My Current Base Makeup Routine.

I've gone through quite a change with my base makeup routine. For the longest time, I was all about the full-coverage, matte look, however, quite recently I've been enjoying the more natural and even borderline dewy look. Of course, I still do like switching it up from time to time, depending on my mood or the occasion. In fact, more often than not, I just apply concealer all over my face with some powder and that's it. However, I also do opt for a more complete routine for whenever I'm need my makeup to last throughout a long day and be more presentable. So, read below for my current makeup routine catered for those who enjoy a natural, yet good coverage makeup base. 

Primer Spray. I've only recently jumped on the Mac Fix+ Prep + Prime bandwagon, but I am glad I finally did. I've recently being spritzing this on my face after my moisturizer, yet before my foundation so that it provides a perfectly moist and smooth canvas to blend the foundation on. The difference is very apparant and even makes my matte foundation less cakey and more skin-like. If you struggle with product clinging to dry patches (like me!), I find that this trick really makes a difference. 

Foundation & Concealer. I've raved about the Maybelline Fit Me Matte+Poreless Foundation multiple times on the blog because it really is my favourite foundation. I love how easily you can manipulate it: using a little gives off a natural, satin finish, while building it up imparts a more full-coverage, matte look. I especially like to apply this with a flat-top dense brush as it packs product right into the skin without any streak marks or leaving any empty patches. Putting this foundation atop the spray and then applying the corresponding Maybelline Fit Me Concealer makes for the ultimate skin combination that isn't too much, but still gives good coverage that lasts throughout the day, especially for my normal skin type. Another tip I always use is applying concealer with a small, yet dense angled brush (left brush in photo) for around my nose to cover redness - the denseness allows the concealer to really buff into the crevices, thereby vanishing the redness completely!

Powder. I've ditched my matte powder long ago (unless I'm particulary oily) and replaced it with the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in "Luminous Light". It's a powder, so it can set the underlying products in place, however it also contains microscopic shimmer particles that give the skin a glorious subtle glow. It's a beautiful finishing touch that plays up the glowy and natural look perfectly. 

What are your makeup must-haves in your base routine?

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