If you want a radiant finish, go for a luminizing primer. You'll get all the benefits of a normal primer, but luminizing primers typically have a touch of highlighter-esque sparkle to give you that "lit from within" glow.

Before reaching for any face makeup, make sure your primer is totally dry. "To get the maximum benefits, you want to let your primer fully absorb into skin before you add foundation," says Oquendo. And even if you don't wear makeup, a primer will still work to "smooth over pores and create a blurring effect," he adds. What are some common primer mistakes to avoid? If you have red skin or hyperpigmentation, seek out color correcting primers. These primers help even out any skin tone issues, whether you have redness, dullness, or hyperpigmentation. Eyeshadow primer extends the life of any eye cream and "it also allows the eye makeup to last longer," says Aunique. This is particularly helpful if you tend to have oily eyelids, since eye primer can help mitigate oil and keep eye shadow from creasing (hint: Look for "crease-free"on the label!). Mattify your skin with our Step 1 SHINE CONTROL Primer by applying it locally on the shiny areas using your fingers.

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Water-based primers are lighter and almost act as a second moisturizer. Many water-based primers offer a mattifying effect that may work well for oily skin. Primer goes on after skincare, but just before any face makeup. "It should be last before makeup," says Greenberg. "So, everything skincare related — this includes sunscreen — should go on before primer." How do you apply face primer? range of primers offering a correction for all skin types, all skin tones and that lasts all day. Powered by ginseng, these new formulas works to make skin look more radiant and balance its texture. This moisturizing primer is intended for dry skin, providing comfort, softness, and suppleness.Use before applying other makeup products. You can also add a few drops to your foundation; it will make it thinner and easier to apply. This truly depends on individual preference. If you find that your foundation goes on just fine without primer and stays through the day, you can choose to forgo the additional step. If, however, you're looking for more staying power and a smoother slate for your makeup, you would likely benefit from adding a primer into your routine. "I think it’s necessary if you want your makeup to last and look its best," says Greenberg. Are there any disadvantages to primer?

Worn under foundation, the role of a primer is to minimize skin imperfections. Depending on the chosen formula, it can minimize the look of pores, mattify and hydrate the skin, reduce redness, and protect the skin from the sun. STEP 1 PRIMERS have been formulated to meet the specific needs of each skin type. The new SHINE CONTROL STEP 1 PRIMER is a mattifying base that instantly absorbs oil to control shine and refines skin texture for a matte and velvety finish that last 20hr*.Primer creates a smooth canvas for your makeup," says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg. "It also keeps your makeup in place, keeps it from moving, [and] can keep it matte or luminous," depending on the formula and your skin. AQUA (WATER) • METHYL TRIMETHICONE • DIMETHICONE • PHENYL TRIMETHICONE • ISODODECANE • ALCOHOL • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • GLYCERIN • CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE • ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER • METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER • PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE • ALUMINA • PANTHENOL • DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • PROPYLENE CARBONATE • SODIUM BENZOATE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • SILICA • HEXADECENE • LECITHIN • LEPIDIUM MEYENII ROOT EXTRACT • MALTODEXTRIN • SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE • ETHYL VANILLIN • TIN OXIDE • CITRIC ACID • SODIUM CITRATE • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • METHICONE • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • [+/- CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) • CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES)] The realm of primer stretches far beyond just face makeup — there are primers for just about everything. A primer can be mattifying, smoothing, correcting, hydrating, and even minimize pores’ appearance. Choose one that best suits your skin type and which helps give you the result you want to achieve. Foundation primers can also correct skin discoloration or imperfections to help your makeup last longer.

Face primer is a product you should integrate into your makeup routine from the beginning. Its role is to even out the complexion by minimizing small skin imperfections. Don't let your foundation slip away! Whatever your desired finish may be, all Step 1 Primers help keep your makeup in place. Whether generic or specific, there are primers for all different skin types.Applying foundation too soon after applying primer. Do make sure your primer is completely dry before applying makeup. If your primer hasn't fully set and you go in with base makeup, you'll application issues like pilling and streaking.