Base Makeups

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The base makeup is the foundation of your look. It's the first thing people notice, and it sets the stage for everything else you do with makeup. If you're looking for a new foundation, or want to try something new but have no idea where to start, we've got you covered.

MAC CosmeticsStrobe Cream

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2099505

Color: Pinklite

60 Reviews

$51.00

I use it for at least 3 years now (the pinklite), and it's the only thing I will never change in my morning routine!!! This is the perfect cream to wear under your makeup, it gives a perfect glow without any effort, and it's the perfect base for powder or liquid foundation. ...I either mix it with my foundation or wear it as a base . keeps my skin glowy...https://www.sephora.com/ca/fr/product/strobe-cream

What it is: A tinted moisturizer that boosts the look of dull skin with iridescent particles—the ultimate quick fix for luminous skin.

Finish:
Radiant

Formulation:
Cream

What Else You Need to Know: Strobe Cream boosts the look of dull, flat, or tired skin with nutritious vitamins and a mega-dose of green tea. The brightening formula provides radiance while hydrating and adds the softest, highlighter-like glow to skin.

$39.50

After using this product for a few days, I feel my skin hydrated . I used over my daily cream.

What it is: A light-reflecting loose setting powder with a velvet-matte, airbrushed finish.

Finish: Natural

Formulation:
Loose Powder

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid Spheres: Retain moisture and visibly smooth fine lines for an even-, plump-looking complexion.
- Micro-Refined Silica Powders: Create a sheer veil for a mattified, blurred finish with natural luminosity.
- Mango Seed Butter and Vitamin E: Protect skin from external aggressors with antioxidant properties.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: A base essential for gorgeous, mattified skin, this truly universal setting powder has been carefully formulated to lock in your look, w

KVD BeautyModCon Long-Wear Hydrating Liquid-Gel Contour

Size: 0.57 oz/ 17 mL·ITEM: 2477727

Color: Medium-Tan - medium golden brown with warm undertones

157 Reviews

$40.00

i love this stuff. I use it after my base product but before concealer, and that way it blends out really well and I can sharpen the lines a bit if I need to. it blends out really well and lasts all day. ...Definitely worth a try if you like a cream or liquid contour and prefer a natural look to go alongside the minimal skin tints and sheer coverage bases that are trending lately.

What it is: A lightweight, transfer-resistant, liquid-gel contour that easily creates lifelike dimension for a wide range of skin tones and undertones.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Daisy Flower Extract: Hydrates skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

Tower 28 BeautyGetSet Blur + Set Talc-Free Pressed Setting Powder

Size: 0.35 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2787448

Color: Balboa Banana - brightens medium to dark skin tones

366 Reviews

$38.00

i don’t use much of a base so this is a perfect match to go over tinted sunscreen. i have really oily skin and it doesn’t last all day, but just one or two reapplications and it does the job. would recommend as it’s great at blurring pores and giving a more finished look!...I don't wear much of a base everyday and go for a more no makeup-makeup look and it provides the perfect amount of coverage over my tinted sunscreen!

What it is: A talc-free, safe for sensitive skin setting powder that blurs and smooths skin and makes any base transfer-proof and sweat-resistant.


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Kaolin Clay: Gentle on sensitive skin and controls shine.

- Squalane: Delivers hydration and nourishment to skin.

- Hydrophobic Silica: Improves sweat-resistance and the look of skin elasticity.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: A gentler alternative to setting spray,

$27.00

This setting spray is over all pretty nice, it mostly stayed fabulously all day other then separating on my nose but that could have been from user error considering it has happened in the past with other base products and setting sprays. I was also in the heat all day and forgot to apply primer so That could be a factor as well.

What it is: A weightless setting spray that locks in makeup for up to 16 hours, while its matte finish absorbs oil and controls shine.

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This spray has a kaolin clay-infused, vegan formula that knocks out oil and shine. The breathable formula keeps you shine-free for up to 16 hours without settling into fine lines. The microfine mist refreshes skin while it mattifies and sets makeup.

Fashion FairSet It Loose Setting Powder

Size: 0.58 oz/ 16.6 g·ITEM: 2476893

Color: Truly Tawny - warm deep peach: for medium to tan skin tones

38 Reviews

$47.50

My makeup lasted all day, everyday I’ve had makeup on. I even used cream bronzer, blush, contour and it held up like a dream.

What it is: An ultra-fine loose powder that sets makeup with a non-cakey, matte, transfer-proof finish and makes your complexion look like magic.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Matte

$62.00

I can even use the lighter shade as a base on both my cheeks and eyes. Thick Mint is hot on and under the eyes.

What it is: A limited-edition face and eye bronzer and highlighter palette featuring Sun Stalk'r bronzer and two new highlighter shades for ultimate dimension.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The intention is to create dimension. You can now bronze, define, and glow face and eyes in just one palette with shades to flatter and bring all skin tones to life. This palette includes the warm contour shades you already know and love and new highlighter shades that allow you to create any kind of look you want—from natural to next-level definition.

This Palette Contains:
- 7 x 0.04 oz/ 2.55 g shades

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“It's on the matte/natural side which I really like. Such a nice, warm-neutral colour as well”
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“Wasn’t able to get all shades, but got these five and I haven’t left my vanity yet! I love how any lip from the brand thus far literally wears in such a way that you don’t feel it, and I for one love that about anything I put on my lips. ”
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