Good morning!
It's Monday. I'm up. I have a bucket of coffee and a list of some of my favourite priming products for you guys. Today I'm going to be going through what primers do, how to use them, and also give you some information on particular products that have worked really well for me. I have my homework done, let's get cracking!
First of all, lets talk about what a "primer" is. A primer is a product used after skincare but before foundation to correct any imbalances or issues with the skin. These products usually correct high colouring, excess oil or dryness in the skin among other things.
Primers are generaqlly cream, gel or liquid and are best applied with fingers and gently massaged into the skin. Some primers can be worn alone to combat particular problems without layering make up on top.
A product might not have "Primer" on the lable but that doesn't mean it won't work brilliantly at this stage. I'll talk about this when we come to particular products below. I don't currently own (but have tried and loved!) all of the items listed below so I have links to where these products can be viewed and purchased if you feel so inclined. On we go!
Smashbox Photo Finish Light.
Best for: Oily Skin.
This primer is one of many that uses silicone ingedients. Silicone, when used in cosmetics, gives them a nice silky texture and can absorb any excess oil. The more silicone, the thicker the formula and the softer the feel. This products is a thinner fluid, but I like that. It doesn't create a build up of excess product on oily skin, and is a staple for summer months. For combination skin where oiliness isn't so prominent, the original Photo Finish formula might be worth looking at.
To view this product, click here.
Illamasqua Hydra Veil
Best for: Dehydrated skin.
I love this product for normal/dry combination skin or dehydrated skin. This product contains glycerin which is amazing for lightweight hydration without being greasy as it infuses the skin with water instead of oil. Hydra Veil comes in a very cool looking pot with a small spatula to spoon the product onto your hand/palette. Hygiene was definitely a focal point for this one.
This is one of this products you can also incorporate into your skin care for days when make up isn't on the agenda. I love this if I have a little bit of sunburn across my nose, it's so soothing and stops my foundation irritating those areas. Illamasqua also do a Matte Veil primer for oily skins.
For more on Hydra Veil click here.
MAC Strobe Cream.
Best for: Dry, dull skin.
This is one of those products that isn't called a primer, but works amazingly to prep dry or mature skin for foundation. This is a moisturising cream that contains a little bit of silicone for a nice silky slip, as well as multiple plant extracts like apple, grape and green tea. The best thing about this product is the pearl sheen it contains. Strobe Cream illuminates the skin immediately and creates a soft glow through foundation. It can also be layered over creamier foundations as a cream highlight. I love Strobe Cream for mature skin as it adds a healthy glow. Kudos for the fresh scent as well. (You'll know it as soon as you open the bottle, every MAC store smells like this and Fix+ )
To visit the MAC website and have a closer look at Strobe Cream go here.
No7 Brilliantly Bare Beauty Enhancer
Best for: Normal/Combination skin.
This product is fabulous. It's a light weight, silicone based product with a yellow tint. When blended into the skin you don't see any of that yellow, but on warmer skin tones it adds a soft and subtle glow. One thing I love about it is that it balances minor redness in the skin really well. Using a green base to correct redness can be too intense in some cases. The true yellow tone of this balm will balance skin tone and you can cover it really well without leaving an ashy cast to the skin. Because of the silicone this product also helps to hide pores.
For more on this little gem, check it out here
Urban Decay De-Slick Setting Spray
Best for: Oily skin.
Even though this is a setting spray you can use this guy before your foundation. Spritz De-Slick before your foundation to help control oil but with a really lightweight texture (again, summer must have for me!) and then when you're finished to lock it in. If I'm using a powder foundation, I use it underneath and buff the product over the top. I find it gives my under eye concealer something to blend into really smoothly. When I use liquid foundation and set with powder, I spray on top to take down the look of powder (I'm a setting powder fiend. I don't plan on changing my ways) and hold my make up in place. The aloe extract in this makes it nice and refreshing on the skin.
If you want a little nosey at this one, pop over here.
And that is where I stop for today! I've tried to include a varied range of skin types without being too broad and keeping you here forever. This is by no means the be all and end all of amazing primers, there's plenty more I want to get my greedy little paws on. These are just some that I've tried, loved, and would reach for again.
As always if you have any further questions on these products or want more information on priming the skin in general definitely get back to us and we'll do our best to arm you with helpful hints and info.
Until next time,
J x
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