So today I want to talk about Primers! Now I have oily/acne prone skin so I stick to matte products.
When I first started using makeup I never used a primer before my foundation but once I got used to wearing makeup and playing around with different foundations I noticed they wouldn't stay on very long and just slide off my face due to the natural oils it produces! So here are some of the primers I discovered that work great for me.
Primers are important for many different reasons,
1. Because they cover your pores so that your foundation doesn't seep into them and make them appear larger.
2. They give a matte finish (for those who have oily skin)
3. They help so your foundation glides on effortlessly.
4. Most primers are HD, and this means that they photograph very well.
5. Different primers with colors help with certain skin discoloration, and more.
My absolute favorite primer at the moment is Benefit The POREfessional!
What is says it does: Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup stay put with this priming phenomenon. The silky and lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to create a smoother-than-smooth canvas or used throughout the day to mattify shine and touch up problem areas. It’s so translucent, no one will know you’re wearing anything! The oil-free formula contains vitamin E, which is known to protect skin from free radicals.
This primer for me and for many other bloggers and youtube gurus is the holy grail of primers!
It does what's promised! It glides on beautifully, covers pores but does not clog them. It is oil free and never has broken me out so I love it! It does have a tint to it but when you put on the skin it is translucent. You can find it at Sephora and ulta and obviously on the internet. The price is $30 and you get 0.75 oz. You don't need a whole lot of it and try putting only where you have enlarged pores.
My drugstore alternative is L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Oil-Free.
So What it says it does: It's not a moisturizer. It's not a foundation. It's more than a primer. Introducing Miracle Blur, the first-of-its-kind instant skin smoothing oil-free Finishing Cream. Miracle Blur was specially formulated with a distinctive cushiony texture that instantly blurs lines, wrinkles, pores and uneven texture. This unique Finishing Cream blends seamlessly into skin so it instantly looks and feels smooth, leaving a velvet-soft matte finish. A finishing cream in the truest sense, Revitalift Miracle Blur should be the final step in every woman's skincare routine, applied after moisturizer. It can also be worn under foundation for smoother, more even application and wear.
Why Is It Different? Revitalift's first Finishing Cream that delivers instant results. Opti-Blur technology diffuses light on skin for a soft-focus effect that instantly smoothes lines and wrinkles, hides pores and minimizes little flaws and imperfections. Miracle Blur has been specially formulated with a distinctive cushiony texture that instantly blurs lines, wrinkles, pores and uneven texture. Instantly blurs lines, wrinkles and pores.
A finishing cream in the truest sense, Revitalift Miracle Blur should be the final step in every woman's skincare routine, applied after moisturizer.
See Dramatic Results:
- Instantly erases the look of lines, wrinkles and pores.
- In 4 weeks, wrinkles, lines and pores appear minimized.
- Skin texture appears smoother.
You do get more product with this one, it comes in 1.18 Fl. Oz. and you can find it at any drugstore including ulta and the internet. Price ranges from $20 to $25.
For color corrector when I do have redness due to breakouts I go between 2.
For a more high end product I use the
SMASHBOX Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer. I use the green one that minimizes redness.
What else you need to know:
ADJUST: green-toned to reduce redness and correct botchy skintone.
BLEND: apricot-toned to even out skintone and specifically counteract dark spots including brown spots and uneven skintones.
BALANCE: lavender-toned to brighten dull or sallow skin and even out skintone.
So this primer works wonders if you have redness. You apply it to your face and minutes later you see the redness disappear! Its actually really cool! Now this primer is also a "Photo Finish" primer so it does photograph pretty good. This primer also comes in different colors for different causes.
This primer can be found at Sephora and ulta and the internet.
It comes in 1 fl. oz which is $38 but also comes in 0.4 fl. oz which is $10 so you can also buy the sample size to try it out.
My Drugstore alternative is L'OREAL Studio Secrets Professional Color Correcting Primer
Again I use the green one for correcting my redness
What it does: Professional Color Correcting Primers glide on smoothly to immediately correct and improve the look of your complexion. Each of the three professional correctors is formulated to address your unique skin type:
Anti-Redness: Neutralizes redness
Anti-Dull Skin (medium/deep skin): Gives a radiant, healthy glow to medium/dark skin tones.
I like this formula as well because it is a cheaper alternative and it does cover my redness pretty well!
This primer can be found at any drugstore as well as ulta and the internet. You do get less product in this one compared to the smashbox you get 0.68 fl oz but it is a lot cheaper at $13!
Around my birthday I became a VIB at Sephora and received a free makeup application so I decided to use it on my birthday. Me being crazy with makeup and my skin I was asking the girl who did my makeup to tell me exactly what she was using. Once she put the primer on my face I knew I would love it!! She used the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15.
What it is: A mineral-based, water-resistant primer with SPF 15 that neutralizes the skin, minimizes shine, and creates a smooth, uniform canvas for flawless makeup application.
What it does: What it does:This clean, satin-finish formula helps keep makeup looking fresh and prevents fading. Veil Mineral Primer also absorbs excess oils and minimizes the appearance of pores by evenly distributing light to help hide and soften skin imperfections and fine lines.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
Veil Mineral Primer is formulated with naturally derived titanium dioxide and zinc oxide instead of chemical sun-blocking agents. This water-resistant primer is also 100% free of fragrance, oil, and gluten.
So it does a lot, as do all the Hourglass products. It truly is an amazing product and you just have to try it to understand what I mean!
This can be found at Sephora and online. It comes in 3 different sizes which is good for you pocket :P
0.33 oz is at $18. 1 oz at $52 and the jumbo size 2 oz at $72 a $104 value!
And last but not least a primer that keeps my makeup on all night. Benefit Cosmetics Stay Flawless 15 - Hour Primer.
I picked this primer up before Christmas because I knew I would be going out and I would be wearing my makeup for a long time. And boy am I happy I did! The formula is tricky because it is in a stick formation and it does dry very fast once you put it on your skin but it did prolong the wear of my makeup!
What it does: Take flawless into overtime! This instant PRO-long primer acts like a magnet to lock on your foundation for up to 15 fresh and flawless hours. The invisible stick-primer glides directly onto skin for optimal wear and a natural-looking finish.
What it is formulated WITHOUT: - Parabens
What else you need to know:
Do the twist! Remember to turn the stick down before replacing cap.
Research Results:
A consumer-panel survey of Hello Flawless Liquid Foundation & Powder self-reported the following results:
- 94% said it helped foundation last longer
- 97% saw an improvement in the look of skin/complexion
- 94% said it increased foundation coverage
- 97% said it enhanced foundation’s performance
It does what's promised. It prolonged the wear of my makeup and didn't break me out at all. Some people do say that it breaks in half so you do have to be very careful not to wind it up to much and don't use to much pressure. How to use it, the website and the box say to put it all over the face and immediately put on your foundation so this way it is mixed together, but it does dry fast so you have to work quickly with it. I suggest to do small areas, each time so it doesn't dry on you. This primer can be found at Sephora ulta and the internet. It is 1 size 0.54 oz and costs $32. Don't forget that it is in a stick formation so you will have this product for a while!
And that was it for primers ladies. I do have 2 more that I haven't tried out long enough to do a review on but I will soon! One is drugstore and one is high end. I'm sorry that there where only 2 from the drugstore but it is tricky to find primers at the drugstore.
I hope you liked this post and I will have a foundation post up on Saturday or Sunday and that will also include formulas for dry skin and combo as well! All comments are welcomed ladies as well as what posts you would like me to write next! Have a wonderful remainder of the week!
Love, hugs and kisses from my home to yours <3
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