Makeup artists swear by it, beauty fanatics love it…so what is foundation primer?
Foundation primer, unlike some beauty products, is quite self explanatory – it primes the skin in preparation for further make up application. However, foundation primers have many other benefits that help make them so freakin’ popular.
Recommendations
A foundation primer can help to:
- Ease the application of foundation
- Even out skin tone
- Increase the longevity of foundation
- Create a protective barrier between foundation and skin
- Keep foundation in place in hot conditions
- Prevent foundation and face powder caking
Foundation primers are usually water-based or silicone-based and, like most skincare products, there are a variety of different foundation primers available that cater for all skin types. In all honesty, most primers work well with all skin types. However I would advise those with oily skin to beware of the generic gel primers, as these often contain high amounts of silicone that cause greasy skin to look greasier!
Recommendations
- Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light (£25.00 Boots / $36.00 Sephora)
- Urban Decay de-slick in a tube (£18.00 Debenhams)
- Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Hydrating (£29.00 urbanretreat.co.uk / $33.00 Sephora)
- M.A.C PREP + PRIME SKIN (£21.00 maccosmetics.co.uk / $30.00 maccosmetics.com)
