What Is Makeup Primer And How Do You Apply It?

Priming your face is the most important part of your makeup routine, as it sets the foundation for how your makeup will look like.

Primer can have anti-ageing effects, making your skin look smoother and more youthful.

Why should you use a makeup primer?

Just like with moisturiser, oily, dry, and mature skin may need different primers that will work with their face type.

Tips for choosing a makeup primer

These steps are very important to follow when properly priming your face.

Steps for priming your face

You should be washing and cleansing your face with gentle and natural skin care products, so your skin won’t become irritated.

Wash your face thoroughly

Once the moisturiser has been absorbed into your skin, you can then start to apply your primer. It is recommended that you only use a pea-sized amount at first.

Introduce the makeup primer to your skin

This one minute is crucial for allowing the primer to properly set on your face – if you don’t wait, your makeup could look patchy or uneven.

Wait at least one minute before applying makeup.

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