3 Primer Questions You Need Answered
Q: What is primer?
A: Primer is a base applied before makeup to create a smooth surface. It forms a barrier between your skincare and makeup, helping to prep your skin for better application.
Q: Why should I use primer?
A: Primer helps your makeup last longer and creates an even base, smoothing out imperfections and ensuring flawless coverage throughout the day.
Q: Why are there different types of primers?
A: Primers target specific skin concerns, just like skincare products. The skin on different areas of your face, like your cheeks or eye area, requires different treatment. Using targeted primers ensures the best results for each area.
4 Steps to Perfectly Primed Skin
1. Prep Your Skin
Always start with a good moisturizer! Even though many primers have hydrating properties, they don’t replace your moisturizer. The two work together to give your skin the best base for makeup. Most primers go on after your face cream, but check instructions for specific products.
2. Apply Face Primer
After your skincare routine, apply face primer, avoiding the eye area. Choose one based on your skin’s needs—whether it’s for hydration, oil control, or smoothing pores. You can even layer primers, like using a pore-minimizing primer on your T-zone and a hydrating one on your cheeks.
3. Use Eye Primer
Eye-lid primers have a drier consistency to combat oiliness and prevent eyeshadow from creasing. For under-eye areas, some primers help smooth and prep the skin for concealer, although they aren’t as common.
4. Consider Lip Primer
If you’re wearing a bold lip color, lip primer helps prevent feathering and keeps your lipstick in place. For gloss or sheer lipsticks, you can skip this step.
Primer Tip:
For a refreshing feel, store your Primer in the fridge. The coolness helps reduce puffiness in the morning! Just make sure your primer is silicone-free before trying this tip.
