The perfect base is essential for any makeup look, and I feel that I achieve this with two wonderful cult products from Illamasqua, their Hydra Veil primer and Skin Base Foundation.
Illamasqua’s Hydra Veil primer is probably the weirdest texture of product; in the packaging it is quite thick and jelly-like, and it comes with a little scoop to make it easier to get the product out (otherwise it is basically impossible to get out!). A little bit goes a long way, and I apply this all over my face after serum and moisturiser, but before foundation, as a primer and moisture boost to the skin. It leaves almost a sticky feeling to the skin, great for the foundation to stick to, and creates a barrier to stop the foundation sinking into the skin.
It’s perfect match is the Skin Base Foundation, also from Illamasqua. I think I’ve spoken about this before, but I was never really that in love with this when I first got it, as it is quite tough to blend into the skin, however using a denser foundation brush to apply it with really helps! (I use the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush). It leaves a gorgeous, natural finish but still with good coverage - only the smallest amount of concealer is needed!
I think this duo is absolutely perfect if you are wearing an intense eye look, like a smokey eye, or if you are being photographed because it photographs beautifully!
