Hello, dear beauties. Do you remember the first time you put on makeup? Do you remember how you put on your makeup? It's unlikely that you had chic teenage makeup. Of course, over the years we become more beautiful. And all because there are more opportunities to emphasize and prolong your beauty. Now we will talk about the first product, which should touch your face. And, if you think that you need to apply foundation first, then it's time for you to open your eyes and look at the perfect makeup . Read about how to use face primer.
Primer is a base that should be applied under foundation. The base helps correct imperfections and even out the complexion. The foundation itself, no matter how expensive, can lay down in layers and leave streaks. This will not happen with the base. By the evening, your makeup will not come off , but will remain fresh.
Which composition to choose?
- Reflective . Do you love using highlighter? Want to shine even more? Then this option is right for you. But you shouldn't take this if you have oily skin.
- Silicone. Just right for oily and combination skin. Gives a matte, velvety tone. Covers redness and acne scars well. You need to choose not cream foundations, but powder ones. This way, you can “dry out” the fat content a little. It should not be used on dry skin.
- Mineral. It has a greenish color, but don't be afraid of the green. But this base will hide all acne and inflammation.
- Matting . There is only one problem - it clogs pores. But its rare use is quite acceptable.
The best primers and reviews about them
A modern woman does not necessarily need to have a friend who is well versed in a variety of cosmetics. Just read on the Internet what features the best face primers have.
MAC Prep Prime Skin is, judging by reviews, an excellent base for makeup that significantly increases its durability. It is a shimmer, so it makes the skin slightly glowing. For one-time use, a small amount of the product is enough, which is extremely easy to apply. You can distribute the facial primer with your fingers, but you should not increase the amount in anticipation of a better effect. The result will not please you, because the base will roll off. The pre-cosmetic product can be mixed with the base and applied simultaneously with foundation and facial primer. What is this if not an excellent product that can be purchased for makeup for important events? It does not clog pores and evens out the skin of the face.
Primer IPKN New York Newest Honey Primer has a transparent color, easily spreads over the surface of the skin, making it soft, delicate and velvety. It is used so sparingly that 1 drop of product is enough for one-time use.
It's Skin Babyface Cotton Primer is a makeup base with a runny gel-like consistency. This face primer melts easily and imperceptibly onto the surface of the skin. Reviews confirm that it is used sparingly. By analogy with the previous remedy, 1 drop is enough. The skin becomes soft, well-groomed and moisturized. After applying it, a much smaller amount of foundation is required than usual. It begins to glide over the surface of the face, rather than accumulating in every wrinkle. Judging by the reviews, the pores do not become smaller in size, but the face is visually smoother.
Fancy Minerals Primer Perfection is a white powder that is applied to the skin with a powder brush. After using the product, the face looks lighter, smoother and more matte. A facial primer is an excellent basis for preparing your skin for the next step. Reviews indicate that the veil powder and foundation go on smoother, and the makeup becomes more durable.
How to choose a color?
In fact, there are not many options, unlike foundation. There are cold and warm shades. Cold ones are needed for pale-skinned people, warm ones for dark-skinned ones. They all help achieve different results.
Green
Perfectly masks redness and rashes, just apply locally.
Pink
Suitable for mature skin, gives freshness to the skin, masks yellowness.
Violet
For dark skin, gives the face a rested look.
Yellow
Perfectly hides dark circles under the eyes.
Choosing a base for makeup
Commercially available primers are of the following types:
- transparent;
- matting;
- colored.
Universal transparent products are in greatest demand. Mattifying ones are selected depending on the skin type, and a colored makeup base ideally eliminates redness and corrects the oval of the face.
In addition, applying facial primer correctly is very important for successful makeup application. For this purpose, use a dense small or concealer brush. With its help, application occurs very quickly.
Let's look at some more useful properties of the base
Almost all primers have a sun protection factor. And remember that the epidermis needs to be protected from the sun not only in summer. After all, the sun shines all year round. You don’t want to have age spots on your face when you’re 20-40 years old, do you?
Vitamins and antioxidants are necessary to restore the skin. Collagen is restored, giving firmness and elasticity.
How to use primer correctly
Every beautiful woman who takes care of herself knows about the need to prepare her face before applying makeup. That is, first the skin needs to be cleansed, then moisturized, and then applied with a base.
It is extremely important to use a cream that matches your skin type. It is necessary that the product is easily absorbed without leaving a greasy residue on the surface. Clogged pores should also not make themselves felt. Using the right cream ensures a feeling of comfort throughout the day. In winter, it is better to use a nourishing product that can protect your face from cold and wind. And on hot days, a cream with SPF sun protection is very much appreciated.
How much do you need to spend on a base?
When choosing cosmetics, we always focus on the price-quality ratio. I have compiled a price rating for you. You can choose a budget option, or you can splurge. Nothing is spared for beauty. Read the ingredients, choose your favorite brand and use it with pleasure.
- Essence All about matt! (380 rubles). Affects the functioning of the sebaceous glands, reducing their secretion. Reduces oily shine and gives a matte finish.
- Relouis Prime Step (440 rubles). Silicone base. The composition contains hyaluronic acid, which gives elasticity and firmness.
