Primers are the miracle products behind a flawless look.
Primers fill in lines, smooth over pores, even out skin discolorations, provide an even surface for foundation, eye shadow, and lipstick, and help makeup last all day.
The main ingredient in most makeup primers is silicone or a derivative of it. A substance that locks in moisture without feeling sticky, helps easy spreading, and leaves skin feeling silky-smooth.
Another benefit of primers is their economical feature; a little goes a long way, reducing the amount of product used in foundation application and other cosmetics.
Types of primers
There is a variety of primers available for different purposes, face, eyes, lips, lashes, to use under makeup or alone, at different price points. Among the best, check out the following:
Face primers for a flawless look
Apply primer by dabbing a small amount over your regular moisturizer. Blend well with fingertips and follow with foundation, powder or nothing at all. Face primers are great add-ons to tinted moisturizers. Great products to try are:
- Smashbox Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Primer
- Avon mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer
- Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer
- Chanel Base Lumière Illuminating Makeup Base
For acne prone skin try Philosophy On a Clear Day Acne Clarifying Primer, it contains salicylic acid, which helps clear pores, eliminate acne, and absorb surface oils.
For color correction and sun protection try Philosophy Keep The Peace Protect & Correct SPF 20.
Eye shadow that lasts with no creasing, try the following eye primers:
Apply a tiny amount on eyelids let it dry for a minute and apply eye shadow.
- Urban Decay Cosmetics Eden Eyeshadow Primer Potion XL
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Primer
- Tarte Cosmetics Lifted Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol
- Chanel Base Ombre À Paupières Professional Eye Shadow Base
Eyelash primer volumizes, separates and protect
- Studio Gear Prime Objective Lash Primer
- Urban Decay Eyelash Primer Potion
- Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus
Make lipstick last longer with lip primer
- Benefit Cosmetics Lip Plump
- Guerlain Kiss Kiss Liplift
- Elizabeth Arden Lip Fix Cream
- Mary Kay TimeWise Age-Fighting Lip Primer
For those on the go, or on a budget, try an all in one primer
- Stila One Step PrimeColor, $22*
- Smashbox Try It Kit $19*
- Too Faced Beauty Insurance Primer Collection $15*
- Laura Geller Spackle Under Makeup Primer $33*
- Stila One Step PrimeColor, $22*
As with all products, do a little bit of research. Try different primers; find the ones that work best for you: your own secret for perfect makeup and a flawless look.
Product suggestions are available at Ulta, Sephora, Amazon, department stores, and online.
*Prices are approximate and vary according to location.
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