Flawless Base

  • A gorgeous woman in a white robe applies foundation with a brush at a vanity, surrounded by various foundation sticks, for a review of the best foundation sticks for quick application.

    We Reviewed the Best Foundation Sticks for a Quick and Easy Base Application

    Table of contentsThe Ultimate Makeup Multitasker: Is a Foundation Stick Right for You?The “Golden Rule” of Stick Foundation: It’s All in the BlendThe Sylvaia Ranking: Our Top 3 Foundation Sticks#1 The Luxury, Full-Coverage Icon: Hourglass Vanish™ Seamless Finish Foundation Stick#2 The “Clean & Sheer” Modernist:…

  • A gorgeous woman applies green color corrector to her face with a brush, surrounded by various color correcting palettes and a "BEST COLOR CORRECTING RANKED" sign, for an article on neutralizing redness and dark spots.

    Ranking the Best Color Correcting Palettes for Neutralizing Redness and Dark Spots

    Table of contentsThe Pro Secret to a Truly Flawless Base (Without the Heaviness)The 60-Second Color Theory Lesson You Need to KnowThe Sylvaia Ranking: Our Top 3 Color Correcting Palettes#1 The Beginner’s Perfect Playground: NYX Professional Makeup Color Correcting Concealer Palette#2 The Luxury All-in-One System: Stila…

  • A side-by-side comparison of L'Oréal Infallible vs. Maybelline Fit Me drugstore foundations, with their bottles and swatches displayed on a clean vanity for review.

    Drugstore Foundation Comparison: L’Oréal Infallible vs. Maybelline Fit Me

    Table of contentsThe Battle of the Drugstore Legends for a Flawless BaseThe Contender #1: L’Oréal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear FoundationThe Philosophy: “Breathable Long-Wear”Texture, Finish, and CoverageThe Verdict: Who It’s Best ForThe Contender #2: Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless FoundationThe Philosophy: The “Natural Matte” Skin…

  • A woman applies foundation at a wide-angle vanity shot, surrounded by foundation bottles and an "oxidized" sample, demonstrating methods to prevent foundation from changing color.

    The Best Methods to Prevent Foundation From Oxidizing and Changing Color

    Table of contentsThe “Orange Foundation” Mystery: Why Your Perfect Match ChangesThe Science in Brief: What Is Oxidation?Your 4-Step Anti-Oxidation Action PlanStep 1: Control Your Skin’s Oil Before You BeginStep 2: Fight Oxidation with an Antioxidant ShieldStep 3: Apply Foundation in Thin, Sheer LayersStep 4: Set…

  • A woman at a vanity table looks down at an oil-blotting paper, reviewing its effect on her foundation base.

    Do Oil-Blotting Papers Ruin Your Foundation Base? A Review of Different Brands

    Table of contentsThe Midday Dilemma: How to Banish Shine Without a “Cake-Up”The Golden Rule (A Quick Recap): “Press,” Don’t “Wipe”The Blotting Showdown: A Comparison of 3 Popular Types#1 The Classic Oil Magnet: Polypropylene Film Sheets (e.g., Clean & Clear)#2 The Luxurious Natural: Plant-Fiber Papers (e.g.,…

  • A guide on how to stop makeup from looking cakey and patchy, featuring a close-up of a hand using a pink beauty sponge to seamlessly blend foundation onto a cheek for a smooth, flawless finish.

    How to Stop Makeup From Looking Cakey & Patchy

    Table of contentsThe Quest for a Flawless, Skin-Like Finish: Why Does Makeup Look Cakey?Identifying the Culprit: The Top 4 Reasons Your Makeup Looks UnnaturalReason 1: Improper Skin Prep (The Most Common Mistake)Reason 2: Using Too Much ProductReason 3: The Wrong Formula for Your Skin TypeReason…

  • A woman applies foundation at a vanity, with face oils and foundation bottles around, illustrating how mixing face oil with foundation can help achieve a dewier base.

    Does Mixing Face Oil With Your Foundation Help Achieve a Dewier Base

    Table of contentsThe Makeup Artist’s Secret to an Instant “Glass Skin” FinishThe Science: How the “Foundation Cocktail” Transforms Your BaseIt Sheers Out Pigment for a More Natural LookIt Boosts Emollience and GlideIt Creates a Luminous, Light-Reflecting FinishThe Method: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Perfect Dewy…

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