What is a good primer?
Our Skins Experts tell you all about primer make-up: from the benefits to how to choose the right one. Because a good primer smoothes skin, reduces imperfections and makes your make-up last longer. Find out which primer suits your skin and how it makes your make-up look even better.
Is a primer really necessary?
While a primer is not necessarily essential in your make-up routine, it can make the difference between a look that fades and a complexion that glows all day. A primer forms a levelling base between your skincare and foundation, allowing make-up to adhere better and stay on longer. It helps optically blur fine lines and pores, and subtly evens out skin texture. Moreover, primers can contain caring ingredients that respond to your skin's needs, such as hydration or protection against external influences. So for a long working day, an event or when you want your make-up to look that little bit more beautiful, a primer is definitely worth using.
How to choose the right primer?
Choosing a primer is all about your skin's needs. Are you looking for extra shine and hydration? Then a primer with caring properties will suit you. Do you have oilier skin or do you suffer from shine during the day? Then choose a mattifying primer that controls excess sebum. The area where you use the primer also plays a role: for eye make-up, there is a separate eye primer that prevents eye shadow from drawing in lines or fading. So you always choose the right product for optimal results.
What is a good matt primer?
For those who want a matte finish without shine throughout the day, Laura Mercier' s Pure Canvas Primer Blurring is a perfect choice. This primer refines skin texture and keeps Foundation long-lasting and beautifully matte.
What is a good eye primer?
An eye primer keeps your eye make-up from fading. NARS' Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base Transparent is transparent, lightweight and keeps your eye look fresh from morning to evening.
Is a primer good for your skin?
Many primers contain caring ingredients that support the skin. They form a protective layer between your skin and make-up, help maintain hydration and smooth skin texture. So a conditioning primer such as the True Skin Radiant Priming Serum from Ilia also acts caring in addition to functional.
Want to know even more about creating the perfect base for your make-up look? Then read our Skins Story: all about the perfect base make-up.
