Sheaffer Ready Base
Sheaffer Ready Base — Fast-Blend, High-Coverage Makeup Base
Sheaffer Ready Base is a professional, ready-to-use foundation base engineered to deliver instant, camera-ready skin. Its lightweight, blendable texture evens skin tone, minimizes pores and provides buildable coverage that lasts. Designed for bridal artists, photographers, and everyday wearers, Ready Base gives a natural, skin-like finish while controlling oil and resisting sweat for long-lasting performance.
Optimized for quick application and flawless results, Ready Base is ideal for long events — weddings, shoots, and days when you need your makeup to stay perfect. Formulated to layer easily under powders and creams, it creates a smooth canvas for every makeup look.
Key Benefits
- High, buildable coverage with a natural finish — sheer to full coverage
- Lightweight, breathable formula that won’t feel heavy or cakey
- Pore-minimizing and tone-evening for a flawless base
- Oil-control and sweat-resistant for long wear in humid climates
- Fast-blend texture — ideal for professional and at-home use
- Works seamlessly under powders, concealers, and finishing sprays
- Safe for everyday use; quick to layer and comfortable all day
How to Use
- Prep skin: cleanse, moisturize and apply primer if desired.
- Choose your shade from the guide below.
- Dispense a pea-sized amount and dot across forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
- Blend with a damp beauty blender, foundation brush or fingers using light, bouncing motions for an even finish.
- Build coverage in thin layers where needed; set the T-zone with Sheaffer Powder Foundation for extended wear.
Tip: For bridal or photography use, set with Fixer or Finisher Powder to lock the look for hours.
Shade Guide
| Shade Number | Shade Name | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory | Soft Ivory | Fair skin with neutral-warm undertones |
| Natural | Natural Beige | Light skin with warm/peach undertones |
| 00 | Pure Light | Very fair skin or use to lighten blends |
| p2 | Porcelain Peach | Fair–light skin with peachy undertones |
| 1W | Warm Vanilla | Light to light-medium with warm undertones |
| F1 | Warm Ivory | Light skin with yellow/neutral undertones |
| 04 | Golden Nude | Light–medium with golden undertones |
| 06 | Cream Beige | Light–medium skin with neutral-warm undertones |
| 08 | Peach Beige | Medium skin with peach-neutral undertones |
| 10 | Golden Peach | Medium skin with warm/golden undertones |
| 12 | Rosy Beige | Medium skin with rosy undertones |
| 14 | Warm Tan | Medium–tan skin with warm undertones |
| 16 | Soft Caramel | Tan skin with neutral-warm undertones |
| 18 | Golden Bronze | Tan to deep skin with warm undertones |
| 22 | Deep Sand | Deep skin with neutral undertones |
| 303 | Sunlit Gold | Medium skin with golden glow |
| 508 | Coral Tan | Medium–deep with warm coral undertones |
| 36 | Warm Honey | Tan–deep skin with honey warmth |
| 38 | Sandstone | Deep tan with neutral undertones |
| 45 | Mocha Light | Deep skin with warm caramel undertones |
| Oriental | Deep Olive | Deep skin with olive/neutral undertones |
| Chinesse | Golden Chestnut | Deep skin with golden warm undertones |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick the right shade?
Match the shade to your jawline/neck in natural daylight. If between shades, choose the slightly lighter one for daytime or mix with shade 00 to customize your perfect tone.
Is Ready Base good for oily or humid climates?
Yes — Ready Base has oil-control and sweat-resistant properties designed to perform well in humid conditions and on oily skin types. Set with powder for extra longevity.
Can Ready Base be used for bridal and photography?
Absolutely. Its buildable coverage and natural finish make it a professional choice for bridal artists and photographers. Use fixing powder to lock in the look.
Will it feel heavy after layering?
No. The formula is lightweight and breathable; apply in thin layers to achieve higher coverage without heaviness.
Can I pair Ready Base with other Sheaffer products?
Yes — Ready Base works seamlessly with Sheaffer powders, concealers and finishing products. We recommend pairing with Sheaffer Powder Foundation for best results.