Base finish
How much the base covers, how it catches the light and where the colour sits. A reference photo is not a shade match.
What to notice
Coverage is how much the base hides. Finish is how much light it reflects. A full-coverage base can be matte or dewy.
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5 terms to explore
- Dewy Base
- A makeup base with a noticeably reflective, moist-looking finish.
- Glowy Base
- A makeup base with a soft, luminous sheen.
- Matte Base
- A shine-free base finish.
- Satin Base
- A base finish between matte and dewy: soft, skin-like sheen.
- Soft-Matte Base
- A matte base with a soft, diffused finish rather than a flat one.