If your makeup ever looks dull even after using a good foundation, chances are the problem is not your base but it’s what you’re putting or not putting under your foundation. Putting on primer after you are done with your skincare is important, as your skincare is for a healthy and glowing makeup look.
What is a Primer?
A primer is a makeup product which is used as the first step in your makeup routine and prepares your skin so your skin looks smoother and your makeup lasts longer. At Colors Queen, face primers are also available in many textures and finishes, check out the collection.
What is an Illuminating Primer?
An illuminating primer can help your makeup that looks flat to makeup that looks fresh, glowing and healthy. It contains subtle light-reflecting particles that give your face a soft glow. You get that glow without any glitter or shimmer, just a healthy, natural radiance that makes your skin look well-rested.
This also helps reduce the dullness and uneven skin tone simply by brightening the surface of the skin. In this blog, let's discuss what it actually does, why your skin needs it, and how to use it the right way.
Why Skincare is Important Before Makeup
No primer, illuminating or otherwise, will work well if your skin is not well hydrated. Skin prep is not optional if you want makeup to look smooth and natural.
Good skin prep also improves how long your makeup is going to last. Clean your face with a gentle cleanser and apply serum and moisturizer for hydration. Let everything settle down in your skin before you start your makeup. With proper skincare, your makeup stays in place and gives you healthy-looking skin.
How to Use Illuminating Primer?
One of the biggest advantages of an illuminating primer is how flexible it is as a makeup product and can be used in so many different ways if you know how to use it. Use of an illuminating primer depends on the kind of finish you want, accordingly it can be layered, mixed or worn on its own to create different looks.
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As a Base Before Makeup
This is the most common use of a primer. Take pea sized amount on the back of your hand and apply it in dots all over your face and blend using your fingertips as you apply your moisturizer. It helps create a smooth surface and adds a soft glow that comes through your makeup.
This method works best when you want your skin to look naturally radiant rather than heavily highlighted.
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Mix with your favorite Foundation for a Glowy Base
If your foundation looks too matte or flat, mix a little of the illuminating primer in your foundation and mix both things well. Apply the mixture on your face and blend using a sponge or a brush. This will give you a more skin-like and dewy finish. This method is ideal for dry or dull skin and works beautifully for everyday makeup.
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On the Bare Face for a No-Makeup Look
Colors Queen Illuminating Primer has skincare ingredients like Vitamin C and Vitamin E and because of this quality, this can also be worn on its own when you don’t want to wear foundation. Do your skincare and apply it over moisturizer for a fresh, healthy glow while still looking natural. This is perfect for your casual days, day outings or dinner dates.
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As a Highlighter
Illuminating primer can work as a liquid highlighter. Do not wear it under your foundation, take a small amount on your finger and dab it on the high points of your face like cheekbones, nose and cupid’s bow. Gently blend in an upward direction and you are ready with a natural glow without using highlighter.
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Mixed with Moisturizer for an All-Over Glow
Don’t have a shimmer body lotion for your body. No, worries. Mix a small amount of Moon Lite Highlighting Primer in your regular body lotion and apply it all over your body. This gives your skin a radiant glow and is great for nighttime parties.
How to Apply an Illuminating Primer?
Step 1: Clean your face with a gentle cleanser. Do your normal skincare and let it sink into the skin for a few minutes.
Step 2: Take a small amount of primer on the back of your hand. Use a foundation brush or your fingers and apply the primer to your face, blending the product evenly.
Step 3: Wait a few minutes for the primer to sink in before applying foundation. This will give the product time to set and create a smooth base for your foundation.
Conclusion
The basic role of an illuminating primer is like any other makeup primer, which helps make the skin look fresh, even and and naturally glowing. It creates a smooth base for makeup, so foundation applies more evenly and looks better for longer hours. This is used before makeup to reduce dullness and a healthy shine without looking oily.
Colors Queen illuminating primers are a good choice because they feel lightweight on skin, blend easily and give a soft, natural glow, everything at an affordable price. They suit daily makeup as well as party looks and help makeup stay neat throughout the day. If you want your makeup base to look flawless, check out the Primer collection.
FAQs about Illuminating Primer
Q.1 What does Illuminating Primer Do?
Illuminating primer helps you get that even, glowy base without putting any additional shimmer or highlighter on face. You can use this primer in so many different ways like as a highlighter, as a base before makeup or mix it with your regular foundation makeup.
Q.2 What’s the best Illuminating Primer?
Colors Queen Illuminating Primer and Moon Lite Magic Primer give you the best glowy base based on your desired finish.
Q.3 Is Illuminating primer the same as Primer?
Yes, an illuminating primer works the same as a regular primer but with benefits. Illuminating primer gives you that shine because of light-reflecting particles in it.
