Today on sale you can easily find all the necessary decorative cosmetics to create the perfect make-up. An important part in it is the foundation. One of the best makeup base options is a face primer. What it is and how the tool is used is described below.

Face primer - what is it?

The term "primer" means a tool that is the basis for decorative cosmetics. On sale, it is found in different consistencies - both liquid and creamy.

It is the primer that is able to mask those skin problems that the usual tonal remedy cannot cope with. This is not only acne, redness, but even wrinkles. The special structure of the agent under discussion allows the active substances from its composition to fill in the irregularities of the skin and make them invisible.

What is it for?

First of all, you need to figure out what the primer is for. As noted above, it is primarily used to mask skin imperfections. With such a tool, the face becomes really perfect. Unlike the tone and powder, the primer is invisible to others and does not flow in the heat. From the outside, it seems that the girl naturally possesses perfect skin.

Why else do you need a primer:

  • The product cares for the skin - moisturizes and nourishes. Often, it immediately replaces day and night creams.
  • This makeup base protects your face from sunlight. Additionally, creams with a UV filter will not need to be used.
  • The tool provides make-up perfect lasting. It will remain perfect until the evening.

It should be noted that the primer does not clog pores (unlike the “tonal”). On the contrary, such a product regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, removing excessive shine. With a primer, it becomes especially easy to do contouring. After all, it is much easier to darken and brighten even, uniform skin in the right areas.

Types of makeup foundation

In general, the primer is a universal cosmetic product. But still on sale it is possible to find several of its types at once. Each of them performs certain tasks.

  1. The correcting primer. This is the most popular option among modern shoppers. Masks skin defects. It makes the skin relief more even, filling in wrinkles and hiding other imperfections.
  2. Matting primer. Ideal for oily skin. It also evens out the relief of the face, but also reduces fat content. The matting properties of the product prevent ugly gloss on the surface of the skin.
  3. Giving shine. This type of primer always contains reflective particles. The latter are "able" to scatter light. As a result, an effect of soft attractive radiance of the skin is created.
  4. Moisturizing Primer. A great option for dry and mature skin. Not only hides its flaws, but also gives a subtle radiance and thoroughly moisturizes.

The primer is available in various colors. So, green is chosen to mask rashes, redness and all kinds of irregularities in the skin. Yellow makes dark circles under the eyes invisible and evens out skin color. Violet gives the face a natural, attractive shade. Orange not only evens out the tone, but also copes with masking bruises.

How to use?

In order to achieve the maximum positive effect when using the primer, you need to not only choose the right color, but also learn how to use it correctly. It must be remembered that the universal remedy is applied directly to the face - cheekbones, cheeks, chin, eye area, forehead and other areas. And, for example, there are separate primers for lips and eyelids.

The makeup base is applied according to the following scheme:

  1. First, the skin is cleansed. It is advisable to use a light moisturizer for her. You can start working with the primer only after completely absorbing the first agent.
  2. A small amount of camouflage is applied to the sponge. It should turn out a little wet. Further, the product is distributed lightly throughout the face, moving the sponge from the eyes to the cheekbones and cheeks, from the nose to the chin and forehead. The primer should be lightly rubbed into the skin. Only a green remedy is applied not to the whole face, but pointwise to problem areas.
  3. After 2-3 minutes, you can evaluate the result of applying the base and reprocess the T-zone. This is especially true for the owner of oily skin.

To facilitate your task, you should buy a special concealer brush. It will allow you to apply the base as evenly as possible. When working in the eye area, primer can only be applied to the upper eyelid. Or use a special tool for this area.

Special primers for lips and eyelashes are applied to the corresponding areas with a very thin layer. To make the makeup natural and neat, it is better to choose their transparent options.

Possible application errors

Using a primer is quite simple.

But even under such conditions, the girls make mistakes, because of which their makeup on such a base looks unnatural and untidy:

  • Do not try to rub the product too much into the skin or drive it. Otherwise, the tone of the face will turn out uneven.
  • Do not apply the base on dry skin or just applied with a moisturizing effect.
  • If you use too much primer, you can get a completely unpredictable complexion. In addition, the tone will be too “heavy”.

You always need to check the expiration date of the product in question before purchase. In any case, an expired primer must not be used for a person.

How can I replace the product?

If there is no way to buy a ready-made good primer, then you can replace it with other options with a similar action. For example, purchase green tea powder. This tool will cope with acne and blackheads.

For oily skin, you can choose any powder based on corn starch or clay. It will have an anti-inflammatory effect, and eliminate shine.

For mature skin, powder is acquired, based on silk. She gives the face a beautiful glow and fights inflammation.

The best face primers

The rating of the best primers for the face was made by popular video bloggers engaged in reviews of cosmetics.

In the resulting list of places were distributed as follows:

  1. In the first place were the bases from the MAC. They are suitable not only for "amateur", but even for professional makeup. Means give the skin a light, natural glow. It perfectly disguises almost any imperfections.
  2. Means from MaxFactor. This is a silicone primer with a very light texture that protects the skin well from sunlight. Easy and quick to apply, significantly prolongs the life of makeup. It has sunscreen components and a light texture.
  3. Basis from "Loreal". A gel remedy that for 8 hours perfectly moisturizes the skin. Gives it shine, visually smoothes. It can be used not only as a base, but also as an independent masking agent.
  4. Primers from Smashbox. The manufacturer has many options for such tools. Each of them performs one main task. For example, masks acne or fills wrinkles. Any of them degreases the surface of the skin.

Makeup Foundation Cost

First of all, the cost of a primer depends on its manufacturer. To determine which base is better for you to choose, it is worth examining the reviews of girls who have already managed to try the tool you like, and also independently test several options at once.

On average, the cost of a universal primer from popular manufacturers is from 557 to 2050 rubles. If there are no large cosmetics stores in the city, the product can be ordered on the Internet.

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