Make up Basics#1 :PRIMER

                

"No Amount Of Makeup Can Mask An Ugly Heart"

Hello lovely ones. Today I want to discuss about  face Primer/Base in this new feature where we will discuss about every type of products required in make up. After cleansing, toning and moisturizing the first step is to apply a primer.

WHAT IS A PRIMER??
A Primer is a product you apply on your face before applying foundation. It smoothens,  mattifies and brightens the skin. It helps your make up last for a longer time. It smoothens your skin so that your foundation application is easier. A primer also forms a thin layer between skin and make up thereby reducing the chances of break outs due to make up.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRIMERS:
There are several different kinds of primers available. 
1.Smoothing Primers
2. Pore minimizing primers
3. Color correcting primers
4. Brightening primers
5. Mattifying Primers

Smoothing Primers: 
These Primers give you a smooth slippery effect on skin. They create a smooth base for foundation and make it easy for the foundation application. They sometimes have oil control properties and are mattifying. EX: LOREAL PARIS STUDIO SECRETS PROFESSIONAL SMOOTHING PRIMER

Pore minimizing Primers:
As the name suggests these primers are suitable for people who have large pores on skin. These primers minimizes the appearance of large pores. Benefit cosmetics came up with their new POREfessional primer which is raved about by many youtubers. 

Colour correcting primers:
These primers have a tiny amount of color in them which counter acts red/yellow and orange undertones. NYX manufactures affordable color correcting primers which help in neutralizing the overly warm tones of the skin. Green tinted primer counteracts the redness of the skin and minimizes the spots.  Lavender tinted primer works for yellow/orange tones.

 

 

Brightening primers:
As the name suggests these primers instantly brightens the skin adding some glow to the skin. There are some times some shiny light reflecting particles which cause the glow on skin.  These might be a little dewy so i do not suggest this for a very oil skinned people. Benefit cosmetics 'that gal' primer is a brightening primer which has highest ranking.

Mattifying primers:
These primers are a gift for oily skinned people. They not only control oil but also minimize pores. They eliminate shine and instantly mattify oily skin. They increase the wear time of foundation and prevents from wearing off because of their oil eliminating properties. Make up forever's All Mat primer is perfect for oily skin people. 

CHOOSE YOUR PRIMER:
Once you know your skin type it is not very difficult to choose a primer. If you have dull skin you can opt for color correcting primers or brightening primers. If you have oily skin you can chose mattifying primer or pore minimizing primers. If you have dry skin you can chose brightening primers . If you have redness then you can opt for color correcting primers.

HOW TO APPLY A PRIMER
* Applying primer is almost the first step of your make up so after toning and moisturizing wait for few minutes until your moisturizer is completely absorbed into the skin
* Dot your primer all over your face and spread using your fingers or brush. I personally use fingers as it saves a lot of product and also the warmth of the finger helps to blend the primer nicely.
* Wait until the primer is completely absorbed by the skin. This may take approximately 5 to 10min depending upon your skin type. Proceed to foundation.

PRIMERS I USE:
1.NYX Photo loving primer Lavender
2. Revlon Photo ready colour correcting primer
3. Loreal paris magic perfecting base

NYX photo loving primer is the best I have. I use it every time I apply make up on. It mattifies my T zone as well as corrects my tone imperfections. Buy online here

Revlon photo ready primer works as a mattifying as well as smoothing primer for me. I have used it couple of times and it works fine for me. Buy online here.

Loreal paris magic perfecting base is also a mattifying base but somehow this primer smoothens my skin. I love this primer. I use it when i feel my skin needs some extra pampering. Buy online here

Always remember to try these primers before purchasing. If you have acne prone skin or sensitive skin consult a doctor. If you are allergic to silicons please go through the ingredients list. 

Love,
Mounika Roches.