There are so many makeup products to help you ‘perfect your face.’ Many makeup primers fall under the latter category. But we’re here to tell them why this essential makeup product is vital for your daily routine. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about makeup primers. We will discuss their many benefits and our favorite primers for every skin type.
What does a primer do for makeup?
Face primers act as an extra layer between your skin & makeup. They can be used to smoothen skin, conceal imperfections, blur fine lines, and make makeup last longer without creasing, caking, or needing constant touch-ups. These primers are essential for flawless, smooth skin with a ready-to-apply foundation. Depending on your skin’s needs, you can choose between a hydrating primer and a mattifying one.
What are the advantages of using a primer for makeup?
They are the ideal foundation for your foundation.
Your skin can look a little patchy even if you have a strict skincare regimen. Makeup primer is the solution! A primer is an ideal base for flawless foundation application without any patches. A primer’s primary function is to smoothen and fill in your skin so that your makeup can follow.
They preserve their makeup all day.
Are you ready to end the need to reapply and touch up throughout the day? A face primer can be a great addition to your makeup kit, giving you a flawless, long-lasting complexion that will last all day.
They can blur imperfections.
Although makeup primers don’t make your skin look better, they can conceal imperfections and hide any flaws. They’re often called the “photoshop” of makeup! Two key ingredients are responsible for blurring imperfections: silicone particles that “fill in” the skin’s surface to even it out and light-diffusing particle that scatters light to create an optical illusion, tricking the eye, making pores and fine lines appear less noticeable. It sounds great, right?
They fight shine
For those with oily skin, this will come as a relief! Mattifying primers are great for reducing shine. They balance out oil and create a smooth foundation that will hold your makeup in place.
They can correct discoloration.
A face primer is a must-have in your makeup kit if you have trouble with hyperpigmentation or discoloration. The tinted pigments and antioxidants in color-correcting primers can improve skin tone and reduce discoloration. Vitamin E and vitamin E also brighten the skin and minimize imperfections.
They contain skin-loving ingredients.
Our ELES face primers are like extensions of your skincare. They’re enriched with skin-loving substances like Vitamins A, C & E, and salicylic acid to not only stimulate skin cell turnover and nourish the skin but also address common concerns such as redness, dryness, and dullness.
What time do you apply a primer to your face?
Apply a primer to your skin after you have applied your moisturizer and before applying your makeup.
Is it possible to use a primer with no makeup?
Absolutely! A primer can be used for no-makeup days. It conceals imperfections, corrects color, mattes the skin, and reduces shine and oiliness. After your moisturizer and daily serums, you can apply primer to your face.
Are primers suitable for all skin types?
You can choose the primer that suits your skin’s needs, from hydrating to perfecting, or you may prefer a more dramatic look.
These are our top picks.
For sensitive to dry skin
A multi-functional face primer is the best option if your skin is dry. It will hold your makeup in place while moisturizing, firming, and plumping your skin with a delicate blend of nourishing oils. The ELES Retexturizing Facial Primer is a great choice. This lightweight, soothing serum feels like silk on your skin. It also helps protect, condition, smoothen, and blur out skin imperfections. This serum will make your makeup last longer and look flawless!
Combination with oily skin
We recommend the ELES Pore Correcting Face Primer if your skin is oily. It not only keeps your makeup in place, but it also absorbs excess oil and reduces pores. This will keep your foundation looking flawless and smooth! Genius!
