I just randomly decided to make a series of posts about the different aspects of make up.
Maybe some people who are new to make up will learn something, or maybe it'll just be a fun read for you.
I'll try to keep everything concise but then again I do like to ramble so this is your warning :D
There are generally mixed views about primers. Some people don't bother with them
at all and just think it's an extra layer to bother with and extra money spent,
whereas other people couldn't live without them.
Primers have been made to produced for different purposes:
known to neutralise red.
Purple or pink primers are for brightening a dull complexion. Sallow complexions
are caused by yellow undertones and purple primers help to lift the
complexion by counteracting the yellow. Pink primers add a subtle
glow to help brighten any face. Some brightening primers also
contain small amounts of pearl/shimmer to add an iridescent touch to the skin.
Primers for smoothing the complexion and hiding large pores are
mostly silicon based. The silicon helps to temporarily fill out the pores and fine
lines, creating a much smoother base for your foundation to be applied over
and preventing caking of the foundation.
Finding yourself with an oily forehead at midday can be extremely irritating, hence
lots of people turn to primers to help absorb excess oil during the day.
Other times, some people will see foundation as being harmful to the skin if applied directly
to it, which is why they like to use a base to act as a protective layer.
This ones a no brainer, primers with sunscreen are obviously used as sun protection.
Of course, once you've chosen your which area you want to target
with your primer, you're going to need to choose one (duh).
There are so many out there, it can be a little overwhelming.
Here I've listed a couple of brands and links to the different primers they have,
ranging from drugstore to high end.
NYX - they have a range of four primers and the HD Studio Photogenic Primer
has received some awesome reviews. Click here for the NYX site.
L'oreal Paris has a nice range of primers, tending to problems all listed above.
Click here to see the range.
Smashbox's range of primers appear rather popular amongst bloggers,
with the Photo Finish Foundation Primer being the favourite. They have a rather larger range, click here to see, but carry a high price tag.
MAC carry their Prep and Prime range which provides primers targeted for all parts
of the face and all sorts of complaints. They have a lip primer, one for oil control, one for brightening and even powders to really set the make up. Check them out here.
There are obviously many many MANY more brands out there
with their own primers, some that work better than others,
some that may work for others but leave others digusted.
I highly suggest looking around online for reviews by people who have
a similar skin type to yourself and always trying the testers (on your hands of course) if available.
Underneath are the primers that I currently own myself.
I haven't included reviews for them this time round as it'll just make this post longer than it already needs to be.
I will be doing reviews for these soon though ^^
That's the end of my primer post!
Maybe some people who are new to make up will learn something, or maybe it'll just be a fun read for you.
I'll try to keep everything concise but then again I do like to ramble so this is your warning :D
There are generally mixed views about primers. Some people don't bother with them
at all and just think it's an extra layer to bother with and extra money spent,
whereas other people couldn't live without them.
Primers have been made to produced for different purposes:
- Covering redness
- Brightening up a sallow complexion
- Smoothing out pores, fine lines and uneven skin texture.
- Controlling oil production
- Creating a protective base between skin and foundation
- As a sunscreen
known to neutralise red.
Purple or pink primers are for brightening a dull complexion. Sallow complexions
are caused by yellow undertones and purple primers help to lift the
complexion by counteracting the yellow. Pink primers add a subtle
glow to help brighten any face. Some brightening primers also
contain small amounts of pearl/shimmer to add an iridescent touch to the skin.
Primers for smoothing the complexion and hiding large pores are
mostly silicon based. The silicon helps to temporarily fill out the pores and fine
lines, creating a much smoother base for your foundation to be applied over
and preventing caking of the foundation.
Finding yourself with an oily forehead at midday can be extremely irritating, hence
lots of people turn to primers to help absorb excess oil during the day.
Other times, some people will see foundation as being harmful to the skin if applied directly
to it, which is why they like to use a base to act as a protective layer.
This ones a no brainer, primers with sunscreen are obviously used as sun protection.
Of course, once you've chosen your which area you want to target
with your primer, you're going to need to choose one (duh).
There are so many out there, it can be a little overwhelming.
Here I've listed a couple of brands and links to the different primers they have,
ranging from drugstore to high end.
NYX - they have a range of four primers and the HD Studio Photogenic Primer
has received some awesome reviews. Click here for the NYX site.
L'oreal Paris has a nice range of primers, tending to problems all listed above.
Click here to see the range.
Smashbox's range of primers appear rather popular amongst bloggers,
with the Photo Finish Foundation Primer being the favourite. They have a rather larger range, click here to see, but carry a high price tag.
MAC carry their Prep and Prime range which provides primers targeted for all parts
of the face and all sorts of complaints. They have a lip primer, one for oil control, one for brightening and even powders to really set the make up. Check them out here.
There are obviously many many MANY more brands out there
with their own primers, some that work better than others,
some that may work for others but leave others digusted.
I highly suggest looking around online for reviews by people who have
a similar skin type to yourself and always trying the testers (on your hands of course) if available.
Underneath are the primers that I currently own myself.
I haven't included reviews for them this time round as it'll just make this post longer than it already needs to be.
I will be doing reviews for these soon though ^^
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This is my first post about make up so if you have any tips
to help me improve my posts, please comment below ^^
Thanks for reading!
Jia
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Heeey :)
ReplyDeleteId like to ask what's the best primer you've ever used? Thanks
Xoxo pam -www.themakeupsafari.blogspot.com
Hello ^^
DeleteFor now I'd like to say my favourite is Benefit's Porefessional. It really does make my skin look very smooth! ^^
Thanks for dropping by ^^