If you are an eye shadow wearer, eye primer is a necessity! Here is why I have a love affair with both face and eye primers and why I highly recommend a primer - especially if you don't have a.) perfect skin or b.) are a human - You can usually fall into AT LEAST one of these categories.
Pros of foundation primer:
- foundation looks smoother
- foundation is less likely to settle into fine lines
- foundation lasts longer - which in turn helps everything applied after foundation to also last
- specific formulas can fill in fine lines and pores and give the look of a perfect complexion - with or without foundation over it.
- excellent for color correction
- can add luminosity
- look for oil free formulas to help oily skin hang on to your makeup for hours longer
- many have additional health benefits such as Vitamins or an SPF
Cons of foundation primer:
- adds time to your makeup routine
- another layer of product on your face
Cons of foundation primer:
- adds time to your makeup routine
- another layer of product on your face
Put a pea sized amount on your finger tips, then gently smooth across your entire face, including lightly on the under eye area. I use a flat kabuki brush to put it on in seconds all over.
Primers that fill pores. These are good for all skin types. Foundation or no.
Benefit POREfessional
This is the holy grail of smoothing primers. Someone actually thought I was my daughter's big sister. I give all the credit to a broad spectrum SPF and this primer.
This is the holy grail of smoothing primers. Someone actually thought I was my daughter's big sister. I give all the credit to a broad spectrum SPF and this primer.
- these primer formulas are great for anyone without perfectly smooth skin (isn't that everyone?). Slight scarring, large pores, fine lines, any imperfections that leave skin with an uneven texture. Put a pea sized amount on your finger tips, then gently smooth across your entire face, including lightly on the under eye area.
NYX Studio Perfect Primer in Clear
- an affordable basic option that smooths skin and sets the tone for the rest of your makeup.
- an affordable basic option that smooths skin and sets the tone for the rest of your makeup.
Smash box Photo Finish Primer Light (oil free)
- This is your basic oil free primer. This can also be worn without foundation to smooth and help control shine. I love all Smashbox primers (in general) for under foundation as well.
Color correction primers -
- these are great if you're a little red or a little yellow and need a little nudge into the neutral zone.
- I love this one for under eye darkness. This is a primer, not a concealer, but this helps with all color correction. When concealing undereye circles, always lean towards a concealer that has a touch of a peachy shade to it. Because undereye circles tend to be purple or blue, the opposite color on the color wheel will help neutralize them! That would be ORANGE! It's crazy, but it works. That's also why you see a trend right now of women using orange red lipsticks under their eyes then covering it with a skin tone concealer. Works wonders. Just make sure you practice that at home before you step out into the world if you try this interesting technique.
MAC Prep + Prime Fix +
- Kind of a confusing product if you chat with the MAC people, but my experience is that I spritz my face a couple times in lieu of a typical creamy primer on days that I'm in a hurry or am feeling dry. This is hydrating and refreshing and helps get your skin ready for what comes next. I also like to apply this when my makeup is finished. It especially helps if you've found yourself getting a little powder happy! I especially love this in the summer. Feels goooood.
MAC Prep + Prime Fix +
- Kind of a confusing product if you chat with the MAC people, but my experience is that I spritz my face a couple times in lieu of a typical creamy primer on days that I'm in a hurry or am feeling dry. This is hydrating and refreshing and helps get your skin ready for what comes next. I also like to apply this when my makeup is finished. It especially helps if you've found yourself getting a little powder happy! I especially love this in the summer. Feels goooood.
If you are an eye shadow lover, you are doing yourself an injustice if you don't use a shadow primer!
Pros of Shadow primer:
- remember when you spent 5-10 minutes putting on eyeshadow this morning? a good primer will allow you to gaze upon your work hours and hours later.
- many have concealing qualities and can help cover any darkness or veins
- it will help your shadows to go on true to color. See that color of shadow you picked out? Well forget about it! It doesn't look like that when you put it straight on your eyelid if you have any darkness or oiliness.
- many have anti aging benefits and vitamins - heck yes.
Cons of Shadow Primer:
- nothing. It's amazing and you should go buy some right now. :)
Put a tiny bit (teeny tiny bit) on the pad of your ring finger or on a small fluffy brush and apply all over your lid up to your brow. If you choose a colorless primer, go ahead and drag it across your brows too as any brow product you apply after that will now have serious staying power.
Cons of Shadow Primer:
- nothing. It's amazing and you should go buy some right now. :)
Put a tiny bit (teeny tiny bit) on the pad of your ring finger or on a small fluffy brush and apply all over your lid up to your brow. If you choose a colorless primer, go ahead and drag it across your brows too as any brow product you apply after that will now have serious staying power.
- the price is RIGHT on this guy and it works! it is colorless, so it will not conceal, but it works beautifully to help keep your shadow stay right where you put it! I highly recommend this one!
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
- the go to product to conceal and prime your lid. Drag this up to the lid and around your tear duct and you're already looking like you got 10 hours of sleep. Yes, please.
Urban Decay Primer Potion
This is a classic shadow primer. Good stuff and if you use it with Urban Decay's super pigmented shadows - holy moly. So good.
I would recommend a face primer for those special occasions and anytime you wear makeup or eye shadow - definitely take an extra 10 seconds to put on a thin layer of shadow primer!
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
- the go to product to conceal and prime your lid. Drag this up to the lid and around your tear duct and you're already looking like you got 10 hours of sleep. Yes, please.
Urban Decay Primer Potion
This is a classic shadow primer. Good stuff and if you use it with Urban Decay's super pigmented shadows - holy moly. So good.
I would recommend a face primer for those special occasions and anytime you wear makeup or eye shadow - definitely take an extra 10 seconds to put on a thin layer of shadow primer!
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