What do you think when I say "primer?" The white stuff you paint on a wall before you do your real paint? Or, a useless makeup product that those crazy, wild-eyed cosmetic counter ladies try to force you to buy to bump up their commission. Too long has the humble primer been rejected and I'm here to set the record straight.
Most women don't use primers but they're essential in the summer. Think of them as makeup glue. They bond your makeup to your face but are lightweight enough to not be goopy. If you have really oily skin, don't moisturize before you apply your foundation and go straight to primer. I suggest getting one with SPF so you have that extra layer of sun protection under your base makeup.
Raves and Favs:
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| Smashbox Photo Finish Primer SPF 15, $42; sephora.com |
This stuff was developed by fashion photographers when they kept getting the "clown face." You know what I'm talking about. When your foundation photographs white, even though in normal light it looks like your skin color. This primer evens out skin, pores, and fine lines all the while keeping you clown face free. And it has SPF. Great for a wedding or special event.
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| Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, $30; sephora.com |
This primer is always on the "best of" makeup awards lists. If the beauty gurus like it, then maybe you should too. I love this primer because it's very sheer and more of a liquid, than the first, which is more of a gel, making it ideal for everyday wear.
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