Primer before foundation

Where to Apply Primer

When applying primer, make sure you use a pea-sized amount. A little goes a long way with this miracle product and if you use too much, your makeup may end up sliding around your face instead of melting into your skin. As the consistency is lightweight and not at all greasy, you'll feel the difference in texture immediately, even with a small amount.  Primer makeup use In addition to a face primer, eye primer is a must in any makeup routine. Think about it: What’s worse than creating a perfect masterpiece on your eyes, only to have it crease, fade or smudge just an hour or so later? Eye primer is quick and easy to swipe on and makes a world of difference in the pigment and longevity of your shadow. Our pick for an eye primer that creates a crease-free base and dries invisibly is the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. 

Face primer use

Heavy Coverage: BB Cream Before Foundation

Answering the five questions below will help you choose the right primer for your skin type. Some work hard to reduce the size of pores, others help to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A whole host of primers help to mattify the skin and many serve as an extra hydrating step, while the rest focus on tone and colour correcting. Sign Up For Email Updates Phillips also recommends giving primer a full minute to dry before layering anything on top in order to avoid disturbing the makeup. "The trick with any primer is to make sure it’s applied in a small dime-to-nickel-size amount and it's fully blended in first ," says Avendaño, who explains that this is why he likes to use his fingers to control the spreadability and make sure the primer doesn't pill-up or gather anywhere on the skin. "Apply lightly and sparingly is my go-to rule for primers," he adds.

Primer before and after