- Revlon Photoready (550 rubles). Long lasting, non-comedogenic. Suitable for oily skin.
- Pupa Professionals Primer (810 rubles). Available in a range of different shades. Suitable for dry skin. Has a light structure.
- Yves Saint Laurent Primer (3880 rubles). Delicate, light texture. Reflective particles lie evenly, hiding imperfections. Does not lead to acne formation. Although expensive, it's worth it.
Top 20 primers for oily skin
Although most girls are not familiar with primers, there are a huge number of them on the beauty product market. When choosing, your eyes widen, so we have collected the best primers for oily skin and divided them into different price categories.
Budget resources
Cheap does not mean bad, and these products have proven it!
Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser by Maybelline New York
Perfect for a beginner who wants to get familiar with the basics but doesn't want to spend a lot of money. It has a gel texture, tightens pores and mattifies.
Silky Smooth Balm Egg Pore by Tony Moly
Specially designed for oily skin with enlarged pores. Reduces acne, tightens pores and mattifies
Bio Helix by Markell Cosmetics
A representative of Belarusian cosmetics was created to mattify and also prolong the durability of your makeup.
Nyx Pore Filler
Primer for visually reducing pores perfectly evens out skin texture and makes makeup last longer.
Magix Face Perfector Primer SPF 20 from Avon
An excellent budget product, mattifies and tightens pores.
Very Me Prep Me Perfect by Oriflame
Like its predecessor, it copes well with the characteristics of oily skin.
Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer by NYX
A wonderful budget primer for oily skin. Mattifies, fills pores, makes makeup more durable, and also helps get rid of existing pimples and prevents new ones from appearing.
Nordic Chic Mattifying & Pore Smoothing Primer by Lumene
It will help to even out the texture and mattify it. At the same time, the base is absolutely non-comedogenic, which allows you not to worry about the appearance of rashes.
Studio Secrets Primer from L'oreal Paris
Creates a completely matte finish on the face, prolongs the durability of makeup, and also fills wrinkles.
Choosing an alternative
For some reason you don't want or can't use primer, but want to get perfect makeup? Then you need to find out what to replace the base with.
These are not tools that can be used every time, but in emergency cases they will help you.
- Deodorant - to reduce oily shine .
- Men's aftershave balm - evens out imperfections and gives a matte appearance to the face.
- Moisturizing cream or oil - only for dry skin . Be sure to wait until it is absorbed.
- BB cream is a multifunctional product. If you want, use it as a base, if you want, use it as a foundation.
What is a primer for?
A product such as a facial primer is a makeup base that should be applied to cleansed and prepared skin. Among the advantages of this cream are:
- increasing the durability of makeup;
- even out skin tone;
- filling wrinkles, pores;
- masking flaws;
- smoothing small scars.
Makeup made using a primer lasts a long time. It does not roll down or flow due to the silicone in the cosmetic product.
A few simple recommendations
After distributing the base, you need to wait a little. There is a visual fusion of the cosmetic product with the skin and soon the face primer completely ceases to be noticeable.
What is this if not a wonderful innovation in transforming your appearance? In addition, there is a special eyeshadow base that allows you to greatly reduce the amount of shadow needed for makeup. This product has a hypoallergenic property, as it is intended for use on the skin close to the mucous membrane of the eyes.
Applying primer usually does not involve using foundation. Although you can do this if necessary. To complete the creation of perfect facial skin, you need to use powder.
All beauties who constantly strive for the ideal should definitely try a product such as a face primer. After all, flawless glowing skin is the dream of every girl who really takes care of herself.
Possible harm
The cosmetics industry would not offer anything that would harm the skin, that's a fact. In the case of a primer, the main thing is to choose it for your skin type. For example, if your skin is sensitive and problematic, purchasing a heavy silicone primer without consulting a cosmetologist will lead to the appearance of new rashes and redness. It is important to follow the operating instructions, such as the expiration date and recommended area of application; you should not use eyelid primer on the entire face and vice versa.
Hygiene
When using a primer, it is important to remember that the product must be washed off the skin before going to bed. Properties such as hiding pores and leveling the relief at night turn into disadvantages. Primer can clog pores, leading to the appearance of comedones and blackheads.
Washing should take place in several stages. First you need to remove makeup with a cotton pad soaked in a special product. After massaging, apply hydrophilic oil and rinse with warm water. The final step will be washing with foam or gel. This approach will allow you to completely remove foundation and primer from your face so that your skin can breathe at night.
Application to face
The product is applied to prepared skin. This is a prerequisite that ensures ease of application and durability of the product. The primer is convenient to apply and distribute with a sponge or porous sponge.
Primer application steps:
- First, cleanse the skin of excess fat, dust particles and other contaminants. A daily gel or foam cleanser is suitable;
- pat your face dry with a cloth towel;
- moisturize with day face cream;
- remove excess;
- wait 10 minutes until the cream is completely absorbed;
- apply primer with a sponge in the direction from the center of the face to the periphery;
- If desired, you can lightly tap the product with your fingertips.
If you need to cover up redness, bruising or unevenness, you should cover it up first. Wait until the primer is absorbed and then apply one coat of product on top. Distribute evenly.
