Primer: Make your makeup last longer

A reader emailed me earlier on, asking me to recommend a ‘good, affordable face primer’ and I thought I would share it with everyone.

In case you are wondering what a primer is, it works as a base before foundation is used so that makeup will adhere better to the skin. It will also make your makeup last longer. A foundation primer will also help prevent clogged pores, and hence prevent acne, skin irritation and breakouts.

Choosing a foundation primer would depend on your skin type. There are primers out there that can combat dry skin and control excess sebum production. But be careful, because if your skin is oily and you use a primer that is too emollient, your skin can look more oily than before.

For dry skin, it is best to use a cream based primer that contains ingredients such as glycerol. For oily skin, you might want to use a gel based primer which can minimize sebum production.

 

One primer that I like is the M.A.C Prep + Prime skin (Picture shown above)

Apart from making makeup last longer, the smooth texture of this primer hydrates the skin and minimizes fine lines. It allows foundation to glide on the skin, and help it last all day.

This primer also even out skin tone and creates a nice, smooth finish after application of makeup.

Price: $42.

 

For eyeshadow primer, I would definitely recommend the highly talked about, legendary, Urban Decay primer potion in Greed Picture shown above).

This Holy Grail of all primers helps eyeshadow last more than 24 hours. No more touch ups, no more smudges, no more creasing of eyeshadow!

Price: $30

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