Viral Base Makeup Hack That Will Make You Rethink Your Makeup Routine
If you have your face makeup routine down to a T – it is time to forget everything you know and check out this wildly popular base makeup hack instead. A video that went viral on social media claims to give you a flawless, airbrushed look, but with a catch – you have to apply your base makeup products out of order! If you have never seen this base foundation routine before, buckle up, because we promise you it is a wild ride from start to finish. Keep reading to know more about this viral base makeup hack.
Base makeup tip #1 – Moisturise well
No matter your makeup looks or routine, the key to creating a perfect makeup base is moisturisation. Prep your skin by applying a layer of your favourite moisturiser and give your skin a couple of minutes to soak in the base product for makeup before moving on to the next step.
Base makeup tip #2 - Set your face with powder
Using a large and fluffy makeup brush, apply a very thin layer of lightweight powder. Use the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool to make sure your powder shade exactly matches your skin tone. Using a powder not only controls excess shine but also gives you a smooth base, making it a perfect base makeup hack to implement.
Base makeup tip #3 - Spritz some setting spray
To help the powder seamlessly blend into your skin, use a setting spray all over your face and let it dry. This will lock your powder in place and prevent it from fading and melting. Using a setting spray also enhances the wear, and vibrancy of your makeup and keeps it in place for longer.
Base makeup tip #4 - Prime your face
Here’s a base makeup hack where things start to get a little crazy! What would have been the first base product for your makeup is now the fourth! Once your setting spray has fully dried, layer a face primer on top to create a smooth canvas for your base foundation. This probably goes against every rule in the step-by-step makeup base rule book, but this order of applying the base makeup products is supposed to keep your makeup from budging, no matter how much oil or sweat your skin produces. Apply the dewy or matte primer, depending on your skin type and needs, to prep your skin for foundation and visually blur away specific skin concerns. The lightweight texture and presence of active ingredients in this product also refine the look and feel of your skin, and make your makeup last all day.
Base makeup tip #5 - Apply your liquid foundation
And now for the final step of this whacky makeup routine – your base foundation. Dot the liquid foundation all over your face and blend it using a damp makeup sponge. Once your foundation base is all blended in, your face should have flawless, full-coverage base makeup that looks like you are walking around with an Instagram filter on your face!
This base makeup hack is perfect for when you want makeup that will last longer and will not budge. If you prefer a more natural-looking coverage, this base makeup hack is definitely not for you. But if you are on the hunt for an airbrushed party or bridal makeup base, give this technique a try and you’ll be surprised by the outcome!
Once done, layer your other face makeup products like blush, contour, and highlighter, and move on to your eye makeup and lip makeup to finish this look. Use the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool to test out the different makeup products and colours virtually before applying them to your face. And if you need some more guidance to excel in your everyday makeup look, read the Foundation Makeup Guide for Beginners to learn about everything – from finding the right foundation shade to the tips on how to apply the base makeup product correctly.