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makeup primer; makeup base
A cosmetic product applied to the skin before foundation to create a smooth surface, improve makeup adherence, and protect the skin.
ファンデーションの前に化粧下地を塗る。
I apply makeup primer before foundation.
化粧下地を使うと化粧の持ちがよくなる。
Using a makeup base makes your makeup last longer.
日焼け止め効果のある化粧下地が人気だ。
Makeup primers with sunscreen effects are popular.
Composed of 化粧 (makeup, cosmetics) and 下地 (base, groundwork, undercoat). An essential step in the Japanese makeup routine.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 化粧下地を塗る: to apply primer
- 化粧下地を選ぶ: to choose a primer
- 毛穴カバーの化粧下地: pore-covering primer
- 保湿化粧下地: moisturizing primer
RELATED TERMS:
- 下地: base, groundwork — the general word
- ファンデーション: foundation — applied after the primer
- 日焼け止め: sunscreen — some primers combine both functions
- コンシーラー: concealer — used to hide specific blemishes