Q&A for How to Apply Base Makeup

Use moisturizer BEFORE you put on your makeup to smoothen your face and look for brands that work well with dry skin. If you want, mixing your foundation (liquid) with a moisturizer creates a nice base that will also help deal with your dry skin as well.

People have different skin textures, so makeup will be different for everyone. You don't have to do foundation if you don't want to, but if you do, find a matte foundation.

Yes. It works as a foundation and a concealer. You should still apply a primer, though.

It's best to choose concealer that matches your skin tone. It's a myth that concealer should be lighter than your skin.

Primer is used to keep makeup intact longer, and concealer is used to cover under the eyes.

You could contour your nose to make it look "pinched,"or you could embrace your gorgeous nose just the way it is.

Use concealer or place a fresh/cold cucumber slice on dark circles for 10-15 minutes, wash the area thoroughly with water, and repeat the process 2 times a day for a week.

If you want to cover them up, then try concealer or foundation.

You can, but you probably won't have to. Most foundations, concealers, and moisturizers already have sunscreen in it. If they don't, consider buying some that contain at least 15SPF.

You can use base makeup and foundation to cover your freckles if you want to.

Any mattifying tinted one. Loreal Infallible Pro leaves the skin soft, matte, and silky.

You don't need to wear concealer if you'd prefer not to. If you have dark circles, blemishes, or redness you want to cover up, you can use concealer to hide them, but it's not a must-have product.

Apply primer, then foundation, then concealer, then powder.

It depends on what skin type you have, your skin tone, and your budget.

Use green concealer to cover any red spots and use a concealer to cover any other spots. Use a good primer to smooth out your skin.

No. You can use concealer on any blemishes or spots on your face.

Whipped Cream by Elmah is a good one.

Apply sunscreen before moisturizer and any other makeup that you want to put on. This will help create a barrier between the sun's harmful rays and your skin.

Yes. Primer is usually used as a base for your foundation (which gives it a smoother, longer-lasting look), but I use foundation without primer all the time.

Yes, as long as you wait for the BB cream to dry almost completely.

Use color corrector and concealer.

Tarte Shape Tape or NARS Natural Radiant, and be sure to use a setting powder.