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"What Is Makeup Primer...and Is It Necessary?"

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!


Makeup Face Primer

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!




Makeup Face Primer Application

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!


Becca Backlight Priming Filter Face Primer

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.


MAKE UP FOR EVER Step1 Skin Equalizer Primer (1 - Mattifying)

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.


MAKE UP FOR EVER Step1 Skin Equalizer Primer (5 - Redness Correcting)

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!


Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

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.


Hourglass N° 28 Primer Serum

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.


Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer

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 Primer, Eyelash Primer, Undereye Primer, Lip Primer



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!


Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

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.


DIOR Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer

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!


Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer

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.


MAC PREP + PRIME LIP

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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