Base - a product you apply before another product which allows the product on top to stick. Most pigments need a base to stick on to (this could refer to foundation)
NYX Eyeshadow Base comes in different colors, which will transform the shadows or pigments you are using.
Primer - Primer preps the skin, by hydrating or filling pores etc., so foundation goes onto the skin smoother and lasts longer. You can also buy primers for eyes, which do the same thing with eyeshadows. The picture to the left shows what types of different primers are available.NYX Primers are affordable and easy to get at Ulta, Target, and some drugstores.
Setting Spray - Setting Sprays are used to mesh the makeup on your face into one clean layer. It merges foundation, concealer and powder into one layer. Setting Spray will contain NO or VERY LITTLE alcohol
Mac Fix + is a popular setting spray and something I always have on hand
Finishing Spray/Fixing Spray - A finishing spray literally finishes makeup by adding a barrier between the rest of the world and your made up face. This is your last step to make sure your makeup stays flawless all day!
Popular Finishing Sprays
Setting Powder - Setting Powder literally sets foundation and concealer to prevent it from creasing or moving around on the face. Most people need to set any cream/liquid products with a powder. It also can be used throughout the day to "touch up" and reduce shine/oil.
L'oreal True Match Powder is my go to setting powder
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder is great for people with oily skin
Finishing Powder - As the name implies, and what we know about finishing spray, this finishes our makeup (before any spray) and helps to reduce lines and pores which gives the look of smoother skin.
Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder is great for people with oily skin
Finishing Powder - As the name implies, and what we know about finishing spray, this finishes our makeup (before any spray) and helps to reduce lines and pores which gives the look of smoother skin.
Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder
NYX Studio Finishing Powder
Pigment - pure color, sometimes matte but can also have shimmer or glitter. Pigments tend to be loose. Most pigments need a type of sticky base to adhere to but once in place give a lot of color payoff with not a ton of product.
Matte - Any product that has no shine and if it is a liquid it dries flat. Eyeshadows, Foundation, Blushes, Bronzers, Lipsticks can all be matte. Matte products tend to be oil free and last the longest on the skin or lips.
Pigment - pure color, sometimes matte but can also have shimmer or glitter. Pigments tend to be loose. Most pigments need a type of sticky base to adhere to but once in place give a lot of color payoff with not a ton of product.
Remember, it's just makeup. If you don't like it, wash it off and start again.
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