The perfect complexion: creating the base

Well-groomed, even skin is the basis for any make-up. That's why you should prepare it well for the make-up procedure beforehand. A mild enzyme peeling (e.g. the "Flexible Cleansing Enzyme Peeling" from La mer, approx. 25 euros, www.la-mer.com) first removes dead skin cells and makes the skin velvety. Moisten the face and lather the exfoliating powder or gel onto the skin. Leave on for two minutes and rinse off. A light day cream with hyaluronic acid then protects the complexion from drying out. Apply a thin layer with your fingers.

Prime the complexion Now color comes into play. The first step is to even out the complexion with make-up that matches the skin tone. The right consistency depends on the desired coverage and skin type. Apply a fine layer with a brush or puff from the center of the face outwards and blend well. This creates a natural effect.

Concealing blemishes Only now can blemishes or shadows under the eyes be conjured away. To do this, apply a dab of concealer to your fingertip and gently pat into the relevant areas. This brightens the skin and makes it appear more even and refined.

Extra tip: You can quickly find out which shade suits your skin tone best: Spread several blobs next to each other on the cheek and the make-up that blends into the complexion without much rubbing can go into the shopping basket.

The best products for the ideal base:

BB fluid
A modern "Blemish Balm Fluid" conceals blemishes and dark circles and moisturizes the skin at the same time
Setting powder
Loose mineral powder is ideal for setting the finished make-up. Dust on with a brush.
CC cream
The so-called "Color Correcting" cream provides a lot of extra moisture, covers imperfections and gives the complexion a rosy glow. Suitable for dry and normal skin.
Make-up
Classic liquid make-up conceals redness, blemishes and dark circles and makes pores look finer. Ideal choice for normal and mature skin.
Compact powder
A pressed powder evens out slight imperfections and mattifies the complexion. Ideal for oily and normal skin.

Freshness kick for a radiant complexion

A touch of blusher and a little highlighter really make the skin glow. First dust a little powder blush onto the cheekbones with a brush and blend the color thoroughly into the skin tone. The highlighter provides an extra kick of freshness: apply a little shimmer powder or liquid to your finger and apply sparingly to the cheekbones, forehead and bridge of the nose. Blur the transitions well.
It depends on your skin type If your skin is naturally cool and fair, blush shades in pink or rosewood are ideal. Warm apricot tones suit sunny skin types. The same applies to highlighter: cool mother-of-pearl tones suit fair skin, while gold adorns tanned complexions.

You might need this:

Highlighter
Shimmering dots on the cheeks, forehead and bridge of the nose make you look well-rested.
Blush
Delicate pink, apricot or red tones give your cheeks a rosy and healthy glow.