Primer
Primer is the product that helps you get ready for the day. It also helps to fill in deep lines and wrinkles, especially laugh lines and crow’s feet. It can also give the skin a smoother looking surface by filling in pores while allowing your foundation and powder to last all day. There are many different primers n the market so selecting the right one for your specific skin type can be confusing.
The first thing to think about when selecting a primer is what kind of skin do you have. This will help you to find the right primer to meet the needs of your skin without irritating it. If you have dry skin your skin feels stretched and flakey. There may be areas of your face that are more dry than others due to rosacea or other skin conditions. People who have dry skin tend to have smaller pores and an overall opaque look. The primer you would want to select if you have dry skin will contain lots of moisture in order to hydrate the skin. Your skin texture will look immediately smoother while giving your skin the hydration it requires. Great primers for people with dry skin includes Korres Face Primer. It retails for approximately $38. It helps to give your skin a super base for foundation that will wear all day. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer hydrates your skin while giving the perfect base for all-day foundation. Also, it is lightweight so you will not feel like you are layering on the makeup. It retails for approximately $32.
People who are suffering with oily skin will want to steer clear of heavy primers and opt for non-greasy ones. Silicone-based primers work best on oily skin because it helps to fill in the pores. The primer should also be in a matte finish because this will help to reduce the look of oil and shine. Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch is a great base for oily skin because it leaves your skin looking clear and reduces shine with an even matte finish. It retails for under $35. Maybelline Instant AgeRewind Primer is an affordable drugstore primer that visibly minimizes pores and wrinkles. It retails for under $15 at most drugstores.
People who have combination skin often have dry and oily areas. The oily areas usually take place around the t-zone; which consists of the forehead, nose and chin. The dry areas are generally the cheeks and jaw line, where the skin can feel tight and stretched. The best primers for combination skin will be moisturizing ones with a matte finish to help downplay shine and retain moisture in dry areas. Smashbox Photo Finish is a wonderful combination skin primer because it helps to get your skin makeup ready for foundation. It also controls the oil and dry areas all day. Sensitive skin is easily irritated and can become inflamed. In order to keep your skin calm you must carefully select non-irritating products that do not contain harsh chemicals or dyes. Sensitive skin primers should be water-based because that is the most gentle base. Makeup Forever HD Microperfecting Primer is a great primer for those with sensitive skin because of its non-irritating and simple ingredients.
By knowing your skin type it will be easy to find the best primers for it. If you have trouble telling what type of skin you have go to the makeup counter at your local department store where they can help select the right product for your skin.