With flawless perfect skin being widely sought after
one of the most common questions I'm asked is "Should I be using a primer?"
Followed by " If so. which one?". The answer to the first question is YES!!
For flawless foundation application a Primer is absolutely necessary
I can't do my make up without it!! The answer to the second question is not always so simple. Your skin type has alot to do with finding a primer perfect for you.
Which is why I decided to do this blog in such depth, I wanted my readers to have choice.
To help you find exactly what you need, I've pulled together
my favourite primers for every skin type. 30 to be exact! From oily to dry, and combination
to acne. I've got your next primer purchase covered.
Normal Skin: Normal skin is not too dry and not too oily. It has: No or few imperfections No severe sensitivity Barely visible pores A radiant complexion. It is the least problematic out of all the skin types. Good Primers for this skin type:
1. Clarins - Beauty Flash Balm £29.00
2.Make Up Forever - HD Foundation Primer £11.24
3. Chanel - Sheer Illuminating Base £27.90
4.Rimmel - Fix & Perfect Pro £6.99
5. Estee Lauder - Face Primer Plus £22.50
Dry Skin: Dry skin can produce, almost invisible pores, dull, rough complexion, red patches, less elasticity visible lines.
When exposed to drying factors, skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed. If your skin is very dry you may want to use:
1.Laura Mercier - Hydrating Primer £28.00
2. NARS - Multi-Protect £25.00
3. Stila - Hydrating Primer £22.00
4.Smash box - Photo Finish Hydrating £28.00
5.Bobbi Brown - Vitamin Enriched Face Base £33.00
Oily Skin : Enlarged pores, dull or shiny, thick complexion ,bblackheads, pimples, or other blemishes Oiliness can change depending upon the time of year or the weather but if you experience any of these symptoms try:
1. Clinique - Pore Minimiser £20.00
2. MAC - Prep + Prime Skin £20.50
3. Lancome - La Base £25.50
4. No.7 - Shine Free £12.50
5. Smash box - Photo Finish £25.00
Combination Skin: A combination skin type can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others, such as the T-zone (nose, forehead, and chin). Many people have combination skin, which may benefit from slightly different types of skin care in different areas. Combination skin can produce, overly dilated pores, bblackheads, Shiny skin. Try using:
1. illamasqua - Hydra Veil £27
2.Clinque - Colour Corrects Dullness £20
3.Giorgio Armani - Fluid Master primer £30
4. MAC - Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone £16
5. Nivea - Express Hydration Primer £4.99
Acne prone/ Sensitive: If your skin is sensitive, try to find out what your triggers are so you can avoid them. You may have sensitive skin for a variety of reasons, but often it's in response to particular products
Sensitive skin can show up as: Acne/Spots, redness, itching, burning dryness. Try:
1. MAC - Prep + Prime - Face Protection £23
2.Bare Minerals - Prime Time Original £21
3.Clarins - Instant Smooth £26
4. L'oreal - Studio Secrets £14
5. Make Up Forever HD - Green £11.24
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