White base

So as I mentioned in a previous post, Elizabethan women placed a white base on their face to create a pale complexion however seeing as I didn't want to try a harmful mixture I tried out 3 modern day bases so that I could see which one worked best and which one didn't. 

The first one that I tried was the Illamasqua white base. This base applies on so easily that it helped create such an even look the only problem is that it applies on quite thinly. I feel that this is the perfect look for an Elizabethan style make up however if you want to have quite a heavy white base it's probably not one of the best ones to choose.

The next one that tried out was Kryolan Supra Colour which is an oil base paint. Like the first one is applies on really easily but it's not always even which means you would have to go over it with a kabuki brush to smooth it out. One good thing about this is that it can be applied on quite thickly however it can wear off after a while and it's not always easy to apply anything else on top because due to it being oil based it can smudge really easily.

The last one that I tried was Kryolan Aqua Colour. The nature of this base is kind of in the name as it need water for it to work. Again it applies on great but it is incredibly difficult to make it even. This means that you would have to bring out the kabuki brush again to smooth out the edges. This particular base applies on really thickly so if you're looking for a heavy white base this is the one to use. Also because it is a water base it means that once its dry you are able to apply anything on top of it as it won't smudge.

Overall I think that the Illamasqua white base is the best as it is easy to use and apply and creates an even look.