One of the most commonly skipped yet most crucial product in a makeup routine is the face makeup primer. The reason people often skip the primer is because of a lack of knowledge about the product and how to use it correctly.
A face primer is used right after skincare and as a first step before makeup. It prepares the skin by smoothing its texture, minimizing the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles and creates an even base for makeup application. Primer also acts as a barrier between your skin and makeup, which helps in controlling excess oil, hydrating dry areas and improves skin texture in different weather conditions. Different types of primers are designed for different skin types and concerns, making it essential to choose the right one for optimal results.
Types of Makeup Primers and How to Apply
1. Silicone-based Primer
Silicone-based primers are formulated with certain ingredients that create a smooth, soft-focus effect on the skin. They help blur the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture, the skin will look more refined and even for making application. The texture of silicone-based primers is usually gel-based, they create a tacky surface for the makeup to stay intact for long hours. Colors Queen Grip Primer falls into this category, which is available in 2 different variants to cater to different skin types and makeup finishes.
2. Water-based Primer
Water-based primers are lightweight and provide a breathable texture for a comfortable feel. They are made with hydrating ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide with water as a base and provide hydration without making the skin feel greasy or heavy. You can use water-based primers in your everyday makeup, if you don’t want anything heavy on your face and want your makeup to be flawless all day. This type of primer is perfect for oily and combination skin types because of its weightless feel and hydrating properties.
3. Color-correcting Primer
Color-correcting primers are used as concealers to neutralize specific skin concerns like dullness or pigmentation and hydrate the skin. For example, green-toned primers help reduce the appearance of redness, peach or orange tones help counteract dark circles or pigmentation, and lavender tones help brighten dull or yellow-looking skin. Apply regular primer and then cover the concerned areas with this color-correcting primer to even out the complexion.
4. Illuminating Primer
Illuminating primers are used to add a subtle glow and radiance to the skin for that "lit-from-within" look. They contain light-reflecting particles that help the face look fresh, healthy and luminous. This type of primer is used in many different ways, like applying a small amount to the cheeks and chin as highlighter, mixing with your foundation, as a primer or mixing with your moisturizer for a natural radiant and dewy finish.
Try Colors Queen Illuminating Primer which provides a luminous finish and has a lightweight texture. This primer stays up to 12 hours without the need to reapply and helps your makeup stay for long hours. With hydrating ingredients like Vitamin E and C which hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier for fresh and glowy skin.
5. Foundation with Primer
Foundation with primer combines the benefit of 2 products in one packaging. With this, you don’t have to apply foundation separately, this product gives the benefit of a Primer and coverage like a foundation. Colors Queen 3 in 1 Oil-Free Foundation with Primer helps even the skin surface and provides even coverage to cover any imperfections and a perfect base for makeup.
How to Apply Primer on Face?
- Complete your skincare and wait for a few minutes to let all the skincare absorb into the skin.
- Take a pea-sized amount of primer and put in dots on your face.
- Use your fingertips or a brush and blend it evenly. You can use a little more wherever required.
- Wait for a at least 30 seconds and then apply foundation.
Tips to Use Primer Correctly
- Always leave a gap of at least a few minutes between your skincare and primer.
- Select a primer to match your skin type and makeup finish (water-based with water-based, silicone with silicone).
- Use only a small amount of product, more product can make your skin look greasy.
- Let primer set before applying makeup.
- If required, reapply primer on concerned areas instead of the entire face.
Conclusion
When you are creating certain looks where you want your makeup to stay intact without creasing or fading, using a primer is a must. Primer not only helps in filling open pores or creating a smooth surface for makeup application but also helps in giving your base a radiant finish by using Illuminating Primer, or covering the blemishes or pigmentation using color-correcting primer.
FAQs About Face Primer
Q.1 What are face primers used for?
Face Makeup Primers are used to smooth the surface of skin by filling in any open pores or fine lines. The makeup blends easily and stays intact for long hours.
Q.2 Can I wear Primer without makeup?
You can wear illuminating primer and color-correcting primer without makeup. Illuminating primer can be applied directly or mixed with moisturizer for radiant skin and color-correcting primer can be used on targeted areas to cover any imperfections on the face.
Q.3 Is Primer first or moisturizer?
Complete your skincare first which includes your moisturizer and let it settle in your skin and then apply primer to start your makeup.
Q.4 When is Primer applied on face?
Primer is applied when you are done with your skincare and starting your makeup. Primer is used as first step in makeup.
Q.5 When to apply primer on face?
Primer is applied right after your skincare as the first step in your makeup routine.
