The tonal base

The tonal basis for make-up is a kind of "primer", the base that prepares the person for applying cosmetics. In addition, this tool is designed to perform the following tasks:

• alignment of the relief and skin tone;
• masking of small defects and smoothing of fine wrinkles;
• elimination of oily skin gloss;
• protection of the skin from overdrying, weather conditions.

The best tonal base

When choosing a tonal basis, you should focus on the following basic parameters:

• a natural shade of the skin (pink, light, neutral, bronze, earthy or other);
• type of skin (oily, dry, normal, combination);
• the presence of skin defects (pigment spots, wrinkles, acne, post acne, etc.).

The tonal bases differ in consistency, in the degree of saturation with pigments (transparency), in the method of application (through sponge, brush, fingers), the presence of additional components (ultraviolet filters, anti-aging complexes, light reflecting particles, etc.). All this should be taken into account when choosing the most suitable means.

Tonal basis for oily skin

For oily skin, you should use a tonal base with a light texture on a water basis, without oils and substances that can clog pores . Consider several brands of products that are well suited for this skin type:

1. The maturing foundation of Mary Kay's TimeWise for oily and combination skin well conceals skin imperfections, permanently eliminating fatty gloss.
2. The Shadow Cream IDEAL MATTE & COVER from Victoria Shu has an ultralight structure, is perfectly distributed on the skin and provides opacity.
3. The toning tool Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup from CLINIQUE helps regulate the production of sebum, well masks skin imperfections.

Tonal basis for dry skin

Means for dry skin should contain a maximum of moisturizing components, enriched with fats and vitamins. It is also desirable that a foundation for a dry skin type contained sun protection components, and when used in winter - protecting from low temperatures. The following products are well proven:

1. Cream Supermoisture Makeup from CLINIQUE for dry skin perfectly moisturizes the epidermis, it is distinguished by excellent durability, while it is easily distributed on the skin.
2. The tonal basis of Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation from MAC is represented by a large number of shades, it helps to moisturize the skin and mask defects.
3. Moisturizing toning Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturize from Clarins contains herbal ingredients, protects the skin from over-drying.