Do you want to create a dewy base that will allow your makeup to flourish throughout the entire day? If so, face primer should be on your list. While many assume that it’s an unnecessary step to add to your routine, it’s not. It makes more of a difference than you might expect. Adding a primer as a base is one of the best ways to get the most out of your makeup application. It can help to enhance the texture, longevity, and finish. What it does is effectively glide over pores, smooths out rough patches, and even out fine lines for a much smoother canvas for your makeup. It gets your skin best prepared for the makeup application.
Here are some of the best tips for applying makeup primer and why you need to use it…
1. Apply It On Clean Skin
As you would with any other cosmetic, you want to ensure that you are applying it on skin that’s been cleaned. You want your skin to be clean and moisturized. Allow your skin care products to sink into your skin for a couple of minutes or so. From there, you can start to use the foundation brush to evenly spread the primer around different areas of your face. You can always use your fingers to apply it to troublesome areas if you have red marks, dryness, or even dark circles.
2. Don’t Use Too Much
A lot of people tend to use too much. When you are applying the primer, you can go easy. You should only use an amount that’s around pea-sized. This is enough for your skin. A little certainly goes a long way with this type of product. Your makeup will end up sliding around your face and it won’t apply well if you apply too much primer from the start. Because the consistency is very lightweight, you should notice a difference in the texture of your skin even with only a small amount applied.
3. Make Your Primer Last
You want to ensure that you are making your makeup last as long as possible. After all, that’s one of the main reasons for using it. The natural oils that exist in your skin are what break down your makeup. Because of this, using a primer can help to minimize this process and give the makeup a much more even surface to adhere to. Also, the primer can act much like a shield and block water or debris that could cause your makeup to get messed up.
4. Reduce Your Fine Lines and Pores
Believe it or not, primer can be a very effective way to reduce the appearance of fine lines and enlarged pores. When you apply primer, you get to smooth out your skin. It can fill in those creases that cause your makeup to apply unevenly. Using a primer will effectively prepare your skin for the best application possible of your makeup. While primers do cover pores, they don’t block or clog them. This means that even those who are prone to acne can use them without fear.
5. Prevent Excessive Shine
While everyone wants to have skin that glows, there’s a big difference between having that natural dewy appearance versus one that is greasy. No one wants to deal with excessive shine. That shine causes your skin to reflect light in photos. When you have a lot of sebum production, it can cause your skin to look overly greasy. When you use primer, it can prevent oil from messing up your makeup by soaking up the skin’s natural oil and minimizing the shine in the process.
