreds. If your skin is dry, prefer moisturizing bases that will bring shine to the complexion without hanging dry areas. By further moisturizing this type of skin, you will get a more natural finish and this will have the advantage of contributing to the good hold of the makeup.

And the finishing powder, can it smooth the skin?

Finishing powders have a smoothing effect in that they can provide more coverage and mattify the complexion. On the other hand, smoothing is not their first property. The purpose of the finishing powder is to fix the cream or liquid products applied to the skin: make-up, concealer, correctors ... By applying a veil of powder at the end of the make-up of the complexion, one prolongs holding the make up. In addition, the complexion is matified, especially the painful zone T. The powders can be colored or translucent, depending on whether additional coverage is desired. Some even contain tiny mother-of-pearl to give radiance to the complexion and bring a glowy side!