The Better Base is just what we need right now, ladies. Named because this is the question I'm getting asked a lot right now. Why isn't my foundation sitting right? Oh my gosh, why am I so dry?

This seasonal edit is designed especially to get rid of cakey face and short-lasting coverage. These three products are the additions to your morning routine for a better looking base. And, they work with all skin types!

Who's it for?
All skin types will love this, especially if your foundation is playing up
Dry
Normal
Combination/Oily
Sensitive

What's inside?

1. Antipodes Baptiste H2O Moisturiser is a lightweight and ultra hydrating moisturiser that helps prime your for makeup as the weather warms up. It's water-based and melts into your skin. It's great on all skin types - from teens to yours.

2. InClinic Active Glow Foundation is a gem of a foundation. We discovered her while judging the Prevention Beauty Awards. All skin types will love this serum-based foundation. It's got squalene, hyaluronic acid and peptides. It's very liquidy and packed with pigment so it has great coverage, but feels deliciously weightless to wear. Great for all skin over 40 - oily and dry.

3. Rageism Correcting Concealer We have yet to find another concealer as good at this for women over 40. For colour correcting choose your skin tone shade and apply to the inner and outer corners of the eyes, around the nose, and where you want coverage. It's packed with vitamin E, its lightweight and because its mineral based it bounces and reflects light.

Colour guide

00 Milkyway (Fair) - Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, Dita Von Teese
01 Stardust (Light) - Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansso
02 Stellar (Medium) - Michelle Pfeiffer, Reese Witherspoon, Asher Keddie
03 Honeymoon (Medium Dark) - Sophie Monk, Demi Moore, Lisa Wilkinson
04 Dusk (Dark) - Zoe Kravitz, Halle Berry
Let Amanda Select - Many women choose this for their first foundation purchase
20 Light suits fair to medium. All types can use as a brightener and to lift eyes.
22 Peachy suits medium to dark. All types can use for colour correcting blueness.

How to build this out:

Before the The Better Base, let's start with hydration as this will always give you a better finish. Try The Skin Prep Kit before applying makeup, this is for everybody, every time of year. It's plumping and gives you a smooth base.

Remember to always apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen after your oil/moisturiser in the morning. Let it settle for 7–8 minutes before moving on - your makeup (and future skin) will thank you.

Is your skin dry and lacklustre?
To damp hands add 1-3 of drops of facial oil, warm it up, and massage into your face, neck and decolletage. This is an essential piece of kit for women over 40 with dry skin. Then apply The Better Base.

Is your skin shiny by lunchtime?
Skip the face oil step. Complete your The Better Base with setting powder. Stipple and buff this into your t-zone for a satiny finish.

Have a fancy occasion?
Have a celebration coming up, add this hydrating, super-charged setting mist to your routine to help your makeup last the distance.

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