Primers, Foundations and Concealers - OH MY!
Navigating the endless options in primers, foundations, and concealers can feel overwhelming—especially with the merging of makeup and skincare. From drugstores to high-end brands making informed choices is crucial. Let’s simplify it: knowing your product’s base—silicone, water, or oil—is key to achieving flawless, long-lasting makeup.
Step 1: Know Your Product Ingredients
Primers, foundations, and concealers generally fall into three categories based on their base: silicone, water, or oil (also known as wax). It’s important to match your primer’s base with your foundation and concealer to avoid problems like pilling, streaking, or fading.
Pro Tip: Always check the first 10 ingredients on the label. These will tell you if the product is silicone, water, or oil-based.
Silicone-Based Products
Silicone-based formulas (look for ingredients ending in “-cone,” “-methicone,” or “-siloxane”) sit on top of your skin, providing a smooth, silk-like finish. They’re perfect for oily skin and long-lasting occasions like bridal makeup or luxurious events because they resist streaking from moisture.
Example: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
Key Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone
Water-Based Products
Water-based products are great for hydrating dry skin, as they absorb into the skin. However, they’re prone to streaking in humid conditions, so they might not be the best for all-day wear or tearful events like wedding day makeup services.
Example: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water
Key Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol
Oil/Wax-Based Products
Oil-based products, like RCMA foundations, are highly pigmented and perfect for dry or combination skin. They require warming before application and can settle into fine lines on oily or mature skin.
Example: RCMA Foundation Palette
Key Ingredients: Castor Oil, Carnauba Wax
How to Choose the Right Base for Your Skin
Oily Skin: Stick to silicone-based products for a matte, long-lasting finish ideal for top-rated bridal makeup.
Dry Skin: Water-based formulas will help hydrate and quench your skin, suitable for luxury wedding makeup.
Combination Skin: Use silicone-based products labeled “matte” to balance both shine and dryness for a flawless signature bridal makeup look.
My Kit for 2024 and Beyond
At Diva Me Bella, I’ve curated a collection of top-tier products tailored for every skin type and event:
Foundations: Face Atelier, Makeup Atelier, Makeup by Mario, Bobbi Brown, and MAC
Airbrushing: Temptu Airbrush, for seamless blending with traditional foundations.
By combining these specific formulations, I create a flawless, photo-ready signature look that holds up for every occasion, whether it’s a wedding, commercial shoot, or a red carpet event. I customize each client’s makeup routine based on their skin’s needs—whether oily, dry, or combination—to ensure long-lasting, stunning results.
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