Do You Wear Primer Under Your Foundation?

June 14, 2007

by POPSUGAR Beauty 45

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missmaclean 5 years 24 weeks

im starting to think i should?

nycgirl 5 years 49 weeks

I love the Smashbox product-- it covers up all imperfections and you literally look like a mannequin. However I only use it for special occasions since I find it clogs my pores. It's much better than Dr. Feelgood by Benefit, IMHO.

txhottie 5 years 49 weeks

I like the MAC prep and prime, but have heard of Smashbox. Maybe when I run out of MAC, I will try it.Primer definately helps, even powder, stay put longer and have a more polished, finished look. I love it, but sometimes of everyday makeup I get lazy. I always use it for going out, big or special occassions.

txhottie 5 years 49 weeks

I like the MAC prep and prime, but have heard of Smashbox. Maybe when I run out of MAC, I will try it. Primer definately helps, even powder, stay put longer and have a more polished, finished look. I love it, but sometimes of everyday makeup I get lazy. I always use it for going out, big or special occassions.

mrsgrillo 5 years 49 weeks

I always will use a primer when I have my make up done for a special occassion --which is rare anyway(wedding, etc). Smashbox photofinish is great. I was in a wedding last weekend and the makeup artist used Aveda, but she was glad i brougth my own smashbox and it really helped keep the make up lasting all day, through the east coast humidity and heat. For someone who asked....i think the tinted is for people who have more reddish tones to their skin. I have the clear (and even with some red tones to my skin) it is fine for me.

wowjules 5 years 49 weeks

I wear BE, for a more natural look, so I'm not a fan of liquid foundation and never use a primer. I'm almost afraid to use anything like that, my skin is so sensitive.

sofi 5 years 49 weeks

I think I understand primers but like so many here- I never heard of them before I got to this site. So the foundation/concealer lasts longer with primers??? Does it also even out the surface/texture??? Doesn't smashbox have photofinish in clear and in different colors? Should I get one that is clear or tinted? Who can enlighten me or should I ask on BPJ? HELP!

Cherryluv 5 years 49 weeks

What's a primer, haha?? I've seen MAC primer's, yet I never knew what they were for...and I'm a make-up junkie too. ^__^;;

JessNess 5 years 49 weeks

I wear Bare Escentuals and started using their primer called Prime Time. It is GLORIOUS!!! My makeup has never felt better!!! Skin Rever Upper is not a primer....its more of a moisturizer of sorts. Definitely try Prime Time....a little goes a long way with this stuff

snicker_baby101 5 years 49 weeks

no and nobody should

snicker_baby101 5 years 49 weeks

no and nobody should

gruaig_rua 5 years 49 weeks

Nope. Never heard of it until I read about it on this site!:)

jujuchi 5 years 49 weeks

I have tried Philosophy's, Smashbox and Dr Feelgood. My favorite is Smashbox all the way.

darlindiva 5 years 49 weeks

Does primer make a difference under powder foundation, like BE? I was thinking of trying Smashbox or Nars...

MiyabiNa 5 years 49 weeks

I don't use primer and I never use liquid foundation (I hate the way it feels!). I like to just dust on some pressed powder with a big brush. Nice and light! Then I blend into my hairline and neck with my fingers a little bit. I'm curious about primer though. I might try some. Any good suggestions? It doesn't clog pores does it? I don't want to get acne from it!

MiyabiNa 5 years 49 weeks

Bellatrix 5 years 49 weeks

A primer is a product that goes a step further than the simple moisturiser : it creates a certain wall between your skin and foundation. Call it a "make-it-better" wall : your skin is fully protected, it's easier to applicate your foundation and they make the foundation remain longer and better on your skin. I personnally never use primers since my skin is quite ok and only gets a bit of Prada powder daily : no real foundation needed here!

Bellatrix 5 years 49 weeks

xo_verity 5 years 49 weeks

Can someone please tell me what primer is?!

liza0183 5 years 49 weeks

See I have never heard of a primer till i started on this site but I keep hearing about how good it is. I am starting to get a T-Zone at the end of the day will it help with this? What will help ?

Mikelle 5 years 49 weeks

no never, layering may be in but not on your face

bcv_wy22 5 years 49 weeks

Does Bare Minerals' Skin Revver-Upper count as a primer? If so, then yes!

Masqueraded_Angel 5 years 49 weeks

I use tinted moisturizer, but I do use a toner before hand to even out my skin tone. Besides, with summer here...I tend to wear as little makeup as possible. But I still have to have my tinted moisturizer, mascara and lip gloss.

JennaV 5 years 49 weeks

It's summertime so all I am wearing is concealer.

Michelann 5 years 49 weeks

I actually just started using Benefit's Dr. Feel Good, and I really like it. The trick is to use just a tiny bit, and blend it with your fingers instead of the sponge that comes with it.

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