If you don't own at least one makeup primer, then you're really missing out on the secret to a flawless and long-wearing base for your make-up. Although we often try to reduce the amount of products we apply to our face, in the constant search for minimal beauty, sometimes adding a touch of something new can make the world of difference to your overall routine.
Many people skip this step because they're confused as to how to use a primer, what benefits it can bring or even if it's worth the investment - but it 100% definitely is. Its this simple: all you need to do is apply a peas sized amount to your fingertips and apply a thin layer onto your skin, beneath your foundation. Mainly paying attention to you t-zone and chin in particular. If I am going to apply eye-shadow, I like to apply some on the eyelids in order to enhance the performance of my eye makeup and make it last longer.
Here are the five reasons you need to start using a primer today:
1. Allows Longer Lasting Wear on Your Make-up
The basic function of a primer is to aid the performance of a base; it provides a smooth surface to your skin, in which your foundation can grip on to, as well as creating a barrier between skin and makeup that helps to reduce any oiliness. If you need your makeup to last all day (and even all night,) then investing in a great primer is the first step towards longer lasting make-up.
2. Blurs Fine Lines & Imperfections
The silicone nature of many primers helps to brush over fine lines and imperfections so they're not as prominent. The formula 'sits' in the pores that would have been taken up by your base, helping foundation to look a lot smoother and reduce caking throughout the day.
3. Reduces The Appearance Of Pores
One of the biggest concerns among many women is the appearance of pores - particularly around the nose area. Despite what many makeup or skincare products claim, you can't close pores; however, you can reduce the appearance and help them to shrink a little to give a much better overall appearance. A primer will help to conceal pores and again prevent makeup from sitting in them.
4. Colour Corrects
If you're concerned about redness, dullness or an uneven skin tone, then a primer may be a great place to start. Many formulas contain colour correcting formulas or tints, including violet to reduce dullness and green to conceal redness and help correct any imperfections; using a primer pre-foundation can help give skin a boost and ensure it's looking fabulous.
5. Enhances Performance
There's nothing worse than spending hours perfecting your smokey eye look, drawing in striking red lips or contouring yourself into a Kardashian, only for it all to fall apart a few hours later. Using a primer can enhance the performance of products and ensure they stay put, so they can be as effective as possible. From long lasting eye shadows, to hydrating lipsticks and creamy blushers; adding a primer can help them perform as intended without the skin's natural oils messing things up.
Since I've was introduced to primers I've become a little bit addicted. Applying foundation straight onto skin now feels a little odd, while my base sans primer simply doesn't look or feel as good, or I don't achieve a longer lasting look on my make-up.
The first primers that I ever used includes:
- Benefit's Porefessional (£24.50) Buy Here
- Bare Minerals' Prime Time (£22.00) Buy Here
- Clinique's Superprimers (£20.00) Buy Here
- YSL's CC Cream Forever Light (£30.50) Buy Here
- NARS (£19.50 - £26.00) Buy Here
- Laura Mercier (Around £25.00 / $33.00) Buy Here
- Rimmel's Lasting Finish (£6.99) Buy Here
Many people skip this step because they're confused as to how to use a primer, what benefits it can bring or even if it's worth the investment - but it 100% definitely is. Its this simple: all you need to do is apply a peas sized amount to your fingertips and apply a thin layer onto your skin, beneath your foundation. Mainly paying attention to you t-zone and chin in particular. If I am going to apply eye-shadow, I like to apply some on the eyelids in order to enhance the performance of my eye makeup and make it last longer.
Here are the five reasons you need to start using a primer today:
1. Allows Longer Lasting Wear on Your Make-up
The basic function of a primer is to aid the performance of a base; it provides a smooth surface to your skin, in which your foundation can grip on to, as well as creating a barrier between skin and makeup that helps to reduce any oiliness. If you need your makeup to last all day (and even all night,) then investing in a great primer is the first step towards longer lasting make-up.
2. Blurs Fine Lines & Imperfections
The silicone nature of many primers helps to brush over fine lines and imperfections so they're not as prominent. The formula 'sits' in the pores that would have been taken up by your base, helping foundation to look a lot smoother and reduce caking throughout the day.
3. Reduces The Appearance Of Pores
One of the biggest concerns among many women is the appearance of pores - particularly around the nose area. Despite what many makeup or skincare products claim, you can't close pores; however, you can reduce the appearance and help them to shrink a little to give a much better overall appearance. A primer will help to conceal pores and again prevent makeup from sitting in them.
4. Colour Corrects
If you're concerned about redness, dullness or an uneven skin tone, then a primer may be a great place to start. Many formulas contain colour correcting formulas or tints, including violet to reduce dullness and green to conceal redness and help correct any imperfections; using a primer pre-foundation can help give skin a boost and ensure it's looking fabulous.
5. Enhances Performance
There's nothing worse than spending hours perfecting your smokey eye look, drawing in striking red lips or contouring yourself into a Kardashian, only for it all to fall apart a few hours later. Using a primer can enhance the performance of products and ensure they stay put, so they can be as effective as possible. From long lasting eye shadows, to hydrating lipsticks and creamy blushers; adding a primer can help them perform as intended without the skin's natural oils messing things up.
Since I've was introduced to primers I've become a little bit addicted. Applying foundation straight onto skin now feels a little odd, while my base sans primer simply doesn't look or feel as good, or I don't achieve a longer lasting look on my make-up.
The first primers that I ever used includes:
- Benefit's Porefessional (£24.50) Buy Here
- Bare Minerals' Prime Time (£22.00) Buy Here
- Clinique's Superprimers (£20.00) Buy Here
- YSL's CC Cream Forever Light (£30.50) Buy Here
- NARS (£19.50 - £26.00) Buy Here
- Laura Mercier (Around £25.00 / $33.00) Buy Here
- Rimmel's Lasting Finish (£6.99) Buy Here
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