Many people believe a primer is a waste of time and money as a moisturiser does the same thing. This is not the case as they have different purposes and benefits. So why bother with a primer?
A primer has many different benefits, they are great for preparing the skin for a flawless makeup application. I will share with you a number of reasons why you should invest in a primer.
Almost every cosmetic house has a primer or a number of primers in their range. They are used for various reasons, a radiant look, for mattifying shiny appearance, for minimising pores or colour correcting and minimising redness.
Depending on your skin type is there is definitely a great primer out there for you!
For myself, I use two different primers every time I apply my makeup; one to help control my oily nose and the other applied to the rest of my face for a dewy radiant look. There are radiant primers that also have oil controlling properties but because only my nose will get so oily throughout the day I prefer to use a mattifying one on that area. I would not apply my makeup without using a primer, they make such a difference.
1. A primer acts as a barrier between your skin and your makeup, it prevents the foundation from settling into any imperfections giving you a more flawless finish.
2. Unfortunately liquid foundation can accentuate pores making them look larger and more visible. A primer will seal the pores and once again act as a barrier. For anyone who has large pores there are primers out there that will create a blurring effect over the area almost immediately
3. Do your research and test the primers on your skin. Most primers out there are non-comedogenic which means they will not irritate your skin, block pores or cause you to have a break out. Even if you have sensitive skin there is a primer out there for you.
4. A primer will give you a more youthful appearance because it fills in those fine lines preventing the foundation from accentuating them. Some primers even have anti-aging ingredients.
5. If you have acne, a primer can help the appearance of your skin by somewhat concealing it. A primer will not act as a treatment for the acne but it will help how your concealer and foundation settle on your skin.
6. A primer feels great on your skin, you only need a pea sized amount to cover your entire face. It's a very thin, lightweight layer that takes seconds to apply. My skin feels more luminous and hydrated after applying my primer.
7. Many primers have an SPF in them which will help prevent aging and pigmentation. With the ever growing harsh sun the more layers of SPF protection the better.
8. What is the main purpose for a primer? To help our makeup stay on longer, without a primer your foundation will move and separate a lot earlier in the day. We sweat through our pores and the primer will help slow the process down acting as a shield.
There are so many reasons why a primer is worth adding to your beauty regime, are the benefits listed worth a couple of extra minutes?
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