What Is Makeup Primer?
Makeup primer creates the perfect base for makeup application helping your favourite looks to stay put for longer. If you’re curious about makeup primer and keen to know which the best primer is for your skin type or concern, then keeping on reading as we explore everything there is to know about magical makeup primer.
What is makeup primer?
Makeup primer is the step between moisturiser and foundation and there are many types of primer available. Different primers can help with different things such as colour correcting, reducing the appearance of pores and mattifying an oily complexion.
Most makeup primers contain silicone-based polymers making the product feel silky and soft when applied to your face. These polymers smooth out the surface texture of the skin which will in turn help reduce the appearance of fine lines and mild scarring.
The benefits of using a makeup primer
Primers are a staple in my personal makeup bag, as well as my kit! It’s the one step I never miss out! If you want flawless long lasting makeup, neither should you!
- Laurretta Power – Senior MUA @ benefit Cosmetics
There are many makeup primers available for all skin types, so you’ll be sure to find the right one to suit the needs of your skin whether you’re looking for makeup longevity or a boost of hydration.
How many times have you mastered your makeup look, only for it to not last as long as you’d like? Makeup primer can help with this as it helps to give your signature smoky eye or fresh dewy base something to stick to.
If you have large pores, particularly if you have an oily or combination skin type, you may want to reduce their size and appearance. Makeup primer is perfect for helping achieve this thanks to its smoothing effect.
Say goodbye to shine with a mattifying primer. Strike the balance between dewy skin and oily skin, a mattifying primer will help keep excess oil at bay by absorbing it. Many mattifying makeup primers also include ingredients that help target the overproduction of sebum making these primers perfect for oily skin types.
Primer is especially helpful in adding an extra layer of hydration to the skin when used with your favourite moisturiser. This is especially useful if your skin tends to be on the drier side. A good hydrating primer allows your skin to be treated to even more hydration resulting in a dewy healthy glow.
The best makeup primers
benefit Porefessional Face Primer The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Illamasqua Hydra Veil Primer Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Travel Size Too Faced Mini Hangover Primer Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Foundation Primer
The best primers for all skin types
The
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RRP: £32.00Current price: £25.60
The best mattifying primer
Ideal for all skin types, the
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RRP: £6.00Current price: £5.10
The best hydrating primers
Boost hydration with the refreshing
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£29.00
Looking for a primer that doubles up as skincare? The
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RRP: £34.00Current price: £17.00
The best eyeshadow primer
It’s a beauty classic for a reason, the
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£15.00
The best brightening primer
For a bright and healthy complexion choose the
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£16.00
The best long-wearing primer
The
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RRP: £29.50Current price: £14.75
By choosing the right primer you’ll help to keep your skin looking luminous for longer, even out your skin tone and help your makeup to go the extra mile.
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