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Friday, July 30, 2010

Foundation Primer

 I think a goal for all women is flawless skin. Sadly, we're not all blessed with super model skin (neither are they) so we create it with makeup! We use foundation to cover up any imperfections, or discoloring that we may have. Unfortunately, sometimes foundation can make us look worse than wearing no makeup at all! 


Foundation primers are really great and can be a helpful addition in your makeup application process. If you have fine lines, large pores, or uneven skin tone, a primer can really help create a smooth, clean canvas for your foundation. Just like you prime a wall before you paint it, you need to prime your face before you apply your makeup. Sometimes people with great skin find that just using a great moisturizer is enough for them, but for other's of us with not-so-perfect skin need a little more help.


If you notice that when you apply your foundation, there are patches of your skin where the foundation doesn't blend smoothly, or the foundation/concealer sits right in the lines of your face & pores, and makes them more noticeable, you may want to try using a primer beforehand. Also, if your foundation tends to wear off by the end of the day, a foundation primer will help your makeup stay in tact all day long! 


Primer also creates a barrier between your skin & your makeup, so your skin is not absorbing all the chemicals and pigment in your cosmetics (well not as much as it normally would)


That being said, primers are great, but it can take some trial & error before finding the right one for your skin. 

Some great ones that I use are Makeup Forever HD Microperfecting Primer and Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer  

Let me know if you find any mentionable ones!

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