Base Makeup Tutorial (for beginners)

If you're new to makeup, here's an easy base routine to follow ✨🤍

1. Start with a hydrating primer to prep your skin. I used the Emani Perfect 10 Primer.

2. Apply a lightweight liquid foundation and blend until even. I used MCoBeauty Flawless Glow Foundation.

3. Use concealer under your eyes and anywhere you want extra coverage. I'm using Armani Luminous Silk Concealer.

4. Add a cream or liquid contour to your cheekbones, jawline, and forehead, blending upward. I'm loving the Mert Beauty Bronze Balm.

5. Apply a drop of liquid blush to your cheeks and blend it in. I used Rare Beauty’s Liquid Blush.

6. Lastly, lock it all in with setting powder. My go to right now is the Carslan Soft Focus Powder.

This base is glowy, natural, and beginner-approved 🤍

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2025/7/23 Edited to

... Read moreCreating a flawless base makeup look involves more than just applying products—it's about preparation, technique, and selecting the right formulas for your skin type. Starting with a hydrating primer like the Emani Perfect 10 helps to create a smooth canvas by moisturizing and prepping the skin, which ensures better foundation adhesion and longevity. When choosing a foundation such as the MCoBeauty Flawless Glow Foundation, opt for a lightweight liquid formula that offers sheer to medium coverage, allowing your natural skin to shine through while evening out the complexion. Concealer application is key for brightening under-eye areas and covering any imperfections. Using a product like Armani Luminous Silk Concealer can add radiance and help correct dark circles without looking cakey. Cream or liquid contour products like the Mert Beauty Bronze Balm add subtle dimension to your face by enhancing cheekbones, jawline, and forehead; always blend upwards and outwards for a seamless and natural shadow effect. For a fresh and healthy flush, a liquid blush such as Rare Beauty's formula blends effortlessly for a dewy finish that complements the glowy base. Finishing the look with a setting powder like Carslan Soft Focus Powder is essential to mattify oily areas and lock all makeup in place, including delicate eyelids, to prevent creasing. For beginners, the key to success is practice and choosing compatible products that feel comfortable on your skin. This routine emphasizes a skin-but-better approach, focusing on enhancing natural beauty with minimal effort. Additionally, using multi-purpose products can simplify your makeup bag and routine. Remember to always prep your skin with moisturizer and sunscreen before makeup for healthy skin protection. By following these steps and tips, anyone new to makeup can achieve a radiant, natural-looking base that boosts confidence and sets the stage for the rest of their makeup look.

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Jennifer Tracey

I love that you don’t completely cover your freckles!! I notice that when I do it makes my makeup look somewhat grey so I stopped wearing it. But I’d like to be able to do a few things to just look a bit polished without it being full coverage

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Liv

It looks so good!! 🔥 what shade of rare beauty blush are you using?

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