Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre las bases de maquillaje a base de agua

Darling, saber si una base de maquillaje es a base de agua puede ayudarte a determinar si funcionará para tu tipo de piel y puede indicar qué productos de belleza como hidratantes y prebases combinarán maravillosamente con ella. En esta guía, descubre mis bases de maquillaje Charlotte Tilbury a base de agua y aprende las diferencias entre el maquillaje de base de agua y el de base de silicona.

What is water-based foundation + how do you know if foundation is water based?

Water-based foundations are foundation formulas where water is the primary base ingredient. You can identify whether your foundation is water based by looking at its ingredients list; water is often listed as aqua in the ingredients of cosmetic products and if it is one of the first ingredients mentioned, it is likely your foundation is water based. Foundations with high water content are often lightweight and fluid in texture, are hydrating, and feel breathable to wear.

Is water-based foundation suitable for oily skin?

Yes – water-based foundations are a good choice for oily skin because they are often formulated without oil or silicone. The cause of oily skin is an excess production of sebum and using oil-based beauty products can exacerbate the problem. By reaching for a water-based foundation without oil, you are avoiding applying further amounts of oil to your complexion.

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Is water-based foundation suitable for dry skin?

Yes – water-based foundations can be good options for people with dry skin because they are often more hydrating foundation formulas. When applying makeup for dry skin, it’s important to reach for moisture-rich products that will help dry skin to appear smooth, supple and sufficiently moisturised. When water is the primary ingredient of a foundation, it will naturally feel hydrating on skin. Many water-based foundations are also enriched with hydrating skincare ingredients that will work to rehydrate dry patches and dry skin.

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What are the differences between silicone vs water-based foundation?

Both water-based and silicone-based foundations can look beautiful on every skin type, but there are some key differences between water-based vs silicone-based foundations that can determine the way your makeup looks, feels, and wears. Discover the differences below:

Ingredients: The main difference between water and silicone-based products are their ingredients. Water-based foundations generally have water or aqua as their primary ingredient, whereas silicone-based foundations usually contain derivatives of silicone such as dimethicone.

Finish: Water-based foundations are usually more hydrating and have a dewy, natural-looking finish, whereas silicone-based foundations give skin a smooth, silky-looking texture and generally have a velvet-matte finish.

Wearability: Water-based foundations have a fluid consistency that feels lightweight on skin, offers more breathability, and allows your natural skin to shine. They tend to have a shorter wear time than silicone-based formulas and can begin to break down after a few hours. Alternatively, silicone-based foundations are thicker formulas that are designed to last all day and create a blur-effect skin finish, usually offering fuller coverage and longer wear time.

Can you use silicone primer with water-based foundation?

Yes – you can use silicone-based primers with water-based foundations and vice versa to create a flawless makeup look. Marrying the smoothing, pore-blurring effects of silicone products with the hydration and dewy finish of water-based products can give you the best of both! However, water and silicone naturally repel one another, so if you are wearing makeup for an extended period of time, it’s best to avoid mixing the two as makeup may begin to separate.

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What’s the best primer for water-based foundation?

The best primer for water-based foundations is a water-based primer that will layer seamlessly with foundation and allow it to meld into skin for easy, long-lasting wear. Water-based foundations can be less long-lasting and sometimes lack the super-smooth skin texture of their silicone counterparts, so water-based primers with gripping capabilities and smoothing, blurring elements can be a perfect match.

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Darlings, now that you know the ins and outs of water-based foundation, it’s time to choose the perfect foundation for your skin tone, skin type + skin wish! Read more of my foundation guides to find your flawless foundation match!

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