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Prepping the skin is key to a flawless makeup application! Adding a primer as the first step in your makeup routine will dramatically step-up your makeup game!
What Is Primer?
Depending on the formula, primers are generally mineral-based, silicon-based or water-based. While many primers offer different benefits, the main purpose of primer is to create a smooth canvas for makeup application, while creating a barrier between the skin and the makeup. Primers also help extend the longevity of makeup!
Which Formula Is Right For Me?
When choosing a primer, it’s important to choose a formula for your skin-type. There are primers that are designed for specific skin concerns, such as: oil-controlling primers, hydrating primers, color correcting primers, etc.
Most Common Types of Face Primer
ILLUMINATING PRIMERS
illuminating primers often contain micro-particles that give the skin a radiant glow. If you’re looking to achieve a healthy & dewey glow, then this is the primer for you!
EXAMPLE:
Becca Backlight Priming Filter Face Primer
$39.00
MATTIFYING PRIMERS
mattifying primers are excellent for those with combination/oily skin! They help to reduce shine and control excess sebum oil.
RECOMMENDATION:
MAKE UP FOR EVER Step1 Skin Equalizer Primer (1 - Mattifying)
$37.00
COLOR-CORRECTING PRIMERS
color-correcting primers are available in a variety of different tones, to help with any necessary color-correcting, such as: discoloration, redness, sallowness, uneven skintone, etc.
RECOMMENDATION:
MAKE UP FOR EVER Step1 Skin Equalizer Primer (5 - Redness Correcting)
$37.00
LONG-WEARING PRIMERS
while most primers help extend the longevity of your makeup, long-wearing primers have added ingredients to really lock in your makeup for flawless, all-day wear!
RECOMMENDATION:
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
$54.00
HYDRATING PRIMERS
hydrating primers are perfect for those with dry and/or dehydrated skin. They give the skin an added layer of moisture, to help hydrate and freshen the skin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Hourglass N° 28 Primer Serum
$65.00
PORE-MINIMIZING PRIMERS
if large pores and/or fine lines are your concern, then you’ll want to get this kind of primer! These primers help to blur and minimize the appearance of pores and fine-lines, while leaving the skin with a soft-matte finish.
RECOMMENDATION:
Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer
$39.00
Other Types of Primer
Aside from primers for the face, there are also primers designed for the eyelids, eyelashes, undereyes & lips.
EYESHADOW PRIMERS
eyeshadow primers prep the eyelids by creating a smooth canvas for eye-makeup, helps prevent eyeshadow from creasing, and helps keep eye-makeup looking flawless all-day long!
EXAMPLE:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
$24.00
EYELASH PRIMER
applied to the eyelashes before mascara, eyelash primers condition the lashes and helps mascara give more volume & length to the eyelashes.
EXAMPLE:
DIOR Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer
$29.50
Undereye Primer
undereye primers help to prevent concealer from creasing and/or caking, while also helping concealer last longer!
EXAMPLE:
Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer
$29.00
Lip Primer
lip primers create a smooth base for lipstick application, preventing lipstick from bleeding and extending the wear of any lip products applied on top.
EXAMPLE:
MAC PREP + PRIME LIP
$29.50
Bottom Line
Regardless of your skintone, skin-type or other skin concerns, there’s a primer formula for you! If you’re looking to achieve flawless-looking makeup that lasts all-day, then be sure to incorporate a primer into your makeup regimen—it’s just one simple step! 😉
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