The foundation (or primer) is applied just after the moisturizer, before the foundation or BB cream. It serves to smooth the skin, blur pores,
hydrate, and above all make makeup last longer, without a mask effect or express touch-up at 2 p.m. Some bases are mattifying, others glow, some nourish, others set. The important thing is to choose the one that suits your skin and your daily schedule. And for the holidays, suffice to say that you need something solid.
This year, two star formulas share the beauty podiums: Grippy Serum by Maybelline vs
Stick To You by Bourjois. Same mission (set, hydrate, enhance), but two very different ways of going about it. Here’s the most useful beauty face-off of the season.
Maybelline Grippy Serum Foundation
With its serum bottle and pipette, this primer is ultra practical. Enriched with 2% niacinamide, glycerin, aloe vera and panthenol, its formula gives an immediate smoothing effect and above all a real moisturizing action. The texture is ultra fluid, melts into the skin like a water gel and creates a slight grip to the touch, this famous “grip” which will seal makeup for hours.
In practice, Grippy Serum is ideal for normal to dry skin, or anyone looking to extend the hold of your complexion without drying it out. It also makes the difference when you want a controlled glowy look, with a luminous foundation, a cushion or a skin tint. And a big plus for the holidays: it visually plumps the skin, as if you had slept well (even after three glasses of Prosecco).
Foundation: Stick To You by Bourjois
Bourjois also has a pipette. Melting gel texture, velvety finish, without streaks, without sticky effect, it is clearly aimed at combination to oily skin that fears shine. Also formulated with niacinamide, glycerin and ascorbyl palmitate (stabilized form of vitamin C), it unifies, blurs and keeps shine at bay.
What we like here is the
versatility: it works perfectly under a covering foundation or powder, but enough on its own for those who want an “enhanced bare skin” effect. Perfect for a daytime make-up, or for days when you don’t want to do too much. It doesn’t plump as much as the Maybelline, but its blurring effect is more marked, especially on the T zone.
The verdict: which one to choose for your skin?
Choose Maybelline Grippy Serum base if:
- you have dry or normal skin
- you are looking for a treatment base with a plumping effect
- you are wearing a fluid foundation, a cushion or luminous makeup
- you want a glow without a greasy effect, and impeccable hold until the end of the night
Choose Bourjois Stick To You foundation if:
- you have combination to oily skin
- you want a natural matte finish, without stickiness
- you like bases without perfume or film feeling on the skin
- you are wearing a matte foundation or covering powder
Both are excellent, but Maybelline has a real care effect, more bounce, more hydration, while Bourjois is the best option for controlling sebum and blurring pores. If you are hesitant, the winning combo may even be to use Maybelline on the cheeks, and Bourjois on the T zone.
How to properly use a foundation to maximize hold?
The golden rule:
on clean, well-hydrated skin. Apply 2 to 3 drops of your base (or a dab for the gel version), from the center towards the outside of the face, tapping lightly to make the material adhere well. Let it dry for 20 to 30 seconds before applying your foundation (this is the time to brush your eyebrows or apply your lip balm). The right reflex:
avoid applying too much product, otherwise your makeup may slide off over time.
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