Uses and Benefits of Face Primer

Definition of a Primer

A primer is the most important part of our make-up process because it seals imperfections giving you a flawless finish thus preventing the foundation from looking cakey. There are different kinds of cosmetic primers such as foundation primer, eyelid primer, lip primer, and mascara primer.

 

Benefits of a Face Primer

 

• Face primer corrects and evens out the skin tone.
• face primer reduces marks and wrinkles.
• Face primer enables your make-up to stay and lasts longer.
• Your make-up will not smear or melt off when you sweat since the primer acts as glue.
• Face primer temporarily removes dark spots and blemishes.
• Eye primer may reduce oiliness, add shimmer, and mattify.
• Eye primer aids with the smooth application of the eye shadow.
• Eye primer prevents the eye shadow from accumulating in eyelid creases, and improves its longevity.

 

What a Face Primer is Made out of

 

• Face primers are water-based, silicon-based, or mineral-based. 
• Some primers are fragranced, have SPF, and have color to improve skin tone.
• Lip primers smooth out the lips thus improving the application of lipstick and color.
• Most face primers contain silicon which acts as some sort of glue or adhesive. 
• The silicon fills in the pores and the lines making the foundation to be perfectly smooth and sticking on for long hours.

 

How to Use a Face Primer  

•  Apply your face primer 5 minutes after moisturizing your face.
•  Apply gently to the skin, paying attention to the under-eye area.
•  Then apply your concealer, foundation, face powder, and blush.

 

I would recommend the below face primers. They are affordable and of good quality.

 

1.   Smashbox Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Primer. 

     This primer is good for oily skin as it provides a matte finish. It costs about $34.

2.   The Mac Face Prep Primer which is available online at Amazon.com at $38.00. It will be worth your penny.

3.   My third recommendation is Laura Mercier Face Primer which is also available online at Amazon.com and costs $35.00.  

 

Just make sure your face is thoroughly washed before and after primer and make-up applications.