How important is a base for makeup

14 Apr How important is a base for makeup

Most people don’t realise the importance of a primer when applying makeup. Primer is the first step in applying your makeup as it preps the skin for your base. It ensures durability and a smooth application of foundation. It binds to the foundation base that then bonds better to the skin, achieving long lasting, durable, flawless makeup.

IS WHAT BASE YOU USE IMPORTANT?

Generally yes. If you are wearing a silicone based makeup and then a water based primer the two won’t “gel” and adhere perfectly. If in doubt ask a professional what they would recommend for your skin.

At our Soulful Beauty salon in Ulladulla, we colour match and customise foundations on the spot, and will soon be launching a system that matches the best primer for that particular foundation. So, it’s a complete customised experience for the client.

I think it’s really important as a professional to educate our clients on what is best suited for their skin and how to apply the product. This gives our clients confidence in not only us as professionals, but also in themselves. They will have the knowledge to apply their makeup perfectly and know that they have an exact colour match to their skin tone and not a foundation that looks orange or is the wrong base for their skin type.