Whether your skin is oily, dry, sensitive, or normal, a primer is available for every skin type. Let's find out how to choose the right makeup primer.
It is very important to apply primer before applying makeup. It creates a layer on your face and creates the perfect base for makeup. If you want flawless makeup, then you must apply primer. Enlarged pores, access to oiliness and dryness, and signs of aging can make makeup look bad, so it's important to apply a primer to keep your base even.
With this, you must choose a makeup primer based on your skin type. The right kind of primer will make your makeup look flawless too, so know the tips on choosing the right primer.
If you have acne-prone skin
Acne-prone skin is more prone to breakouts if it is not protected or heavy makeup is applied. If your skin tends to breakouts very quickly, then you should use a primer. When choosing a primal, you should look for tea tree oil and charcoal ingredients. Choose an oil-free primer as access oil can clog your pores. Also, choose a water-based primer instead of a silicone primer. Choose a light primer that gives a matte finish, reduces redness, and hydrates while providing sun protection.
If you have a normal coin
If you have normal skin or oily T-zone, then this is not a big concern and you can easily use most of the primers. You can use a mattifying primer on your T-zone area and a hydrating primer works best for dry normal areas. Many experts like to use a luminous primer like Becca's Backlight Priming Filter for this type of skin. A neutral primer that smooths out the texture of your normal skin and makes your makeup last longer can work well for your skin.
If you have oily skin
While looking for a face primer for oily skin, you need to find a primer that controls the excess sebum production and gives your skin a matte finish. Choose a primer that contains dimethicone (a silicone-based ingredient) that helps control oil production. This silicone will help to smooth out your skin and give it a clean finish. Also, those with oily and acne-prone skin should opt for non-comedogenic primers that prevent breakouts and spots.
If you have dry skin
If you have dry skin, then tightness and flakiness are your two main concerns. Such skin needs good hydration. Choose a primer that is super hydrating and absorbs easily into the skin. Also, if you want your foundation to look dewy, then add a little drop of hydrating primer to it and use it. Also, keep in mind that the primer should hydrate the skin but not be heavy.
If you have mature skin
If there are fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and patchiness on the skin, then makeup also looks ugly. It becomes necessary to apply a primer on such skin. A good quality primer with hyaluronic acid is ideal for mature skin. Most primers contain some sort of polymer and silicone to act as a second skin—making makeup long-lasting. If you want your makeup to look flawless after fine lines and wrinkles, then it is very important to get the primer right.
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